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The beautiful anarchy of football’s fanzine movement

‘We won’t last forever’ — Having started as a DIY rebellion, the fanzine movement is now an invaluable subculture under threat from an increasingly digital world.

  • Outdoors
  • Will Magee

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.

  • Outdoors
  • Alice Austin

Inside the wild world of college cheerleading

Class, community and capitalism — New Netflix series Cheer is filled with high stakes stunts and drama – but it can also teach us a lot about America’s class problem.

  • Outdoors
  • Ruby Lott-Lavigna

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.

  • Outdoors
  • Dhruva Balram

A tribute to New York’s DIY basketball scene

Take your shot — Photographer Larry Racioppo spent the ’90s capturing the city’s makeshift streetball courts: ’the closer I looked, the more interesting they became. Many are really a form of folk art.’

  • Photography
  • Miss Rosen

What is crack climbing – and why is it different?

In partnership with Kendal Mountain Fest — At this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival, we spoke to renowned crack climber Pete Whittaker about his new book – a definitive guide to the specialist discipline.

  • Outdoors
  • Steph Pomphrey

The group aiming to make the outdoors more inclusive

In partnership with Columbia — Founded in 2016 and based out of Glasgow, Boots & Beards have one simple mission: to show that the natural environment is something that can be enjoyed by anyone – regardless of background.

  • Outdoors
  • Huck

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.

  • Outdoors
  • Huck

BMX Freestyler Alex Coleborn has his eyes on the prize

Wheels up — From building his own ramps to representing Great Britain in Tokyo, freestyle BMX rider Alex Coleborn hopes next year’s Olympics can be a game-changer for the sport.

  • Bike
  • Huck

Wrestling's LGBTQ stars are fighting for their future

A Matter of Pride — A Matter of Pride is helping LGBTQ+ wrestlers make their mark in an industry that has for so long treated them as a punchline. Jake Hall meets the queer stars of the squared circle.

  • Outdoors
  • Jake Hall

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