The most commonplace question about long-distance hiking is also the most complicated to answer: How do you find the resources—the time, the money, the petcare, the childcare—to walk into the woods and…
What to Know When Shopping for Used Ski Gear
Buying used skis, poles, and boots is risky business. Not only does it take a lot of knowledge to actually know what you’re looking for, but the signs of wear and tear…
How Mountain Biker Hannah Otto Set the FKT on Moab’s Whole Enchilada
Pro off-road cyclist andVeloNews contributor Hannah Otto has set a new fastest known time (FKT) on the Whole Enchilada, a legendary 55-mile mountain bike route outside of Moab, Utah. Otto’s time is…
New Cordura Fabric Will Be Showcased Around the World Through Material ConneXion
Marking another milestone in the Cordura re/cor fabric launch, Material ConneXion, a leading material insights company, has accepted the Cordura re/cor collection—which features ten new fabrics—onto its platform. The award-winning fabrics, including…
I Never Used to Run with Poles. Now I Won’t Hit the Trails Without Them.
The first time I used poles for running was in 2008 at a vertical kilometer race in the Italian Dolomites. The slope was so steep I practically scraped my chin on the…
Fearing for Employee Safety, Cotopaxi Closed Its San Francisco Location Three Weeks Ago. It Reopened Today.
Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith announced today that the company’s San Francisco Hayes Valley store has reopened after closing down three weeks ago due to theft, vandalism, and fear for employee safety. On…
The best 14 road racing shoes in 2023
There’s never been a better time to be racing on the roads than in 2023. With a massive choice of super shoes available from every technical running shoe manufacturer on the planet!…
2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal Results — Alex Gazan, Patrick Vellner Notch Wins
Alex Gazan (Individual Women) and Patrick Vellner (Individual Men) are the winners of the 2023 CrossFit North America West Semifinal. To notch his Semifinal win, Vellner, the 2022 CrossFit Games runner-up, beat…
Recognizing the Signs of Medical Gaslighting Is the First Step to Reclaiming Your Voice—And Health
I’d just explained about the nose bleeds, blurred vision, and throbbing pain on one side of my head when my doctor told me, “You’re just studying too hard.” To me, I couldn’t…
How To Start Addressing Financial Trauma, the Mental Health Phenomenon That Affects Your Financial Well-Being
Recently, I found myself sitting on the edge of my bed, panicking over the phone call that just ended. My boss saying the words “you’re just no longer a good fit” replayed…
What Endurance Sports Taught Me About Navigating Grief
My mother was holding a stuffed monkey on her lap. She was nuzzling her nose against its nose, clucking and cooing at it as if it were a small child. “Hi,” I…
5 Ways to Take a Break at Work (and Stress Less) In 60 Seconds
No one needs to tell you that work is a source of stress. But the workplace—and its unrelenting deadlines, meetings, politics, and frustrations—has become the leading stressor for Americans. According to a…
Why You Should Always Check the Color of Your Pee Before You Get on an Airplane, According to a Hydration Scientist
POV: You just came off a cross-country redeye, and you’ve finally arrived at your picturesque travel destination feeling far from glamorous. (Read: Skin is feeling dry and crusty; body is dehydrated and…
Robert Moor Doesn’t Freak Out (Until It’s Time to Freak Out)
Robert Moor told his story to producer Cat Jaffee for an episode of The Daily Rally podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. I had this moment of horror where…
Don’t Miss These National Park Events This Summer
I’m not saying anyone needs another reason to visit a national park this summer. Grandiose landscapes and epic adventure are plenty and then some. But our national-park system hosts a series of…
When the Fire Came for Fort McMurray
Canada is the world’s fourth largest oil producer and the third largest exporter. Nearly half of all American oil imports—around four million barrels per day—come from there, the equivalent of one ultra-large…