Stylish, clued-up men are looking beyond Patagonia and going gaga for a new wave of hiking-style clothes. They’re good-looking—and, often, pricey. Call it Gorpcore 2.0.

The actor and musician Jeff Bridges discusses how to “let it do you,” why almost dying was a gift, and his new album, “Slow Magic,” in an interview with Amanda Petrusich. The danger behind ...