News & Pitch Calls from Outside Magazine

Tuesday, November 22nd 2022

Outside Magazine is Seeking a Non-White Writer with Experience of Moving to a Mountain Town

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. Their editorial director has tweeted, “I'm looking for non-white writer (male or female) who has gone through the experience of moving to a mountain town specifically to pursue a passion for the kinds of adventure sports we cover at @outsidemagazine.” Their editorial director hasn’t mentioned the rates in the tweet but according to their pitch guide, rates start at $0.50/word for online stories. To read their editorial director’s tweet, click here.

Wednesday, August 10th 2022

Outside Magazine is Looking for Listicle Writers

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. They are looking for “listicle writers who know how to have fun, care about the outdoors, and don't take themselves too seriously.” Their rates start at $0.50 per word. If interested, connect with their digital managing director via DM on Twitter. To read their managing director’s Twitter thread, click here. To read their pitch guide, click here.

Tuesday, August 31st 2021

Outside Magazine is Looking for Story Pitches

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. They are looking for story pitches: “What are the coolest outdoor clubs, groups, and communities out there that we don't know about? Are there any new ones?” Rates start at $0.50 per word. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and their pitch guide.

Saturday, July 10th 2021

Outside Magazine is Looking for Stories about Happiness

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. They are looking for some stories about happiness. They would “love to commission a piece by someone who moved to a new, more outdoorsy town and thinks the move made them happier.” Rate is $0.50 per word. For details, refer to this Tweet and their pitch guide.

Saturday, May 8th 2021

Outside Magazine is Seeking Personal Essays on The Oregon Trail Video Game

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. They are seeking “pitches of personal essays on The Oregon Trail video game for its 50th anniversary, particularly ones that explore the game’s cultural influence.” They will pay $0.50 per word. Pitches should be sent to klindsey@outsideim.com. To learn more, refer to this Tweet and their pitch guide.

Sunday, March 28th 2021

Outside Magazine Seeks Pitches about Maps

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. Their digital managing director has tweeted, “I'm seeking pitches on maps and how they relate to outdoor rec. Think: profiles on cool folks in the mapping/outdoor industry, *very strong and unique* personal essays about mapping/maps, outdoor mapping cultural stories, etc.” Rates start at $0.50 per word. Pitches should be sent to awise@outsideim.com. For more information, read their digital managing director’s Twitter thread and their pitch guide.

Deadline: March 30th, 2021

Tuesday, March 16th 2021

Outside Magazine's Culture Editor is Seeking Pitches

Outside Magazine publishes stories about adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. Their newly appointed culture editor is looking for pitches. Their rates for online stories start at $0.50 per word. Read their culture editor’s Tweet here and learn how to send them a pitch here.

Saturday, July 18th 2020

Outside Magazine is Always Seeking Pitches and Submissions

Outside Magazine covers adventure, gear, travel, sports, fitness, health, culture, and the environment. They are always seeking pitches and submissions for their magazine, website, and off-site platforms. They are particularly interested in hearing from women, BIPOC, LGBT+, and other diverse voices. Their rates for stories typically start at $0.50 per word. For details, refer to their Twitter thread and this page.