Outdoors
The community championing women in the outdoors
In partnership with Columbia — Fashion student Hannah da Silva loved technical wear and the outdoor aesthetic, but she felt it was a mostly male space. So, she set up Gorp Girls to bring women into the picture.
Written by: Sam Haddad
The hiking group bringing people together
In partnership with Columbia — After realising that hiking in nature gave their mental health a boost, six friends set up a community group to help others feel the benefit of getting outdoors.
Written by: Sam Haddad
Inside the murky world of tennis courtsiding
Match point — For over a decade, gamblers have won big by employing people to place live bets from the court. But does this dubious method still work?
Written by: Dante Clarke
The Gaza parkour group taking back a part of their city
A group of young Palestinians have found temporary freedom in the act of parkour, reimagining wreckage and ruins as a series of high-octane playgrounds. The fearless collective see freerunning as a way of taking their immediate environment to its absolute limits – and, in the process, reclaiming some of it.
Written by: Gunseli Yalcinkaya
The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Read and destroy: the story of the UK's seminal skateboarding magazine
RaD was inclusive, underground and unapologetically British. Almost three decades after it ceased publication, the people behind its success remember its influence.
Written by: Oliver-James Campbell
Photos celebrating California’s legendary surf culture
Photographer Matthew Brookes recalls following a group of young people in Venice Beach, many living and travelling out of their vans in search of the perfect wave.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Photos celebrating South Africa’s skater girls
A new series of photos by Karabo Mooki pays tribute to the Johannesburg youth pushing for greater representation in the sport.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Black Trail Runners on why they do what they do
In partnership with adidas Terrex — Members of Black Trail Runners share some of their reasons to run as part of #UnitedBySummits, a campaign that looks to uncover transformative power of the outdoors.
Written by: Huck
Capturing queerness in San Francisco’s lowrider scene
A collaborative art project celebrating LGBTQ+ identity is calling for greater diversity and inclusion in the Bay Area’s lowrider community.
Written by: Miss Rosen