Why Has No One Completed a Winter Thru-Hike of the CDT? Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The Continental Divide Trail, a long-distance trail running 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, has yet to be completed in the winter months.
How Anita Naidu Connects Mountain Biking to Social Change Leslie Hittmeier|January 30, 2019 A professional mountain biker and coach, Anita Naidu is inspiring a generation of women—both in Western and Eastern cultures—to break the rules.
‘I love it and I have passion for it’: Federal Employees On Returning to Work Jenni Gritters|January 28, 2019 After the 35-day shutdown, which left some 800,000 federal employees furloughed or required to work without pay, these employees celebrate a return to something akin to business as usual.
Why Ralph Backstrom Gave Up Snowboarding For Coffee Megan Michelson|January 28, 2019 You won’t find elite snowboarder Ralph Backstrom on a mountain these days. Instead, he’s focused on a new gig: running his own small-batch coffee roaster.
President Trump Announces Temporary Deal to Reopen Government Michelle Flandreau|January 25, 2019 On Jan. 25, President Trump announced a short-term deal to end the longest partial government shutdown in the country's history.
Top-Rated Trails From HOKA ONE ONE’S Athletes Jess Daddio|January 23, 2019 HOKA's athletes have run all over the world. From local loops to faraway destinations, learn the scoop on seven of their favorite trails.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
Electric Bikes Are Having a Moment. Here’s Why. Julie Brown|January 22, 2019 Trends show that electric bicycles are seeing exponential growth in recent years. Research sheds light on who is riding e-bikes, and why.
Jasmin Paris on Her Record-Setting Win of Britain’s Montane Spine Race Cassidy Randall|January 18, 2019 The 35-year-old ultra athlete and new mom shares what it was like to dominate the challenging 268-mile course that's lovingly known as Britain's most brutal race.
Mindfulness with John Allcock Shelby Stanger|January 16, 2019 Every morning teenagers from the Sea Change Preparatory School in San Diego meet at the beach for a mindfulness practice and an open ocean swim. For John Allcock, mindfulness and swimming go hand in hand.
Mountain Biking is Booming in Appalachia—But What Does It Take to Get Trails Built? Jess Daddio|January 14, 2019 Throughout Appalachia, towns are embracing multiuse trail projects to help diversify their economies and improve community wellness.
‘This is so hard on the small communities’: The Shutdown’s Economic Toll Jenni Gritters|January 12, 2019 As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, rural communities like Ashford, WA, near Mount Rainier National Park, are feeling the economic impact.
