Steven Hawley is a writer and filmmaker from Oregon, whose work focuses on the complicated relationship between rivers, power, and the systems we build to control water. (1/4) 📚 tinyurl.com/crrsukvh

We’ve teamed up with Booktrovert for an ebook giveaway of TOOLS TO SAVE OUR HOME PLANET! If you've been wanting to stop doomscrolling and start taking action, but haven't known where to begin, this is a good place to start. Head to Booktrovert for a chance to win: booktrovert.com/promotions-g...

This Mayfly Spinner Dry is perfect for low-riding mayflies, with pheasant tail fibers that match the colors we see on the water. That's the beauty of pheasant tail: one material that does so much Learn to tie 18 patterns with step-by-step guides in PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY: tinyurl.com/3h58m726

We’re excited to share that all five of our 2025 books are finalists in the 2025 INDIES Book of the Year Awards from Foreword Reviews! We're proud to see our books recognized alongside so many strong independent titles. Huge congratulations to everyone who helped bring these books into the world.

SWELL is the kind of book you can return to over and over again. It's the kind you pull off the shelf when you're restless, a little stuck, or daydreaming about chucking it all and heading for the horizon. 📚 tinyurl.com/5c65aa4u

Farmed clams, mussels, and oysters are among the lowest-carbon animal foods we can eat. They don’t need to be fed. They filter natural plankton from the water, so no crops are grown for pellets, and no extra fertilizer is in the system. (1/4) 📚 tinyurl.com/275shd28

For as long as there has been anything worth protecting, women have been doing that work. Indigenous women have guarded seeds, forests, and water for generations. Early conservation clubs ran on the organizing and fundraising of women who were rarely credited (1/4)

Did you know that glaciers serve as a water savings account for roughly a quarter of the world’s population? 📚: tinyurl.com/3rm9ed5n

Here is your first look at our upcoming book PROTEST: Respect It, Defend It, Use It. Authors @annieleonard.bsky.social and André Carothers ask a simple question: What would the world look like if we couldn't take to the streets, raise our voices, and stand together for change? (1/3)

We loved Hillary Rosner’s conversation on the Care More Be Better podcast! Hearing her talk at length about how land use choices are turning the planet into an obstacle course for wildlife makes you want to get up and do something about it! (1/3) 🎧: tinyurl.com/24xsuh3n 📚: tinyurl.com/yeysa5b6

We have an old favorite in rotation: PATH OF THE PUMA by Jim Williams. While many species retreat under development and climate stress, pumas are expanding, crossing highways and slipping through suburbs. Pick up a copy of this all-time favorite: tinyurl.com/bdh3hxf9

Since 1904, The Explorers Club has given its highest honor to people who change how we understand the world. This year, that medal goes to the president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation and former CEO of Patagonia, Kristine Tompkins (1/3)

Did you know that the breathtaking Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone gets its colors from living things? Those bands of color are composed of unique communities of heat-loving microbes, each adapted to a narrow range of temperatures and chemistry around the spring. (1/3) tinyurl.com/4frna8hy

New research has found pesticide residue in roughly 70% of soils sampled across 26 countries. And we're not just talking about traces; pesticides show up as one of the strongest drivers of soil biodiversity loss, right behind the soil’s basic physical and chemical properties. tinyurl.com/4shhp84h

"There is wisdom in waves...To find success in surfing, we must learn to be in harmony with nature. This will bring a sense of peace. By sharing this peace, and contributing to other people's happiness, we can find the true meaning of life." – Gerry Lopez (1/2) tinyurl.com/mv5z4pd9

The End-of-Season Sale is here! Now through March 3rd, all Patagonia Books titles are on sale! So, if you need one more good book to get you through the last cold stretch or to take on your first spring trip, now is a good time to pick it up. Browse the sale: tinyurl.com/427n4e8f

Happy birthday to iconic adventurer, Audrey Sutherland, who would be 105 years old today. Author of PADDLING MY OWN CANOE and PADDLING NORTH, she spent her life proving that you do not need a big boat, a crew, or a perfect plan to have a real adventure. (1/3) tinyurl.com/6hpr97ud

Mountain Journal just launched their MoJo Book Club, and their very first pick is ROAM by Hillary Rosner! We are thrilled to see ROAM chosen as their inaugural recommended read, complete with an author Q&A and an excerpt in today’s newsletter and on their site.

It is time for another round of “If you liked this… read that!" Fans of THE OVERSTORY, this one’s for you. If Richard Powers drew you into that forest scale way of thinking, FOUR FIFTHS A GRIZZLY keeps you there, but through sharp, thoughtful essays. tinyurl.com/z4tsxfhz

Did you know the first aloha shirts were stitched in the 1930s in Honolulu from leftover Japanese kimono fabric? These bright, handmade shirts were originally sold to locals in small tailor shops, and eventually sparked the idea of "Aloha Friday" and dressing down at work. (1/2) tinyurl.com/fvzyt7t5

What can we say about PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY that this review doesn't? Pick up a copy of our latest book: tinyurl.com/3h58m726

SOME STORIES is a collection of moments from another time. Early climbing days. Long surf trips. Bad roads, borrowed gear, questionable decisions, and the kind of freedom that’s harder to come by now. 📚: tinyurl.com/ypafk5pk

Wildfires are burning across Chile and Argentina right now, driven by extreme heat, drought, and fierce winds that are pulling the last moisture out of forests and grasslands.

Did you know that, globally, we throw away about 40% of the food we produce? A lot of that ends up in regular landfills, where it breaks down without oxygen and produces exorbitant amounts of methane. 📚: tinyurl.com/275shd28

New reporting out of Montana shows that a shrinking number of people now control a growing share of the state’s private land. When that much land sits in so few hands, entire ecosystems hinge on individual decisions about fences, development, access, and habitat. 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Fly fishing has picked up a lot of steam over the years, but the fish themselves haven’t changed much. They still eat, spook, and survive the way they always have. Which is why PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY feels, in our humble opinion, like a breath of cold river air. 📚: tinyurl.com/3h58m726

Do you judge a salmon by its color? See, while wild salmon get their deep red tones from a natural diet, farmed salmon do not. So, aquaculture farmers add synthetic carotenoids to their feed to replicate that tasty pink color. 📚: tinyurl.com/442vmakj

Raise your hand if you're crawling out of post-holiday hibernation mode right now 🙋 Start your year off right by stretching your legs, spending some time outside, and (our personal favorite) picking up a good book. We've got some excellent stories to add to your TBR: tinyurl.com/427n4e8f

We are so proud of the incredible books we published this year. Every story, essay, and photograph can be traced back to a single idea: that words and images can move people to act on behalf of our home planet. tinyurl.com/427n4e8f

New research is putting more detail to a worrying picture in Greenland. Scientists found that when warmer ocean currents reach the base of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, they can destabilize the ice from below, accelerating its retreat. 📚: tinyurl.com/3rm9ed5n

Holiday settings we fully endorse: book in hand, snacks nearby, fresh air on standby. Whatever you are celebrating, we hope your drinks are warm, your books are good, and your holiday is merry. Happy Holidays from all of us here at Patagonia Books!

It is time for another round of "If you liked this… read that," where we recommend Patagonia Books titles to match up with some of the big-name favorites already on your shelf 🧵 📚: tinyurl.com/427n4e8f

A common misconception about UPLIFTED is that it is a book built around one single, headline-worthy climb. It's not. Sonnie Trotter gives you the full texture of a climbing life. The friendships, the doubts, the grit, the joy, the long arc of getting better and growing up. 📚: tinyurl.com/58wskawh

We often recommend STILL SIDEWAYS this time of year. Devon Raney's exhilarating memoir tells the story of a passionate surfer, skateboarder, and snowboarder who, after losing most of his vision in an accident at 33, refused to let his disability dictate his life. tinyurl.com/mpp8e6ks

PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY is the perfect gift for everyone, from the curious beginner building confidence at the vise to the seasoned angler who appreciates timeless technique and clean, thoughtful instruction. And right now, it is 40% off: tinyurl.com/3h58m726

Mountains are vital ecosystems, cultural touchstones, and freshwater sources for half of the global population. They’re home to unique communities and countless species, and it's imperative that we work to protect them. 🧵

Big thanks to 5280 and Tattered Cover Bookstore for the review of our latest book, ROAM. This book follows the animals and people who share some of the last great migration routes, from elk and pronghorn to the communities working to keep those paths open. 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Imagine you are a young climber in Alberta, rappelling down a steep quartzite wall. Ten old bolts shine beside perfect cracks and edges, and as you explore the face, you realize the route could be climbed safely on natural gear. (1/5) 📚: tinyurl.com/58wskawh

When trees disappear, the air gets hotter. A new interactive map from the University of Leeds shows how deforestation is driving temperature increases of up to 5°C, affecting human health, crop productivity, and daily life. tinyurl.com/45braa2z 🧵/3

It is Giving Tuesday! If you are able, please consider donating to one of Patagonia’s nonprofit partners working on the front lines of climate, land, water, and community. tinyurl.com/5yrjj2ee

It's holiday sale time! Now through the end of the year, our entire library of books is up to 40% off. So, if you've been waiting to get your hands on ROAM, PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY, REGENERATING EARTH, or any of our other titles, now's the time! tinyurl.com/427n4e8f

Vultures are essential. They find dead animals and strip them to the bone, removing a massive disease source. And while their favorite snacks would make other animals sick, vultures' powerful stomach acid can neutralize harmful bacteria and viruses. 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Pictured: Scenes from a recent event celebrating TOOLS TO SAVE OUR HOME PLANET, featuring contributors Dianne Russell and Andres Jimenez, and hosted by @iclforearth.bsky.social! 📚: tinyurl.com/y2ty2vs5

Shout out to Fly Fisherman Mag for featuring PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY in their 2025 holiday gift guide. As they said, "It’s a timeless, technique-driven gift that inspires anglers to fish smarter, tie better, and appreciate the elegant simplicity of the pheasant tail." 📚: tinyurl.com/3h58m726

Coyote poop is being mailed across New York...for science. DNA from the droppings has helped researchers map family lines and movement patterns, revealing just how well these animals have adapted to urban life. 📸: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Many thanks to Alpinist Magazine for the kind words about UPLIFTED. This is what we mean when we say this book is about climbing...but it's also about so much more. Pick up a copy: tinyurl.com/58wskawh

Did you know that there are ~600k miles of fencing across the United States? And that doesn’t even include backyards or neighborhoods. For reference, that’s enough wire to wrap around the planet nearly TWENTY FOUR times. And yet, most of it isn’t even mapped. 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Happy birthday to Yvon Chouinard. Climber, angler, founder of Patagonia, and someone who’s spent a lifetime asking hard questions about how we live and work. He’s never been interested in doing things the usual way, and we're proud to be a part of his legacy.

Hillary Rosner is an award-winning journalist and science writer who has spent the past two decades exploring the complex relationship between people and the planet, following the threads that connect habitat, policy, and human behavior. (1/2) 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp

Did you know that barbed wire from abandoned pastures can block wildlife migration long after the livestock are gone? In Italy, endangered Marsican brown bears are hemmed in by ghost fences, old wells, and other relics of human use. (1/3) 📚: tinyurl.com/56k8r6dp