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Maggie Slepian

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As seen in: New York Magazine, MSN, MSN Ireland, MSN UK, The New York Times, The New York Times en Español, Yahoo Life, Aol, Clarín (Argentina), Tripadvisor, WIRED Magazine and
Covers:  Travel, outdoors, backcountry travel, backpacking, mental health, environment, intersection of culture and outdoors
Writer | Work in @nytimes, @outside, @Longreads, @huffpo, @lonelyplanet, @strategist

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Maggie Slepian’s Biography

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I am a Montana- based freelance writer and editor, primarily located in Bozeman but with frequent domestic and international travel. My work covers the outdoors and travel sector, as well as culture, environment, and mental health.

My narrative and reporting has been nominated for Best American Essays, ASME awards, and I won a 2025 ASJA. My work has appeared in the New York Times, Longreads, Lonely Planet, Tripadvisor, Travel + Leisure, New York Magazine, and more. I have been featured in the …

Maggie Slepian’s Journalist Portfolio

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Failure To Lawn - Longreads

Failure To Lawn - Longreads

On what a dying patch of turfgrass can teach us about water scarcity, ecological repair, and the lies we tell…

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Welcome to the Rejected Housewives Suite

Welcome to the Rejected Housewives Suite

Maggie Slepian's single (and yes, cat-lady) home became a landing zone for friends after breakups.

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Is Your Fitness Tracker Actually Hurting You?

Is Your Fitness Tracker Actually Hurting You?

Constant health and fitness monitoring has its benefits, but it can also diminish your ability to listen to y…

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Summit Fever Has a Body Count. Don't Become a Statistic.

Summit Fever Has a Body Count. Don't Become a Statistic.

Even the most experienced hikers can fall victim to a "reach the top at all costs" mentality in the mountains…

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Five Fall Days in Malta

Five Fall Days in Malta

Outdoor journalist Maggie Slepian shares how she and her partner spent five days in Malta with almost entirel…

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I Nearly Died Drowning. Here's What It's Like to Survive. - Longreads

I Nearly Died Drowning. Here's What It's Like to Survive. - Longreads

On coming to terms with a near-death experience.

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Articles

I lived out of this 1 Cotopaxi suitcase for 23 days in Southeast Asia-thanks to these 11 holy grail essentials

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I Lived Out of This 1 Cotopaxi Suitcase for 23 Days in Southeast Asia—Thanks to These 11 Holy Grail Essentials

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After several years of consistent, extended travel abroad, I am proud to say I’ve finally learned how to pack like a pro. Last month, my partner and I spent 23 days traveling around South Korea and Thailand on a once-in-a-lifetime trip that took us on a liveaboard scuba boat, to a remote national park, and to the massive hubs of Seoul and Bangkok.
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5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Backpacking

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With no judgement intended, it’s pretty easy to pick out a beginner backpacker compared to more experienced thru-hikers or backcountry travelers. Someone new to the backcountry might have the most heavily advertised, classic backpacking setup pulled straight from the store shelves. They might be carrying extra weight or feel wilted during mileage-comparison conversations at camp.
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Awards

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American Society of Journalists and Authors

2025 - Winner: I Nearly Died Drowning

"Slepian takes what sounds like an obvious topic and turns it on its head. Fast-paced and well-written, this piece is the perfect mix of a gripping, high stakes adventure narrative coupled with research and expert interviews offering clinical perspective and takeaways for the reader." Winner of Wellness, Fitness & Sports Writing

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Best American Science and Nature Writing

2025 - Notable: Danger on the Divide

Shortlisted for the Best American Science and Nature writing anthology, 2025

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American Society of Magazine Editors

2025 - Nomination: Best Outdoors and Sports Writing

Nominated for ASME for "I Nearly Died Drowning" via Longreads

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