New Mountain, Issue Two

New Mountain Magazine is an independent outdoor adventure publication rewriting the narrative of adventure storytelling. Instead of chasing extreme, record-breaking feats, New Mountain dives into the real and relatable—sharing author-led personal stories, photographs, and interviews that celebrate those who find joy in the outdoors, on their own terms.

In this issue:

Continuing our commitment to “stories of the outdoor kind,” this issue brings together a diverse mix of voices and adventures that inspire readers to connect with the outdoors in their own way. Our cover story features Chris Burkard, who shares a personal and less conventional account of his journey from California to Iceland.

Elsewhere in the issue, we follow expeditions ranging from inline skating across volcanic landscapes to bike-to-ski adventures in Norway, enduro bikepacking through the Atlas Mountains, and a trip report from an expedition medic in Borneo.We also shine a light on the climbing history of the Central Asian mountain ranges, join Captain Vince Leroi as Saga sails south, and celebrate pioneering women-led journeys – from Arctic expeditions to bikepacking rallies. At 228 pages, the magazine once again champions authentic, author-led narratives, combining photography, essays, and interviews from across the globe.