About Me
I’m Adam Roy, a writer, editor, and creator. In my professional life, I’m the editor-in-chief of Backpacker and a former editor at Outside, Matador Network, and the alt-weeklies Westword and Phoenix New Times. I’ve also written for magazines including Paste, Triathlete, and High Country News. Outside of work I’m a hiker, rock climber, skier, spider enthusiast, amateur cartographer and coder, game creator, and dad.
Get to Know My Writing
“The Oregon Coast Trail: The Best, Biggest Beach Walk of Your Life,” Backpacker
“‘I’m Afraid People Will Die Because of This’: Rangers Sound the Alarm Over Mass Firings,” Backpacker
“A Visitor to Big Bend Carved Their Name in a Rock—and Damaged a 5,000-Year-Old Petroglyph Forever,” Backpacker
“Wolves Won’t Wait,” Backpacker
“Keep Your Bird-Watching—I’m a Spider Man,” Outside
“14 Years Ago South Park Understood Tourette Syndrome More Than Any Other Movie or TV Show,” Paste