The Filson Journal

Ford Bronco x Filson Wildland Fire Rig

As far back as the 1940s, Filson Cruiser jackets were the official Class A attire of the U.S. Forest Service, and many still see the iconic green U.S. Forest Service-badged...

Signature Materials

Original Alaska Outfitter Since 1897 | The Filson Story

Since 1897 we've had the same mission: To create best-in-class products that outsmart the elements, outperform expectations, and outlast you. Our Founder, Clinton C. Filson put it best, "Your satisfaction...

History of the Field Watch

Nearly every casual wrist watch has evolved from the classic military field watch. The history of these watches began with WWI pocket watches. During WWI, many countries issued their officers...

How to Buy a Fire Lookout Tower

If you’ve ever seen a fire lookout tower and thought to yourself, “I wish I had one of those,” that dream might not be as far from reality as you...

Filson X Alaska Airlines

For more than a century, two iconic names from the Pacific Northwest—Filson and Alaska Airlines—have exemplified a steadfast commitment to quality and service. Together, they’ve helped define what it means...

The Pack Horses and Mules of White Pass Trail

The journey to the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush was infamously arduous. Many lost their lives, including the overworked and overburdened pack animals. To this day, their loss...

Corey Forrest: Fishermom

Corey Forrest is the heart of a generational legacy–weaving together tradition, motherhood, and the sea.

Mollie Walsh: The Angel of White Pass

In the harsh wilderness of Alaska’s White Pass Trail, Mollie Walsh became a beacon of hope to struggling gold seekers. Known as “The Angel of White Pass,” she offered food,...

National Forest Elemental Series: The Breath of a Nation

Filson and the U.S. Forest Service share unbreakable ties to our wildlands and a relationship that dates to the early 1900s.

Profiles

How to Kill, Cook, and eat dungeness crab

Filson and the U.S. Forest Service share unbreakable ties to our wildlands and a relationship that dates to the early 1900s.

The Wilderness as your Receiver & the Duality of Ham Radio

Filson and the U.S. Forest Service share unbreakable ties to our wildlands and a relationship that dates to the early 1900s.

Food & Recipes

Filson Food: Surf & Turf Alaskan Style

A Life on the Water: Brett Fitzgerald and the Angler Action Foundation

From chasing trout in upstate New York to leading one of Florida’s most impactful conservation organizations, Brett Fitzgerald’s journey is rooted in a deep love for wild waters. As Executive...

Denali Damsels

The Denali Damsels made the first all-women’s ascent of Denali in 1970. Overcoming what many thought was impossible, their story is now documented in the book Thirty Below by Cassidy...

The Rod & Gun Club, Everglades City

The isolated location and the private trappings of the club’s reputation have led the rich and famous to seek it out over the years. Five presidents, from Harry Truman to...

Indy Officinalis: Forager + Urban Farmer

Indy Officinalis is a forager and urban farmer who has been growing food in underserved areas of Los Angeles since 2019. When things seem impossible, she finds a way. Read...

The Pilar

The identity of a boat mirrors its owner. It’s a matter of time and interest, shaped further by needs and desires, which can define the vessel as one dedicated type,...

Reverse Sateen, The Multifunctional Fabric

A remarkably durable fabric, reverse sateen cotton became a staple in U.S. military uniforms during the mid-20th century and remains a versatile workwear classic today.

The Origins of the Anorak

What we know of the anorak can be traced back generations with the peoples of the Arctic, from the Iglulik who inhabited Melville Peninsula and northwestern Baffin Island, those Inuit...

Northwest Maritime: A Connection to Craft and Sea

Northwest Maritime was born from the wooden boat renaissance of the 1970s, we connect people to craft, place, and sea. What began as a campfire gathering of boatbuilders is now...

Tori Hulslander: Pilot

Before Tori Hulslander was old enough to remember, her father took her flying. He was a pilot, and when Tori was a baby, he would put tiny Tori, in her...

Joining The Tribe Called Rugby

As one of the most popular sports in the world, rugby has struggled to gain a foothold in the United States, even though it has been played here for over...

Seattle Seawolves Rugby Captain: Riekert Hattingh

"For as long as I can remember, I have had a rugby ball in my hand; it's an extension of my body. While I love the physical side of it,...

The Unlikely Chronicler of the American West: Dani Vergés

There is purity and freshness to Dani Vergés' artwork. His images of life in the American West seem to draw you in and transport you into the scene they portray....

Amy David: Backcountry Skier

Amy Jane David’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a deep-rooted connection to the mountains.Raised in Pinedale, Wyoming—a small town tucked at the base of the untamed Wind River...

Fire-Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon

Cooking salmon on cedar planks started as a Native American tradition in the Pacific Northwest, and people have been enjoying it for millennia–with good reason. It’s a delicious, practical way...

Maren Morris: Singer-Songwriter

Maren Morris is an award-winning singer/songwriter, mother, and Trailblazer. We sat down with Maren to talk the journey of life, her new EP Intermission, and leading with your heart. Read...

Danielle Leavell: Master Distiller

A true trailblazer in her field, Danielle Leavell is one of 10 female Master Distillers in the US, has been inducted into the prestigious Gin Guild, and is the owner...

National Forest Elemental Series: The Breath of a Nation

The very air we breathe stems from the trees and forests across the American continent. These are the “lungs” of our nation, giving life-sustaining oxygen to all of us. Our...

The National Forests Elemental Series: Reaching To the Ends of the Earth

The National Forests are a tangible reminder of the natural beauty our homeland has provided for countless generations of inhabitants. The trees serve as natural clocks counting the years within...

National Forests Elemental Series: Water Across the Nation

In celebration of National Forest Week, part of our elemental series, we explore Water Across the Nation. Where water flows, life follows. Marking the passage of time, it etches and...

National Forest Elemental series. Fires in the Forests: A Gift of the Gods

Fire is destructive, but it is also cleansing. Fire occurs throughout the natural world in many forms, and in the hands of mankind, it can be wielded for good and...

The Wilderness as your Receiver & the Duality of Ham Radio

Ham radio operation is a hobby of both isolation and connection. A pastime of escaping to the wilderness to find connection long-range with like minds. Learn more about the ins...

Clara Smith: Western Artist

Our next Trailblazer is artist and graphic designer Clara Smith, who draws inspiration from her past and present to authentically capture Western life and the traditions of the American cowboy.

The Pelican – A Century of Fisheries Research & Marine Exploration

Designed in 1928, The Pelican has spent most of her century at sea as a USFWS marine life research vessel. She now resides in Port Townsend, WA. Chartering passengers throughout...

Clams in Nettle Cream Sauce

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I feel it’s almost my duty to love seafood, but I have to admit it’s taken me well into adulthood to appreciate how good...

Emmie Sperandeo: The Trail Less Traveled

Emmie Sperandeo is a modern-day Trailblazer. After leaving her old life behind, she followed her passion to become a professional rancher. She now inspires countless by sharing her life and...

British Millerain & the History of Waxed Canvas

Mariners endure some of the most inhospitable conditions imaginable, facing gale-force winds, driving rain, and crashing waves. The need for weather protection at sea spurred innovations leading to British Millerain’s...

Ode to the Husky, Champion of the Great White North

In the Land of the Midnight Sun: “Our friend, the husky, has not been forgotten.” Words spoken almost a century ago, from one of the many who traveled hundreds of...

Jen Landon: Actor and Traveler

Our next Women’s Trailblazer is actor Jen Landon. Driven by a passion for the open road, her travels inspire both her onscreen and offscreen worlds.

Spirit of a Horse Nation: The Sage-to-Saddle Program

Sage to Saddle is a non-profit in the Lakota Badlands dedicated to empowering Native American youth and young adults through horsemanship. Learn more about their team and mission .

Horsemaster of the Desert: Chris Waldhaus

Chris Waldaus has shared a special bond with horses his entire life. He now is a dedicated advocate for wild mustangs, protecting and working with sanctuaries like the Cascade Trails...

A Strange Beauty: The Art of Kyler Martz

A certain raw surrealness clings to the shores of the Pacific Northwest. It is a place that has its feet both firmly rooted in the past and the future, in...

The Alaskan Cabins Project

The Alaskan Cabins Project is a collaborative effort between the NFF and U.S. Forest Service to repair, renovate, and build new cabins in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. Learn...

Between Hell & Heaven: Burley Mountain Fire Lookout Restoration  

In part of our continuing partnership with the NFF, each year, a team of our staff helps renovate a historic fire lookout. Last year we headed out to an 88-year-old...

The Deming Loggers: A Northwest Baseball Family

In 1952, the Zenders combined the family business with their favorite pastime, establishing a formidable minor league team and making it all the way to the National Baseball Congress World...

Reborn Refuse: The Art of Allie Spurlock

Walking along Baranof Island's rugged and rocky beaches can be an adventure. On the leading edge of the Alexander Archipelago, it often bears the brunt of the Gulf of Alaska's...

Steel, Fire, and Tradition: Blacksmith Neil Kamimura

At first glance, Kamimura can seem intimidating. His burly arms are covered in tattoos, a serene gaze emanating from a face framed by a bushy black beard and long hair...

Castner's Cutthroats: Alaskan Scouts

Handpicked by Colonel Castner during WWII, the Alaska Scouts was a rouge’s gallery of tough Alaskan trappers, miners, hunting guides, dog sledders, and many Alaskan Natives. Learn more about one...

Heading into the Deep: Divers Institute of Technology

Located in Seattle, WA, the Divers Institute of Technology (DIT) was founded in 1968 and is one of the premier commercial diving schools in the world. Learn more about the...

Food & Recipes

Renee Erickson: Award Winning Chef

A true trailblazer in her field, Renee Erickson is an award-winning chef, author, and co-owner of Sea Creatures restaurants in Seattle, Washington.

Liz Spencer: Natural Dye Artist

Liz Spencer grew up in the Carolinas. Every year, the dogwood tree, with its flowers in white and shades of pink and its scent like honeysuckle, signaled spring. It so...

Food & Recipes

Pork Chile Verde

Guisado, or stew, is a staple food on ranches in Chihuahua, Mexico, particularly among my family. In the early 1900s, my great-grandmother would make this pork chile verde recipe on...

Uni Butter Surf & Turf

Chef Chachi Thomas, has become local Seattle favorite with his string of celebrated pop-up restaurants across the city. We recently shared a meal, and he shared his take on PNW...

The Triple Nickels: Smoke Jumpers of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion was an all-black airborne unit of the United States Army that not only protected our homeland from wildfire devastation during the1940s, but greatly impacted firefighting...

Doing the Work of Sustainability: Schooner Apollonia

Schooner Apollonia celebrates her fifth season of sail freight on the Hudson River.  Learn more about the 77-year-old schooner’s mission to reawaken sustainable windshipping.

The History of Wool Sweaters at Sea

Worn by sailors for centuries, the wool sweater is one of the most significant garments in clothing history.

The Schooner Adventuress

A National Historic Landmark, the Adventuress has seen many lives in her century at sea. She now resides as a vessel for maritime education with the nonprofit Sound Experience in...

Civilian Conservation Corps

During the summer of 1933, while the United States struggled under the grip of the Great Depression, thousands of young men left their hometowns to embark upon a great adventure....

Cardboard Canvases: Artist Frederick Stivers

There is a quiet disarray that surrounds most of Fredrick Stivers artwork. It reminds one of the ripples left on the surface of a stream right after some trout has...

Revival of a Trout Hatchery

Cold water creeks and rivers course through Appalachia like veins and arteries. Over the eons, their breadth and depth have carved through earth and stone to spread life across this...

Western Inspirations: Artist Jess Mudgett

Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, Jess Mudgett, developed a love of painting and drawing at a young age. Growing up, he learned about US history and was surrounded by antiques...

Profiles

Wyman Meinzer: Capturing the Soul of the Wild

Meinzer, a man Field and Stream magazine has called an outdoor legend. That is just one of a long list of accolades he has accrued over a lifetime of documenting...

The High Flying Cowboy: texas Helicopter wranglers

Historically, rounding up cattle used to take a team of twenty men several days on horseback, but now high-flying cowboys finish the job in a matter of hours.

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National Forest Elemental Series: The Breath of a Nation

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A Life on the Water: Brett Fitzgerald and the Angler Action Foundation

Denali Damsels

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Ford Bronco x Filson Wildland Fire Rig

Original Alaska Outfitter Since 1897 | The Filson Story

History of the Field Watch

How to Buy a Fire Lookout Tower

Filson X Alaska Airlines

The Pack Horses and Mules of White Pass Trail

Corey Forrest: Fishermom

Mollie Walsh: The Angel of White Pass

National Forest Elemental Series: The Breath of a Nation

How to Kill, Cook, and eat dungeness crab

The Wilderness as your Receiver & the Duality of Ham Radio

Filson Food: Surf & Turf Alaskan Style

A Life on the Water: Brett Fitzgerald and the Angler Action Foundation

Denali Damsels

The Rod & Gun Club, Everglades City

Indy Officinalis: Forager + Urban Farmer

The Pilar

Reverse Sateen, The Multifunctional Fabric

The Origins of the Anorak

Northwest Maritime: A Connection to Craft and Sea

Tori Hulslander: Pilot

Joining The Tribe Called Rugby

Seattle Seawolves Rugby Captain: Riekert Hattingh

The Unlikely Chronicler of the American West: Dani Vergés

Amy David: Backcountry Skier

Fire-Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon

Maren Morris: Singer-Songwriter

Danielle Leavell: Master Distiller

National Forest Elemental Series: The Breath of a Nation

The National Forests Elemental Series: Reaching To the Ends of the Earth

National Forests Elemental Series: Water Across the Nation

National Forest Elemental series. Fires in the Forests: A Gift of the Gods

The Wilderness as your Receiver & the Duality of Ham Radio

Clara Smith: Western Artist

The Pelican – A Century of Fisheries Research & Marine Exploration

Clams in Nettle Cream Sauce

Emmie Sperandeo: The Trail Less Traveled

British Millerain & the History of Waxed Canvas

Ode to the Husky, Champion of the Great White North

Jen Landon: Actor and Traveler

Spirit of a Horse Nation: The Sage-to-Saddle Program

Horsemaster of the Desert: Chris Waldhaus

A Strange Beauty: The Art of Kyler Martz

The Alaskan Cabins Project

Between Hell & Heaven: Burley Mountain Fire Lookout Restoration

The Deming Loggers: A Northwest Baseball Family

Reborn Refuse: The Art of Allie Spurlock

Steel, Fire, and Tradition: Blacksmith Neil Kamimura

Castner's Cutthroats: Alaskan Scouts

Heading into the Deep: Divers Institute of Technology

Renee Erickson: Award Winning Chef

Liz Spencer: Natural Dye Artist

Pork Chile Verde

Uni Butter Surf & Turf

The Triple Nickels: Smoke Jumpers of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion

Doing the Work of Sustainability: Schooner Apollonia

The History of Wool Sweaters at Sea

The Schooner Adventuress

Civilian Conservation Corps

Cardboard Canvases: Artist Frederick Stivers

Revival of a Trout Hatchery

Western Inspirations: Artist Jess Mudgett

Wyman Meinzer: Capturing the Soul of the Wild

The High Flying Cowboy: texas Helicopter wranglers

How To Select and Care for a Stetson Hat

Pure Passion: Tori Hickel

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Between Hell & Heaven: Burley Mountain Fire Lookout Restoration  