The Most Punishing Running Race You’ve Never Heard Of Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 Unlike most ultramarathons, Big’s Backyard Ultra, held in a backyard in Tennessee, has no set distance or finish time. Participants continue running an endless loop until there’s only one person left standing.
The Rescuer In Need of Saving Megan Michelson|October 25, 2018 What happens when a highly trained search and rescue volunteer from the Tetons sees one too many accidents in the field? It sends him into an emotional spiral he says he could barely climb out of.
Kate Courtney’s Path to World Cup Victory Heather Hansman|October 25, 2018 At 22 years old, Kate Courtney became the first American world champion mountain biker in 17 years, winning the Elite UCI World Championships for cross-country mountain biking in Switzerland in September.
Trail Running In China on the Rise Kade Krichko|October 24, 2018 In the last decade, China has seen a surge in trail-running races and participants. It’s all part of a changing landscape with a new focus on fitness and outdoor recreation.
How Ada Hatch Helped Change the Field of Archaeology for Women Morgan Sjogren|October 22, 2018 A profile of Ada Hatch, 76, who spent the summer of 1962 working as one of the Southwest’s first woman archaeologists on the Glen Canyon Salvage Project.
Not Too Dry, Not Too Muddy, the Trails Are Just Right Julie Brown|October 22, 2018 Mountain biking revolves around dirt and gravity. But there’s a third element that, while less obvious, makes all the difference: moisture. Just a little bit of rain, and the trails transform into hero dirt.
Why You Should Plan This Winter’s Ski Trip Right Now Olivia Dwyer|October 19, 2018 Looking for the best deals on flights, lift tickets and lodging for a ski trip for this winter? Experts agree: Book early.
A Classic North Carolina Winter Climbing Destination Is Open Again Graham Averill|October 18, 2018 Sauratown Mountain has a new approach trail and freshly negotiated access for climbers.
40 Years Later: The Story Behind the First American Ascent of K2 Aer Parris|October 18, 2018 Discover the incredible story of the first person to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Read about the historic American ascent on REI's blog.
Summiting at 17,000 Feet: My Climb of Kilimanjaro with Outdoor Afro Brittany Leavitt|October 18, 2018 On June 20, 2018, an 11-person expedition became the second all-Black U.S. team to summit Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Brittany Leavitt, a 29-year-old preschool teacher and REI Outdoor School instructor, recounts her experience here.
Aspen’s 30-Year-Old Cycling Club is a Community Hub Tess Weaver Strokes|October 18, 2018 In Aspen, weekly races are a community gathering thanks to the longstanding tradition of the Aspen Cycling Club.
Best Moab Mountain Biking Trails – Our Top 10 Kristen Arendt|October 16, 2018 Whether you’re planning a bucket-list road trip or are simply looking for next-level trails, these mountain bike rides are the best that Moab has to offer.
