Outdoors
In the ring with the amateur wrestlers of Essex
Go hard or go home — For his latest project, photographer Steven Holmes enters the world of Dropkixx – an inclusive amateur wrestling academy uniting the local community.
Written by: Tobin Carey-Williams
The Italian football club fighting racism on & off the pitch
Stories From The Sidelines — Afro-Napoli United is a social project set up to integrate refugees and fight racism through football. But in winning success on the pitch, has it compromised the ideals on which it was founded?
Written by: Elliott Goat
Uncovering the dark side of Russian rhythmic gymnastics
Over the limit — A new documentary follows gymnast Margarita Mamun as she trains for the Olympics – exposing a blunt, brutal and abusive preparation regime.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
Unravelling the mysteries of the world’s deserts
Notes from an explorer — In his new book, The Immeasurable World, explorer William Atkins travels across the earth’s most famous deserts, uncovering forgotten myths, and getting to grips with the history and philosophy that lie beneath their surface.
Written by: Adam White
We went to this year’s other World Cup final
Stories From The Sidelines — On a damp evening in June, we joined the crowds at CONIFA’s World Football Cup, a tournament that offers the displaced, isolated and stateless an opportunity to compete in international football. This is part of Stories From The Sidelines, a new Huck series that explores football from a different perspective.
Written by: Benjamin Cook
The women kayaking 4,000km from London to the Black Sea
Across the continent — Kate Culverwell and Anna Blackwell are more than a month into a mammoth, continental expedition that will see them paddle a tandem kayak named Benji across Europe. As they set up temporary camp in Belgium, we speak to the adventurers about the trials and tribulations of their journey so far.
Written by: Rachael Healy
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 Bikelife pioneer changing London from the streets up
Huck x Nike — Jake100 is a daredevil on a bike with a rapidly growing following. For 18-year-old Jake O’Neill, this is no solo mission. It’s the start of a new era where young people are rising up and refusing to be pushed to the margins. His story is celebrated in Nothing Beats A Londoner, a new series produced in collaboration with Nike celebrating teens whose lives have been transformed by sport.
Written by: Alex King
Pakistan’s young mountaineers are blazing a trail for women
Beyond boundaries — In a remote corner of Pakistan, a wave of female climbers are conquering monumental peaks for the first time – overcoming social barriers and setting records in the process.
Written by: Meghan Davidson Ladly
The hobo inspiring a new generation of restless spirits
Permanent nomad — After leaving his small town as a teen, 'Huck' hit the road to hitchhike, hop trains and live by his own rules. Now he’s helping other vagabonds navigate a society they see no future in.
Written by: Naomi Larsson
