The Newsstand
Outdoor and mountain magazines we read, paper first.
Our picks
The magazines we never miss.
Outside
outsideonline.comUnited States · quarterly · since 1977 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
I have been a ferocious reader of Outside, in the US and in France.
Les Others
lesothers.comFrance · twice a year · since 2015 · Les Others SARL
The French one I read ferociously: independent, slow, and on paper.
Hard Pack
hardpackmagazine.comUnited States · twice a year · since 2023
A young independent ski magazine from New York. More paper like this, please.
Amateurs
amateursmag.comUnited States · since 2023 · FSP Outdoors
Alternative, independent and made in Brooklyn: the outdoor culture Alpunk stands for.
Independent paper
Small teams, long stories, printed to keep.
Alpinist
alpinist.comUnited States · quarterly · since 2002 · Height of Land Publications
Quarterly alpinism journal founded in 2002 in Jackson Hole and published since 2009 by an independent Vermont publisher.
Carnets d'Aventures
expemag.comFrance · quarterly · since 2004 · Alcyon Média
Quarterly made by a small independent team since 2004 about self-powered travel: hiking, cycling, kayaking and skiing trips, told by the travellers themselves.
Explore
explore-mag.comCanada · quarterly · since 1981 · Explore Outdoor Media Inc.
Independent Canadian outdoor adventure magazine founded in 1981, published quarterly with offices in Vancouver and Winnipeg, covering hiking, camping, paddling and travel.
Mountain Gazette
mountaingazette.comUnited States · twice a year · since 1966 · Mike Rogge
Mountain culture magazine that began in 1966 as Skier's Gazette and was revived in 2020 by Mike Rogge as a large-format print title.
Sidetracked
sidetracked.comUnited Kingdom · 3 issues a year · since 2011 · Sidetracked Ltd
UK adventure and exploration journal, online since 2011 and in print since 2014, publishing first-person expedition stories and photography three times a year.
Summit Journal
summitjournal.comUnited States · twice a year · since 1955
Climbing magazine first published from 1955 to 1996 and revived by editor Michael Levy as a subscription-only, large-format print title issued twice yearly.
The Climbing Zine
climbingzine.comUnited States · twice a year · Luke Mehall
Independent climbing publication run by Luke Mehall, offering two print issues a year plus a podcast and online stories.
Climbing and alpinism
Desnivel
desnivel.comSpain · since 1981 · Ediciones Desnivel
Spanish mountaineering and climbing magazine founded in 1981 by Darío Rodríguez, passing issue 400 in 2019 and still releasing themed issues in 2026.
Grimper
France · ComAlp
French climbing magazine with news, interviews, competition coverage, technique and crag destinations; about 30 years old when ComAlp bought it in 2023.
Gripped
gripped.comCanada · every two months · since 1999 · Gripped Publishing Inc.
Canada's national climbing magazine, launched in October 1999 and published from Toronto, covering rock, ice, gym climbing and alpinism in six issues a year.
GÓRY Góry. Górski Magazyn Sportowy
magazyngory.plPoland · quarterly · since 1991 · Wydawnictwo GÓRY
Polish mountain sports magazine first published in 1991, covering expeditions, climbing, ski mountaineering and trekking, written largely by climbers, guides and rescuers.
klettern
outdoor-magazin.comGermany · every two months · since 1995 · Motor Presse Stuttgart
German climbing magazine founded in 1995 by Motor Presse Stuttgart, covering bouldering, sport and alpine climbing; recent issues are titled klettern & bouldern.
Revista Escalando
escalando.orgChile
Chilean magazine on Andean mountaineering, climbing and mountain culture, sold in print with an active news website.
Up Climbing
up-climbing.comItaly · every two months · since 2019 · Versante Sud
Italian bimonthly on climbing and alpinism launched in March 2019 by guidebook publisher Versante Sud, with a news website covering crag, boulder and mountain ascents.
Vertical
France · ComAlp
French newsstand magazine on mountaineering and rock climbing, with destination reports and news from the climbing world.
Vertical Life
verticallifemag.comAustralia, New Zealand · quarterly · Adventure Entertainment
Australasian climbing magazine in print and digital, with stories, photography and gear reviews across bouldering, sport, trad and alpine climbing.
Ski and snow
Backcountry
backcountrymagazine.comUnited States · since 1994 · Height of Land Publications
Ski touring and splitboarding magazine founded in 1994, now published in Jeffersonville, Vermont, with five issues between October and February.
Fall-Line Skiing
fall-line.co.ukUnited Kingdom · 5 issues a year · since 1991 · Pointy Hills Media Ltd
UK ski magazine started in 1991, publishing five issues per season including an annual gear guide, with resort guides, backcountry stories and technique advice.
FREESKIER
freeskier.comUnited States · since 1998 · Storm Mountain Publishing Company
Freeskiing magazine first published in 1998 from Steamboat Springs, known for its annual buyer's guide and coverage of park and big-mountain skiing.
Fri Flyt
friflyt.noNorway · Fri Flyt AS
Norwegian magazine on freeride skiing, ski touring, climbing and cycling, published by Fri Flyt AS in Oslo with eight print issues a year.
POWDER
powder.comUnited States · yearly · since 1972 · Paradium.AI
Skiing title founded in 1972 that now runs a daily news website and prints a yearly Photo Annual sold online and at newsstands.
Ski Canada
skicanadamag.comCanada · quarterly · since 1972 · Wigwag Media Holdings Inc.
Canadian alpine ski magazine founded in 1972 as Ski Canada Journal, covering gear, technique and resorts in Canada, the US and abroad.
Skialper
skialper.itItaly · every two months · Mulatero Editore
Italian bimonthly from Mulatero Editore on ski mountaineering, freeride and telemark, also covering alpinism, trekking, trail running and skyrunning.
Skieur Magazine
France · every two months · since 1995 · ComAlp
French ski magazine launched in 1995 focused on freeride, freestyle and off-piste skiing, with an annual ski test.
Åka Skidor
akaskidor.seSweden · since 1974 · Story House Egmont
Swedish ski magazine published since 1974 by Story House Egmont, with resort features from Scandinavia, the Alps and beyond, ski tests and gear.
Hiking and trekking
ALPIN
alpin.deGermany · monthly · Olympia-Verlag
Monthly German mountain sports magazine from Olympia-Verlag in Nuremberg covering mountaineering, hiking, climbing, ski touring, gear tests and interviews.
Bergsteiger
bergsteiger.deGermany · monthly · since 1930 · GeraNova Bruckmann Verlagshaus
German mountain magazine dating from 1930, now published by Bruckmann with eleven issues a year on hiking, via ferrata, climbing and ski touring.
Grandes Espacios
desnivel.comSpain · Ediciones Desnivel
Spanish outdoor magazine from Ediciones Desnivel with hiking, trekking and cycling route proposals, mostly in Spain, released as themed issues.
Great Walks
greatwalks.com.auAustralia · Yaffa Media
Australian hiking magazine from Yaffa Media, published seven times a year in print and online.
Lidé a Hory lidé&HORY
lideahory.czCzechia · every two months · LIDÉ&HORY, s.r.o.
Czech bimonthly for mountain walkers, climbers and ski tourers, each issue built around a mountain area or discipline and including route cards.
Meridiani Montagne
edidomus.itItaly · every two months · since 2002 · Editoriale Domus
Italian bimonthly launched in 2002 by Editoriale Domus, each issue devoted to one mountain area, from the Alps and Apennines to ranges abroad.
Montagnes Magazine
montagnes-magazine.comFrance · monthly · since 1978 · ComAlp
French newsstand monthly founded in 1978 covering hiking, mountaineering, climbing, ski touring and ice climbing, with route guides and gear tests.
Saramgwa San 사람과 산
sansan.co.krSouth Korea · monthly · since 1989 · Saramgwa San
South Korean monthly founded in 1989 producing hiking, outdoor and travel content for mountain walkers.
The Great Outdoors TGO
thegreatoutdoorsmag.comUnited Kingdom · monthly · since 1978 · Kelsey Media
Monthly British magazine on hillwalking and backpacking, published since 1978 and now by Kelsey Media, with routes, gear tests, skills and long-form features.
Trek Magazine
trekmag.comFrance · every two months · since 1999 · France Média Éditions
French bimonthly on trekking and hiking destinations, with itineraries, maps, practical travel information and gear.
Wild
wild.com.auAustralia · quarterly · since 1981 · Adventure Entertainment
Australian outdoor magazine published since 1981, covering hiking, paddling, climbing, mountain biking and wilderness conservation.
Wilderness
wildernessmag.co.nzNew Zealand · since 1991 · Lifestyle Publishing Ltd
New Zealand outdoors and tramping magazine first published in 1991, in print and online, home of the Walk1200km challenge.
Wolgan San 월간 산
san.chosun.comSouth Korea · monthly · since 1969 · Chosun News Press
South Korean mountain monthly founded in 1969, covering hiking routes, climbing, gear, overseas mountains and conservation.
Trail running
Esprit Trail
esprit-trail.comFrance · every two months
French bimonthly on trail and ultra-trail running with race reports, shoe tests, training plans and nutrition advice.
Trail Run
trailrunmag.comAustralia, New Zealand · quarterly · Adventure Entertainment
Australasian trail running magazine from Adventure Entertainment, in print and digital with seasonal issues, features, gear and shoe reviews and event news.
Outdoor, travel and mountain culture
Adventure Cyclist
adventurecycling.orgUnited States · quarterly · since 1975 · Adventure Cycling Association
Bicycle travel magazine of the nonprofit Adventure Cycling Association in Missoula, Montana, sent to members four times a year in print and PDF.
Alpes Magazine
alpesmagazine.comFrance · every two months · since 1990 · Terre & Fils
Bimonthly founded in 1990 about the whole Alpine arc: hiking, travel, mountaineering, history, food and local traditions, with themed dossiers.
Bergwelten
bergwelten.comAustria, Germany, Switzerland · every two months · since 2015 · Red Bull Media House Publishing
Mountain magazine from Red Bull Media House published six times a year for Austria, Germany and Switzerland, mixing tour tips, regions and portraits.
Big Bike Magazine
France · ComAlp
French mountain bike magazine covering freeride, dirt, street and 4X riding, plus maintenance and setup advice.
Elevation Outdoors
elevationoutdoors.comUnited States · 10 issues a year · free · since 2009 · Summit Publishing
Free Colorado outdoor magazine founded in 2009, distributed statewide ten times a year and covering outdoor sports and adventure travel in the Rocky Mountain West.
Géo Plein Air
geopleinair.comCanada · quarterly · Orinha Média
Québec quarterly on outdoor adventure, with expeditions, destination guides and gear reviews for hiking, canoeing, cycling and winter sports.
L'Alpe
lalpe.comFrance · quarterly · since 1998 · Éditions Glénat
Quarterly review from Éditions Glénat, started in 1998, on the cultures, history and heritage of the European Alps, each issue built around one theme.
Land der Berge
lwmedia.atAustria · quarterly · LWmedia
Austrian outdoor magazine from LWmedia in Krems, four issues a year with hiking, trekking, climbing and winter tours plus equipment tests.
Mountain Life
mountainlifemedia.caCanada · Mountain Life Media
Canadian mountain lifestyle magazine with regional editions for the Coast Mountains, Rockies, Blue Mountains and Quebec, plus a national annual.
outdoor OUTDOOR
outdoor-magazin.comGermany · monthly · since 1988 · Motor Presse Stuttgart
German magazine on hiking, trekking and outdoor life, founded in 1988 and published by Motor Presse Stuttgart, with equipment tests and tour data.
Outdoor Explorer 户外探险
China · every two months · China Sports Daily Press group
Beijing-based Chinese magazine covering outdoor sports, independent travel, mountaineering and expeditions.
Outlines
France · twice a year · since 2020 · Groupe Dauphiné Libéré
Biannual launched in 2020 by the Dauphiné Libéré group on four-season outdoor activities across French mountain ranges, favouring experience and discovery over performance.
Utemagasinet
utemagasinet.seSweden · every two months · since 1980 · Story House Egmont
Swedish outdoor magazine published since 1980, covering hiking, paddling, cycling and climbing in summer and ski touring and long-distance skating in winter.
Wider Wider Outdoor Magazine
France · every two months · ComAlp
French bimonthly covering mixed outdoor sports, from mountain sports and cycling to trekking and expeditions, with gear tests and interviews.
The Japanese shelf
Our starting point was Fieldmag’s guide to Japanese outdoor magazines.
BE-PAL BE-PAL（ビーパル）
bepal.netJapan · monthly · since 1981 · Shogakukan
Monthly Japanese outdoor magazine founded in 1981, centred on seasonal outdoor activities, camping and nature observation.
Fall Line Fall Line（フォールライン）
Japan · yearly · Futabasha
Yearly Japanese freeski and snowboard mook covering powder, expeditions and remote Japanese ski areas.
Field Life フィールドライフ
funq.jpJapan · irregular · free · since 2003 · ADDIX
Free Japanese outdoor magazine launched in 2003; after skipping two issues it moved from quarterly to irregular publication in February 2026.
Gakujin 岳人
gakujin.jpJapan · monthly · since 1947 · Nature Enterprise
Mountaineering monthly founded in 1947 by Kyoto University climbers, published by a Montbell group company since the September 2014 issue.
GO OUT
web.goout.jpJapan · monthly · since 2007 · San-ei
Monthly Japanese magazine started in 2007 covering outdoor-style fashion, camping, homes, vehicles and summer music festivals.
PEAKS PEAKS（ピークス）
funq.jpJapan · every two months · since 2009 · ADDIX
Japanese hiking magazine launched in 2009, covering mountaineering, trail running, climbing and gear; bimonthly again since December 2022.
Randonnée ランドネ
funq.jpJapan · quarterly · since 2009 · ADDIX
Japanese outdoor and hiking magazine for women, launched in 2009, mixing mountain walks, huts, travel and outdoor lifestyle.
ROCK & SNOW
Japan · twice a year · since 1998 · Yama-Kei Publishers
Japanese climbing magazine launched in 1998 as successor to Iwa to Yuki; it moved from quarterly to twice-yearly in 2025.
RUN+TRAIL RUN+TRAIL（ランプラストレイル）
Japan · every two months · San-ei
Bimonthly Japanese trail running magazine with race reports, technique, gear and apparel.
TRAILHEAD TRAILHEAD（トレイルヘッド）
shop.san-ei-corp.co.jpJapan · irregular · San-ei
Occasional special edition of RUN+TRAIL focused on long trails and ultralight hiking gear, with several issues released in 2025 and 2026.
TRANSIT TRANSIT（トランジット）
transit.jpJapan · quarterly · since 2008 · euphoria FACTORY
Quarterly Japanese travel culture magazine founded in 2008, built around location photography and themed destination issues.
Yama-to-Keikoku 山と溪谷
yamakei-online.comJapan · monthly · since 1930 · Yama-Kei Publishers
Japanese mountaineering monthly first published in May 1930, covering routes from local hills to Himalayan peaks.
Alpine club journals
Members’ magazines and annual journals, some published for more than a century.
American Alpine Journal
publications.americanalpineclub.orgUnited States · yearly · since 1929 · American Alpine Club
Annual record of significant climbs and expeditions worldwide, published by the American Alpine Club since 1929.
Appalachia
outdoors.orgUnited States · twice a year · since 1876 · Appalachian Mountain Club
Journal of mountaineering and conservation published twice a year by the Appalachian Mountain Club since 1876, mixing essays, poetry, science and expedition accounts.
Ardennes & Alpes
clubalpin.beBelgium · quarterly · Club Alpin Belge
Quarterly magazine of the French-speaking Belgian Alpine Club, covering climbing and mountain activities from the Ardennes crags to the Alps.
Bergauf
alpenverein.atAustria · quarterly · Österreichischer Alpenverein
Members' magazine of the Austrian Alpine Club, issued four times a year; it continues a club bulletin first published in 1875.
Canadian Alpine Journal
alpineclubofcanada.caCanada · yearly · since 1907 · Alpine Club of Canada
Annual record of Canadian climbing and mountaineering published by the Alpine Club of Canada since 1907, with route descriptions, essays and photography.
DAV Panorama
alpenverein.deGermany · quarterly · since 1999 · Deutscher Alpenverein
Members' magazine of the German Alpine Club, published since 1999 and now four times a year, covering tours, climbing, safety research and the alpine environment.
Die Alpen Die Alpen / Les Alpes / Le Alpi
sac-cas.chSwitzerland · every two months · Schweizer Alpen-Club SAC
Magazine of the Swiss Alpine Club in German, French and Italian editions, six issues a year with tours, hut news, safety and environment topics.
Hoogtelijn
nkbv.nlNetherlands · quarterly · Koninklijke Nederlandse Klim- en Bergsport Vereniging
Climbing and mountaineering magazine of the Dutch club NKBV, issued to members four times a year; its history goes back to a 1903 club bulletin.
Irish Mountain Log
mountaineering.ieIreland · quarterly · since 1988 · Mountaineering Ireland
Quarterly magazine of Mountaineering Ireland for the country's hillwalkers and climbers, published since 1988 and mailed to members.
Journal of the Mountain Club of South Africa
mcsa.org.zaSouth Africa · yearly · since 1894 · Mountain Club of South Africa
Annual print and digital journal of the Mountain Club of South Africa, recording members' mountaineering, rescue and conservation activity since 1894.
La Montagne & Alpinisme
ffcam.frFrance · quarterly · Fédération française des clubs alpins et de montagne
Quarterly journal of the French alpine club federation, born from the merger of La Montagne and the GHM's Alpinisme; FFCAM dates the review to 1905.
La Rivista del Club Alpino Italiano
cai.itItaly · every two months · since 2023 · Club Alpino Italiano
Bimonthly members' magazine of the Italian Alpine Club, which replaced the monthly Montagne360 in 2023; news runs online at Lo Scarpone.
Les Alpes Die Alpen / Le Alpi
sac-cas.chSwitzerland · every two months · since 1864 · Club Alpin Suisse CAS
Swiss Alpine Club magazine in French, German and Italian, published for over 150 years and appearing six times a year since 2023.
New Zealand Alpine Journal
alpineclub.org.nzNew Zealand · twice a year · since 1892 · New Zealand Alpine Club
Journal of the New Zealand Alpine Club, published twice a year in spring and autumn editions, with climbing accounts and mountaineering narratives.
Passion Rando
ffrandonnee.frFrance · quarterly · since 1998 · FFRandonnée
Quarterly hiking magazine of the French hiking federation, sold on newsstands, with routes, regional destinations, GR itineraries and practical advice.
Planinski vestnik
planinskivestnik.comSlovenia · monthly · since 1895 · Planinska zveza Slovenije
Slovenian mountaineering magazine of the Alpine Association of Slovenia, published since 1895, with tours, interviews, columns, literature and club news.
Summit
thebmc.co.ukUnited Kingdom · quarterly · British Mountaineering Council
Quarterly members' magazine of the British Mountaineering Council on climbing, hillwalking and access; in 2026 the spring issue is printed and three are digital-only.
The Alpine Journal
alpineclub.orgUnited Kingdom · yearly · since 1863 · The Alpine Club
Annual journal of the Alpine Club, first published in 1863, recording expeditions, mountaineering history, science, art and literature of the mountains.
The Fellrunner
fellrunner.org.ukUnited Kingdom · 3 issues a year · since 1971 · Fell Runners Association
Members' magazine of the Fell Runners Association, sent to members three times a year, with an archive of issues dating back to 1971.
The Himalayan Journal
himalayanclub.orgIndia · yearly · since 1929 · The Himalayan Club
Annual journal of The Himalayan Club, first issued in 1929, collecting expedition reports and research on Himalayan mountaineering.
Online
Online titles, including former print magazines that went digital.
Alpine Mag
alpinemag.frFrance · since 2017
Independent online mountain media founded in 2017 by journalist Ulysse Lefebvre, covering alpinism, skiing, climbing, trail and mountain culture.
Backpacker
backpacker.comUnited States · since 1973 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
Hiking and backpacking title founded in 1973 whose print edition ended in fall 2022; it continues online with trail guides and gear tests.
Climbing
climbing.comUnited States · since 1970 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
Climbing title founded in 1970 that merged with Rock and Ice and moved online after its last print issue in fall/winter 2022.
Outside France Outside
outside.frFrance · since 2019 · Outside Média SAS
French-language online edition of the US magazine Outside, published under licence since February 2019 by a Sevrier-based company, funded by subscriptions and sponsored articles.
Pinkbike
pinkbike.comCanada · since 1998 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
Mountain bike website founded in 1998 by brothers Radek and Karl Burkat, run from Squamish, British Columbia, and acquired by Outside in July 2021.
SKI
skimag.comUnited States · since 1936 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
Long-running American ski title, tracing its roots to 1936, that stopped regular print in 2022 and now publishes resort rankings and ski tests online.
SNOWBOARDER
snowboarder.comUnited States · since 1987 · Paradium.AI
Snowboarding title launched in 1987 as a Surfer supplement; it now publishes online and released a limited print-on-demand edition in December 2025.
Trail Runner
trailrunnermag.comUnited States · since 1999 · Outside Interactive, Inc.
Carbondale, Colorado trail running magazine in print from 1999 until summer 2022; it now publishes race coverage and gear reviews online.
Vertige Media
vertigemedia.frFrance · weekly
Reader-funded independent online outlet treating climbing as a social, cultural and political subject through reporting and investigations.
Why a newsstand on MR. ALPS
MR. ALPS ranks mountain destinations, but most of us first found our mountains on paper. This shelf is our thank-you to the magazines that keep printing long stories, photography and maps. Nobody pays to be here, and every link goes straight to the magazine.
Same spirit as Alpunk, our ranking of alternative mountains.
Frequency, founding year and publisher come from each magazine’s own site or its publisher, checked in October 2026.