There are a few theories as to how Colorado’s so-called Million Dollar Highway—the 25-mile stretch of http://c9d75o88s1kx0pb9har4mj0p54.hop.clickbank.net Highway 550 that connects the high-elevation towns of Silverton and Ouray—got its name. According to…
Month: April 2022
Pet-Friendly Artificial Grass: The Ultimate Yard Upgrade for Dog Owners
Three years ago, I had our small, fenced-in back yard replaced with synthetic grass. Was it expensive? Yes. But just look at the results. And this is what the yard looks like…
How the Social Dynamics of a Training Group Can Hold You Back
I have a vivid memory from my first high-school cross country season. Late in the race at the city championships, I caught up to the top runner on my team and tucked…
These Teens Spent Their Gap Year Hooking State Fish All Over America
The not-so-small acts of kindness stuck out to Luke Konson and Daniel Balserak. Local anglers shared priceless intel about how to catch their state’s official fish and, Konson says, “Got us onto…
Wait. Did My Friend Just Trick Me into Stealing a Tent?
Welcome to Tough Love. We’re answering your questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Our advice giver is Blair Braverman, dogsled racer and author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube….
What Outdoor Retailer’s Move Back to Utah Means for the Industry
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Outdoor Retailer was our industry’s indispensable event. Twice annually, more than 20,000 people crowded into the trade show, wandering a vast grid of booths that displayed companies’ top-secret…
She Fell Eight Feet Down a Trailhead Toilet. But She Got Her Phone.
What’s your worst outdoor fear? Is it being stalked by a mountain lion or chased by a grizzly bear? Perhaps it’s being buried in an avalanche, or running out of food and…
How Super Shoes are Upending Running’s Sponsorship Model
Last week’s Boston Marathon sparked yet another debate about shoe tech in professional running. This time, the question wasn’t whether super shoes were undermining cherished notions of competitive fairness, but whether pro…
Thru-Hiking Messed Up My Feet. Here’s How Toe Socks Came to the Rescue.
For the better part of two years, after I finished hiking the Appalachian Trail and tried (and repeatedly failed) to return to running, the lower half of my right leg became a…
Tommy Rivs’ Cancer-Free Return to the Boston Marathon Was Beautiful
Alternating bouts of jogging and walking, Thomas Puzey—widely known as “Tommy Rivs” or simply “Rivs”—made his way along Boylston Street toward the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 18. Flashing…