Adventure
Getting outside can change the way we experience our cities
In partnership with Reebok — In the second Nano Adventures profile, we explore how getting outdoors allowed runner, cyclist and fashion buyer Lewis Bloyce to escape the pressures of the past year – a move that helped him re-enter the world and find a new way of existing in London.
Written by: Sam Haddad
How the outdoors helped us reconnect with our hometowns
In partnership with Reebok — Losing yourself in nature can unlock a brand new world. In the first profile from Nano Adventures, a new editorial series in collaboration with Reebok, yoga teacher Rachel Walsh recounts how outdoor exercise helped bridge her transition from London to Lancaster.
Written by: Sam Haddad
‘The relevance of race dissolves in nature’s power’
The Outsiders Project — Outdoor culture – with its action sports, trail runs, and great country hikes – has long been dominated by the white upper-middle classes. A new Huck project wants to change that.
Written by: Phil Young
The twin brothers who paddled from Alaska to Mexico
2,300 miles – by hand — In 2016, after a lifetime spent trying to outdo each other, Ryan and Casey Higginbotham embarked on a journey that would push them to their absolute limits – one that could only be completed if they worked as a team.
Written by: Alice Austin
How can we make the great outdoors more accessible?
In partnership with Columbia — The outdoors has a diversity problem. But while many are quick to blame ‘cultural differences’, problems surrounding participation are far more complex. Dhruva Balram explores how organisations can help bring about change.
Written by: Dhruva Balram
Adventurers choose their favourite Europe nature spots
In partnership with Keen — Daniel Neilson, James Forrest and Alan Hinkes reveal the areas that are closest to their hearts – and why it’s so important that we keep them protected.
Written by: Huck
Six stories of adventurers and their trusted watches
Huck x Rolex — To celebrate their partnership with National Geographic, we take a dive into Rolex’s rich history of joining adventurers on their journeys into the unknown.
Written by: HUCK HQ
One woman's epic trek across the USA... on horseback
Riding Wild — Eco activist Aniela Gottwald is working her way through the American wilderness to campaign for better environmental protection. But having battled hardship along the way, the 26-year-old has discovered a sense of resilience she didn’t think possible.
Written by: Adam White
Capturing the camaraderie of London’s illegal car meet scene
Hot wheels — Once a month, a group of young petrolheads gather in a car park after-hours to show off and stunt – before the police shut them down. However, rather than an act of rebellion, it’s a chance for the drivers to belong to a community in which they can truly express themselves.
Written by: Niall Flynn
How outdoor adventures help teens overcome anxiety
Huck x The North Face — Young Brits are facing an epidemic of anxiety, but the Outward Bound Trust is turning things around for teenage girls by getting them out in the wilderness.
Written by: Jessica Holland
The adventure-seeker who found her purpose in the wild
Huck x The North Face — Megan Hine is a survival expert who consults on adventure TV shows like The Island, helping to keep celebrities alive in the wilderness. She may be the only woman in a field of macho men, says longtime friend Bear Grylls, but she’s stronger than 99% of the guys.
Written by: Jessica Holland
The adventurer trekking from Mongolia to London by camel
Nomadic warrior — Baigalmaa Norjmaa is making an unprecedented trip around the world. All that stands in her way is 12,000km, 14 massive countries and the kind of extreme conditions that few other humans could tolerate. But this 30-year-old nomad is pressing on undeterred, determined to realise her long-held dream.
Written by: Charlie Allenby