Trails is a quarterly, print-only
magazine for “backpackers and people who sleep in the dirt.” The focus of the
magazine is on “backpacking and other human/naturally-powered means of sleeping
outdoors: bikepacking, canoe camping, even things like rafting or
mountaineering are fair game.” The main emphasis of the magazine is on North
American destinations. They’re always looking for story ideas from writers,
photographers, etc. They pay writers at least $0.50 per word. For more
information, refer to this page.
Intrepid
Magazine is a UK-based female-first adventure magazine. They cover kayaking,
hiking, solo adventures, cycling, backpacking, running, climbing, swimming,
rowing, and more. They welcome submissions from writers. They pay £100 per
article (around 1,000 to 1,500 words). Writers should send their pitches to contributors@intrepid-magazine.com.
For more information, refer to this page.
Scuba Diving Magazine is a publication that
delivers cutting-edge scuba diving gear, travel, and training information. They
are always accepting digital pitches. The stories that they publish generally
fall into these categories: travel, news, animal encounters, training, gear, and
conservation. According to their editor,
their digital rate starts at $0.25 per word. If interested, send your pitches
to edit@padi.com. For more pitching
information, refer to this page.
The Surfer’s Journal is a bi-monthly, reader-supported surf publication. They are always seeking writers, photographers, artists, and surfers to introduce them to new areas of interest. Payment reports indicate that they pay up to $0.60 per word. To learn more, visit this page.
Thryve is a website that features a collection of thousands of adventures across the United Kingdom. They aim to promote outdoor activities that build confidence of people and make them feel more connected to nature. They are looking for stories of adventure. They generally pay £200 per article. For details, read their submission guidelines.
Territory Supply is an online magazine that features hiking, camping, backpacking, and gear content. They are seeking writers who can contribute multiple pieces over time. They “pay competitively and offer steady, long-term opportunities.” For details, visit this page.
Packsmith is a blog that provides advice on packing, gear, and clothes specifically to the city traveler. They accept articles of 1,000 to 3,000 words. Their rates start at $100 per article. To learn more, refer to this page.
Climbing Business Journal is a news outlet dedicated to the indoor climbing industry. They cover climbing industry news, best practices, gym developments, competitions, coaching, and routesetting. According to one payment report, they paid $0.07 per word. To contact them, visit this page.
Muzzle Blasts is the official publication of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association (NMLRA). They pay for “articles that deal with muzzleloading firearms or firearms with historical value, for good instructive or how-to, and similar articles.” They want all the submissions to be accompanied by photographs and/ or diagrams. They pay $100 to $300 for product reviews, $50 to $150 for columns, and $100 to $400 for feature articles. To learn more, read their writer’s guidelines.
Tail Fly Fishing Magazine is a bimonthly print publication that is devoted exclusively to fly fishing in saltwater. They are always seeking great content on saltwater fly fishing (with focus on conservation and the environment). They want feature articles of 2,000 to 2,500 words, and short features of 1,000 to 1,500 words. They pay more for well-polished articles with great photos. They pay up to $500 for features, $300 for short features, $200 for “fly tying/ step-by-step”, $150 for “inside the box”, $200 for “an angler opines”, and $600 for photo essays. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.