Are you looking for an introduction to Hillwalking, thru-hiking, mountain or rock climbing? a life of adventure? here are the best magazines to inspire and inform you.
When I first thought about quitting the rat-race to focus on trying to spend more time in the outdoors, it had been years since I had last been wild-camping or tied into a harness. I had not bought an outdoor magazine for such a long time that some of them seemed to have changed name.
This page gives you a short intro as to what type of magazine each one is... just in case the titles confuse you! They are not listed in any particular order in terms of ranking but I have divided into 3 sections listed here with quick links;
Most of the magazines below will offer special rates for new subscribers or may even allow a one off magazine purchase. Some are both print and digital, the latter usually being cheaper! Click on the links to find out more.
Climbing & Mountaineering
ALPINIST
Country of Origin: USA
Frequency: Quarterly
Format: Print
Alpinist is the premier magazine for mountaineers and climbers. With amazing photos and stories from all the world's mountain regions it celebrates the best feats, reviews the best gear and inspires people with the spirit of adventure.
Climbing
Country of Origin: USA
Frequency: 9 issues
Format: Print
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Climbing brings you industry news, gear reviews and how-to articles as well as superb photo pieces and stories from the world of trad climbing, alpine climbing and bouldering.
Climber
Country of Origin: UK
Frequency: 6 issues
Format: Print / Digital
Climber is a monthly magazine dedicated to providing the most topical and detailed coverage of the whole climbing scene. Written by climbers, for climbers, each issue is packed full of stunning photography, and features on UK and overseas climbing.
Rock and Ice
Country of Origin: USA
Frequency: 8 issues
Format: Print
Rock and Ice magazine covers rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, sport climbing, bouldering as well as the gym scene. It provides photo stories, articles, tips and gear reviews from climbing experts.
Hiking & Hillwalking
Trail
Country of Origin: UK
Frequency: 13 issues
Format: Print / Digital
Trail magazine is your inspirational guide - full of routes, advice and reviews. Trail magazine brings the Spirit of Adventure to your home - bringing you everything you need to get out there!
The Great Outdoors
Country of Origin: UK
Frequency: 13 issues
Format: Print / Digital
The Great Outdoors Magazine was created by hillwalkers for hillwakers and has been providing outdoor enthusiasts with ideas, inspiration and the best gear reviews in the industry for 37 years.
BACKPACKER
Country of Origin: USA
Frequency: 9 issues per year
Format: Print
Backpacker is an outdoor adventure magazine that focusses a bit more on hiking and wilderness camping than climbing mountains but it has its fair share of peaks and plenty of information for wilderness lovers.
Trail Running
Trail Running
Country of Origin: UK
Frequency: 6 issues
Format: Print / Digital
Trail Running magazine is the UK’s only magazine dedicated to off-road running, so if you’re fed up with pounding the pavement next to the traffic, breathing in fumes, or sweating away on a treadmill, this digital magazine will get you running in the fresh, gorgeous UK countryside.
Trail Runner
Country of Origin: USA
Frequency: 8 issues per year
Format: Print
Trail Runner magazine covers the world of off-road, mountain running and adventure racing from the flat to the Ultra Tour of Mont Blanc. Its packed with features, photos, details info. on techniques and gear reviews. Everything you need to know is in here!