Nothing compares to that feeling of being truly out there, surrounded by wild places and close friends. The pace of life slows, even as your pace on trail picks up. You begin to appreciate the simple…
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Everyone signs up for races for their own reasons. For me, at least one compelling reason is the excuse to train harder than I otherwise might. I’m better about blocking time out on the calendar,…
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The moment it hit, Dan Sedlacek was hiking up Mount Whitney using expensive hiking poles. It was the only piece of pricey, technical gear he had bought for his 2,665-mile Pacific Crest Trail hike. His…
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Sometimes, a simple question can lead to a big answer. For the founders of Bureo skateboards, that question began on the beach – in particular, with the trash on the beach. How could people be…
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I’ve long been a fan of Stonewear women’s clothing. The brand’s pieces are simple, yet accented with thoughtful design details. The look is comfortable, yet professional. The colors are bright, yet don’t scream ’70s. And,…
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Ummm … I’m addicted. It’s only been five days since I crossed the finish line of my first 24-hour adventure race. Yet, when an offer hit my e-mail inbox this morning to do another one in…
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When asked to review the CloudLine Apparel UltraLight Cushion Merino Wool Socks, I immediately balked at the idea of wearing merino wool in the summer. It’s probably my closet full of wool sweaters and base layers…
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Hey, hey, hey, welcome to the latest in the Live on Kickstarter series. As the authority on outdoor gear startups, we always have an eye on unique outdoor gear rolling off crowdfunding sites. We started…
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It was New Year’s Day and Austin Becker was returning to the south rim of the Grand Canyon after spending the night at Phantom Ranch, when he found himself surrounded by tourists examining his t-shirt….
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While in college at Purdue, Andrew Rademacher pole vaulted for the university team. He suffered regular injuries and wondered if that was just part of the sport. After college he started running barefoot in soft…
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