The World’s Next Great Skier is a 12-Year-Old Named Kai Jones Megan Michelson|July 24, 2018 The most surprising star of Teton Gravity Research’s new ski film, Far Out? A preteen grom named Kai Jones, who grew up, quite literally, in the TGR family.
A New Documentary Shows How Bicycles Are a Tool For Women’s Empowerment in Afghanistan Julie Brown|July 23, 2018 In her new documentary, Afghan Cycles director Sarah Menzies embeds herself with the Afghan Women’s National Cycling Team. There, she tells a story of women who found joy and purpose on a bicycle and want to keep riding, no matter what.
Why I Signed Up for a Race I Knew I Couldn’t Finish Morgan Sjogren|July 20, 2018 In the high peaks of Colorado, there’s a lesser-known trail-running event so tough that racers are almost guaranteed not to finish.
Hot Out? Here’s How to Run Even on Summer’s Hottest Days Corey Buhay|July 19, 2018 Don’t let summer’s scorching temperatures cancel your trail runs. Turns out, you can train your body to handle running in higher heat.
Best-Selling Outdoor Gear in 2018 (so far) Aer Parris|July 16, 2018 We’re pretty obsessed with gear—and have been for the past 80 years. And if you’re here, that means you’re also probably pretty obsessed. We’re bringing you the top purchased products across every category for the first half of 2018. If your fellow outdoorspeople think this stuff is good, we bet you will too.
How to Plan a Hike for the Whole Family Shanti Hodges|July 13, 2018 Want to plan the perfect hike for the whole family? Ask yourself the following questions to set yourself up for success: Who is in your family? What makes hiking satisfying for you? What trails do you have access to? And what does your gear look like?
There’s No Such Thing As a Perfect Hike Matt Crossman|July 13, 2018 We all have great expectations when we set out on a hike. We go in with preconceived notions and come out disappointed when they aren’t met. But I’ve noticed a strange trend in my hiking life: Some hikes have a way of becoming retroactively better than I had ever hoped.
One Woman’s Story on Becoming an Adaptive Athlete Kade Krichko|July 12, 2018 After a 15-foot fall left her paralyzed from the waist down, Lindsey Runkel found her way back to her bike.
Our Best Gear, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers Aer Parris|July 12, 2018 Here at the co-op, we review tons of products. Some of our reviews are produced by in-house teams and subject-matter experts. Other times, we turn to you—the customer—to provide feedback. Here's a roundup of some summer 2018 customer favorites, based on extra enthusiastic reviews.
Athlete Mariah Gilbert Wins Gold at the Special Olympics After Only Paddle Boarding For a Year Aer Parris|July 10, 2018 Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) made its debut in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. More than 20 athletes from across the country competed, including Mariah Gilbert, 19, who won a gold medal in the 3,200-yard event.
6 New Trails You Need to Run Megan Michelson|July 6, 2018 Tired of running the same old trails? Start a list of destination trail-running locales—including newly built trails around the country and classic favorites—that you’ll visit one day, sooner or later.
Vermont Plans the East Coast’s First Purpose-Built, Hut-Supported Mountain Bike Route Olivia Dwyer|July 6, 2018 Six chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are joining forces to plan the Velomont Trail, a 130-mile route proposed from Killington to Stowe through the Green Mountains.
