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.
What’s the Difference Between an External Frame Pack and an Internal Frame Pack? Ken Knapp|July 2, 2018 External frame packs look very different from internal frame packs. Learn the pros and cons of each design so you can decide which is right for you.
Putting the Colorado Trail on the Map Betsy Welch|June 29, 2018 In 1990, Jerry Brown became the first person to bikepack the Colorado Trail. Ten years later, he returned on his bike to survey the trail and make the map that everyone—hikers and equestrians, too—uses on the trail today.
Pete Ripmaster Wins the Iditarod Trail Invitational. What’s Next? Graham Averill|June 26, 2018 Pete Ripmaster, an ultrarunner known for accomplishing 50 races in 50 states, recently won the Iditarod Trail Invitational—an epic race that takes runners, bikers and skiers on a 1,000-mile journey across Alaska’s wilderness, from Knik to Nome. Learn what the athlete is up to now and what he's planning next.
Get Schooled in Outdoor Product Design Morgan Tilton|June 26, 2018 Universities across the West are launching college degree programs to help train the next generation of outdoor leaders and product developers with sustainability at the helm.
The Humble Beginnings of Mountain Bike Racing Tony Gill|June 25, 2018 If you’re feeling the itch to battle adulthood’s drudgery, no matter where you live, what your experience level is or what your bike looks like, go ahead and sign up for a race. It’s time to toe the line. May the trail gods smile favorably upon thee.
Going Somewhere? Put These 5 Mountain Bike Trails On Your List Julie Brown|June 21, 2018 We asked five rippers who live across North America which mountain bike trails they’d recommend on their home turf.
What Runners Eat Before They Run Megan Michelson|June 20, 2018 A good breakfast the morning of a big race might be just as important as your training leading up to the day. Here’s what top runners eat before they run.
How Much Does It Cost to Hike the Appalachian Trail? Aer Parris|June 19, 2018 Learn the true cost of hiking the Appalachian Trail with our comprehensive guide. Plan your budget and make the most of your adventure.
