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The art of paying attention: How Austria’s Alps reward slowing down

Lebensgefühl — With a growing movement of art and music rooted in the area’s mountains, trees and waterfalls, the region is showcasing the importance of the human relationship to nature.

  • Culture
  • Sophie Lou Wilson

In Syria’s mountains, climbers are pitching new lines to a freer future

Vertical rebirth — Assad’s fall has opened up huge, previously untouched mountain areas for people to explore. Bushra Alzoubi meets a trio of sibling rock climbers who are building a scene from scratch.

  • Huck 83: Life Is A Journey Issue
  • Bushra Alzoubi
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The rise of France’s rollerskiing scene, as its snowfall thins

Carving road — With changing climates forcing skiers to travel higher up mountains in search of quality powder, a small community is turning to tarmac and building a new vision of the sport that doesn’t rely on winter.

  • Sport
  • Flore Boitel

An indigenous mountaineer and triathlete search for healing in the backcountry

Athletes Adam Campbell and Sandy Ward cross paths along their healing journeys in this beautiful film from Breaking Trails, a new online series from The GORE-TEX Brand.

  • Outsiders Project
  • Huck HQ

‘The relevance of race dissolves in nature’s power’

The Outsiders Project — Outdoor culture – with its action sports, trail runs, and great country hikes – has long been dominated by the white upper-middle classes. A new Huck project wants to change that.

  • Outsiders Project
  • Phil Young

Adventurers choose their favourite Europe nature spots

In partnership with Keen — Daniel Neilson, James Forrest and Alan Hinkes reveal the areas that are closest to their hearts – and why it’s so important that we keep them protected.

  • Outdoors
  • Huck

Europe’s most epic mountain cycling climbs

Man against mountain — Incredible photography captures the most brutal challenges you can put yourself through on a bike.

  • Photography
  • Alex King

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