Stories Inside The Magazine

A small glimpse into the many stories featured in our print-magazine

East Coast Hospitality

By Steven Thomas | Volume 002

At the end of a long trip awaited a province I knew only by name. I could point to Nova Scotia roughly on a map and had only ever used basic and simple stereotypes to guess what happened there. But my intrepidness decided last minute that I would drive the width of Canada...

Where Time Stands Still

By Lawson Chapman | Volume 002

I don’t own a pair of cowboy boots, but I do know what it is like to fall off a horse and get back on one. Today, I get to go watch people who are professionals at it — people who aren’t built like the rest of us.

Dreams Are Made Of

By Sadie Ajax | Volume 002

I dream of skiing. I dream of waking up early, breathing thin air, relishing in the discomfort of hiking up, and savoring the intoxicating descent back down. I dream of welcoming the elements that the mountains decide to offer and soaking in the beauty of the alpine.

Shadow In The Fog

By Cliff Watson | Volume 002

It was mid-August when we decided to plan a trip to the Hoh River for some winter steelhead fishing. At that time, wet and cold were two adjectives we hadn’t thought about in months. But by the time February arrived, they were the only words on our mind.

Volume 002 Contributors

Sadie Ajax

Sadie Ajax is a writer and photographer based in Missoula, Montana. Her passion for exploring and adventuring in the western United States is the inspiration for most of her work. If she's not on the road, she's roasting coffee at her day job or playing in the mountains with her bird dog, Wes.

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Lou Tamposi

Lou Tamposi lives in New England with his lovely wife, three beautifully savage children, and one rambunctious dog. His essays — blending dirt, myth, muscle, and memory - explore what it means to live radically, and are published weekly in his newsletter, "Cow We Doin'"

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Mack Dyer

Mack is a London-based city dweller who is obsessed withadventures of all shapes and sizes. Through his work, he tries to capture the moments that make him feel most alive. His latest project, FAW Magazine, showcases identities and ideas shaped by the outdoors. FAW, which stands for "Feel Alive Wandering," is partly a creative outlet and partly an excuse to talk about the mountains more.

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lan Lineberry

lan Lineberry was born in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, but like many a pioneer's son, he eventually headedwest to explore the vast reaches of North America. A wilderness guide, lan loves the outdoors and is passionate about sharing that love with others. Through his writing, he aims to ignite a burning desire for adventure and a love for the land within his readers.

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Cliff Watson

Cliff Watson grew up in Wisconsin and now roams the western United States, like many other displaced Midwesterners. His love of fishing has dragged him onto commercial fishing boats, carried him from Alaska to Patagonia, and helped him touncover his life's purpose. Cliff writes primarily about these journeys and the absurdity of chasing fish.

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Steven Thomas

Steven Thomas is a photographer, writer, and carpenter based in Cornwall, United Kingdom. He has a DIY approach to life - which means he isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty if there is a good story or an adventure to be had. He loves constructing adventure vehicles, surfing, and documenting intertwining slow moments on his film camera.

You can see more of Steven's work here

Lorenzo Waller

Lorenzo Waller is based in San Diego and wanders the western United States with his dog, Hank. Equally at home with a bow, a fly rod, or a pair of tongs, he brings that same easy hand to the camera. He leads his life pursuing roads less traveled to wild places, carefully documenting his experience on film. Whether in remote mountain ranges, on lonely desert roads, or on the water, the results of his travels are stories worth telling and meals worth sharing.

See more of Lorenzo's work at @lorenzowaller

Nick Taylor

Nick Taylor is an outdoor enthusiast based in the Front Range of Colorado. He is passionate about fishing, biking, camping, and capturing his adventures on camera. Whether casting a fly rod on a quiet river or cruising through dirt and trees on two wheels, he embraces the challenge and beauty of nature.

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Lawson Chapman

Lawson Chapman lives in western Montana, where he frequents trails with his dog, Acre. Lawson writes fiction, shoots photography, and is the cofounder of Black Coffee Roasting Company. He has an obsession that involves old Toyotas and taking them to remote corners of the West.

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