Mountain Athlete Journal is an independent, print-only magazine by and for those who move through the mountains with intention and creativity. We publish the writing, photography, and art that emerges from meaningful movement in the mountains.
Movement and meaning, in print.
I started Mountain Athlete Journal after recognizing that what I love about moving in the mountains is less about performance and more about depth and expression. I was exhausted by the social media slot machine and the focus on performance optimization so prevalent in traditional endurance sport discourse. What I craved instead was something slower, something tactile: a place where interesting athletes and their art could be brought together on paper. A pause amidst the chaos.
I hope it inspires more meaningful movement.
Jackson Long
Founder & Editor