Editor-in-Chief
Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Owen Clarke is a freelance American journalist. He is the founder of Dead Foot Collective. Among other roles, Owen is the editor-at-large for The Outdoor Journal, a frequent contributor to Climbing and Outside magazines, and a contributing editor at Summit Journal and the American Alpine Journal. He enjoys mountain sports and motorcycling.

Social Media Manager & Contributing Editor
Boise, Idaho, USA

Cammi is a graduate student and U.S. Geological Survey Pathways intern pursuing her Master’s in Biology by researching wildlife population genetics in greater sage-grouse. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, dancing, and searching for wildlife.

Contributing Editor
Austin, Texas, USA

Ryan is a writer who also pursues dance, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and climbing, and is an active member of Texas Search and Rescue. He has had many vocations, including user experience (UX) designer, experimental psychologist, construction worker, arborist, and ski bum. He writes mostly about man’s interaction with nature. More of his writing can be found on his website.

Contributing Editor
Albany, New York, USA

Teddy is a freelance writer focused on the outdoor industry and adventure sports. When not enjoying the cerebral and caffeine-fueled pursuits of writing, he works as a rock climbing guide in upstate New York. Teddy's initial forays into writing were investigative and research-based, due to his past as an environmental sociologist. Today, he enjoys writing creatively, inspired by his adventures outside. You can learn more about Teddy on his website.

Contributing Editor
New York, New York, USA

Holly, a finance professional in New York, enjoys hiking, cycling, mountaineering, and running.

Contributing Editor
Denver, Colorado, USA

Kevin is a writer and photographer based in Denver, Colorado. When not writing, he enjoys fishing, writing songs no one will ever hear, and traveling mostly near, but sometimes far. Endlessly curious, he has found his way around several jobs, including journalist, special education teacher, radio DJ, snowboard instructor, and Zamboni driver. Explore more of Kevin’s work on his website.

Contributing Editor
Austin, Texas, USA

Alben is a photojournalist, filmmaker, and veteran residing in South Texas. He's an avid rock climber and likes to share his love of outdoor adventure in the content he produces. You can find more of his work on his website.

Contributing Editor
Prague, Czech Republic

Amber is an English teacher based in Prague, Czech Republic. Originally from the United States, Amber has spent over six years in the City of One Hundred Spires. In her free time, she travels to learn more about the fascinating history of Europe, conducting research for her upcoming novel.

Contributing Editor
Tampa, Florida USA

Ryan is a medical student and freelance writer from Longmont, Colorado. Currently based in Florida, his work has appeared in multiple local newspapers and magazines, covering things like sports, food, and local elections. When not writing or medicine-ing, he can be found playing pickleball or lurking in the dark shadows of a Tampa pool hall.

Contributing Editor
Park City, Utah, USA

Caroline is a musician, writer, and brain injury survivor with a love for being in nature and amongst community. She has two cats that she adores. Get to know Caroline and her writing more on her Substack.

Contributing Editor
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

David is an aspiring writer and rock climber who moved from the flatlands of Florida to Tennessee in pursuit of steep sandstone. When not in the Chattanooga backwoods, he can be found at the local climbing gym or in the corner of a coffee shop.

Contributing Editor
Austin, Texas USA

Gabi Daugherty is an avid environmentalist, climber, and cyclist with a deeply rooted love for the outdoors. She is new to the world of writing, and has worked as a freelance writer with GearJunkie for a little over a year. Outside of writing, she works out of Patagonia’s brick-and-mortar store in Austin, Texas. You can find more of her work here!