Porter Fox is an author and journalist whose works explore adventure, environmental issues, and the intersection of place and identity. His critically acclaimed books include "Northland: A 4,000-Mile Journey Along America’s Forgotten Border," published by W.W. Norton in 2018, and "The Last Winter: The Scientists, Adventurers, Journeymen, and Mavericks Trying to Save the World," released in 2021. His earlier work, "DEEP: The Story of Skiing and the Future of Snow" (2013), garnered widespread attention, appearing on the cover of "The New York Times Sunday Review" and being discussed in both chambers of the U.S. Congress. Fox’s writing has been featured in prestigious publications such as "The New York Times Magazine", "The Believer", "Outside", and "National Geographic Adventure".
Fox’s career spans fiction, nonfiction, and editorial work, with a focus on literary travel writing and environmental narratives. A graduate of The New School’s MFA program in fiction, he teaches at Columbia University School of the Arts and edits the award-winning journal "Nowhere". His writing has earned numerous accolades, including inclusion in "The Best American Travel Writing", a Western Press Association Maggie Award, and a Lowell Thomas Award for excerpts from "Northland." He was also a MacDowell Colony fellow and recipient of the Calderwood Foundation Art of Nonfiction Grant. Beyond writing, Fox has contributed to documentary filmmaking and collaborated with art collectives, with installations featured at the Venice Biennale and Mass MoCA.
Known for his immersive storytelling, Fox blends firsthand adventure with rigorous research, particularly on themes of climate change and cultural landscapes. His recent projects include a completed short story collection and an anthology co-edited with poet Larry Fagin, showcasing his versatility across genres.