Articles by Graham Hiemstra

Field Mag's benevolent overlord, Graham Hiemstra is a writer & photographer with over a decade experience covering style, design, and outdoor gear.
Book Report: Ingenuity, Insanity, and 25 Years of European Snowboarding
Ingenuity, Insanity, and 25 Years of European Snowboarding in New Hardcover

"Hold Fast, Tweak Hard" documents a lifetime of chaotic genius by snowboarding's most infamous title, Method Magazine

New Topo Designs Mini Packs are Functional, Cute AF
New Topo Designs Mini Packs are Functional, Cute AF

Bright colors and bold designs in the Colorado-based brand's SS20 release of packs and accessories bags for everyday carry

25 Film Photos From a 3-Day Backcountry Yurt Trip in Montana
25 Film Photos From a 3-Day Backcountry Yurt Trip to Montana's Secret Powder Paradise

Splitboarding, ski touring, and guided avalanche training deep in the remote Tobacco Root Mountains with Big Sky Backcountry Guides

29 Film Photos From a Jackson Hole Backcountry Powder Mission
29 Film Photos From a Jackson Hole Backcountry Powder Mission with Vans

Living the high life in big sky country with Vans snowboarding—hiking couloirs, splitboarding sidecountry & soaking in hot springs

Gear Review: 2021 Union Expedition Splitboard Bindings & Skins
The Union Expedition Binding Shakes Up the Status Quo in Splitboarding

The Seattle-based binding brand challenges Karakoram & Spark for the splitboard binding throne with boardfeel and familiarity

What Is Splitboarding and How Does the New FJELL MT1542S Ride?
A Brief History of Splitboarding and Our Favorite New Board, Reviewed

Cliff notes on the emerging snowboard subgenre plus a hands-on gear test in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Releases Spring 2020 Line
Outdoor Lifestyle Label Afield Out Blends Fashion & Function in New Spring 20 Line

The young California brand's new unisex collection blends psychedelic motifs and 1990s graphic aesthetics with technical design

Meet AK457, Burton's Japan-Only Label for Mountain Enthusiasts
Meet Burton's Experimental Japan-Only Outerwear Line for “Mountain Enthusiasts”

A rare and exclusive sub line of apparel and techwear helmed by legendary Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara, the Godfather of Streetwear

A Funky A-Frame Resort for Adventure Travelers in New Zealand
Make This Funky A-Frame Resort Your Adventure Basecamp in the Land Before Time

Classic architecture, stunning terrain, and mellow prices make the Wonderland Makarora Lodge a bucket list stop for travelers not afraid to rough it

Snowboarding's 8 Most Influential International Board Brands
The 8 Most Influential International Snowboard Brands

These creative and soulful small brands are redefining what it means to ride the winter wave

Danner Releases New Winter Boot With NYC Outfitter Westerlind
Danner Releases New Boot Collab With NYC Outfitter Westerlind

Legendary Oregon-based boot maker releases limited-edition Gore-Tex urban hiker for everyday adventures

Seattle's Crescent Down Works Makes a Rare Modern Move
OG Seattle Outfitter Crescent Down Works Moves into 2020 With Style

A new down jacket and fresh digital footprint prove the classic 60/40 fabric devotees still have much to offer in this era of #techwear