The Best Lightweight Backpacking Headlamp
The Nitecore NU25 is the best ultralight headlamp for thru-hiking, backpacking, and trail running at night.
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2nd Place: Grand to Grand Stage Race Recap
Welcome to the recap of the Grand to Grand Ultra 2024! It was a brutal yet interesting experience—171 miles through the desert from the...
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Productive Pace vs. Unproductive Pace: The Key to Success in Ultra Running, Trail Running, and FKTs
How to pace an FKT, Ultramarathon, or thru hike. The difference between productive pacing and unproductive pacing and how to turn unproducti
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Launching a Podcast
A podcast launch that will cover everythign from thru hiking to FKTs to trail running and of course the podcast is called Free Outside
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Cocodona 250 Gear List 2024
The Cocodona 250 gear list that will help me run 250 miles in one of the longest ultramarathon from Phoenix to Flagstaff.
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Crocs: The Best Trail Shoe?
Crocs are the quintessential outdoor footwear. Hiking, Trail Running, or backpacking, they can help you comfortably complete any trail
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"Free Outside" The Movie
The making of "Free Outside" the movie was far from conventional. The thru-hiking FKT came from a failed TV show, spurring filming a record
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The Beauty of Community – Scummy Summer SlammerÂ
Discover the challenges, and camaraderie in the 80-mile Scummy Summer Slammer—a trail running adventure from Bozeman to Yellowstone
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Running in Circles for 12 hours at night? SIGN ME UP! (Race Recap)
Last year I got second in this twelve hour race. This year I wanted to win Moonlight on Mt. Ascension. and here is how it went for me.
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Cocodona 250 Race Recap
Endure the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon with me—hallucinations, exhaustion, and emotional battles. A 250-mile journey of highs and lows.
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Cocodona 250 PreCap and Gear List
Cocodona 250 is one of my favorite ultramarathons of the year. But, what is my strategy and what will I wear to cover 250 miles?
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Jackpot 48 – The least introspective 87 loops
How do you run for 48 hours? Well, here is my adventure at Jackpost 48 in which I logged 200 miles.
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Hiking and Backpacking in Olympic National Park
Backpacking and exploring Olympic National Park can be complicated, but the reward is worth it in one of the most diverse National Parks.
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How to Plan a Thru-Hike
Mastering thru-hiking gear and strategic resupplying is crucial for trail success. Tailor your equipment and plan for your journey
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Physical vs. Mental Challenges of Big Efforts
Thru-hiking is a mental and physical marathon, blending self-discovery with diverse landscapes. Embrace the challenge.
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Running Rim To Rim To Rim at the Grand Canyon
Rim to Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon. How to do it and how it went as a trail run for me.
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How the Triple Crown Trails Have Changed in a decade
From solace to surge: The Pacific Crest Trail's evolution mirrors a backpacking boom. Economic boosts clash with resource strains
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim
How to run the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim successfully. The R2R2R is one of the iconic routes in the country.
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Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Are you looking to hike the Continental Divide Trail? I have done it twice, and here is what I can offer to help
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Best Day Hiking Backpacks
Unlock the Ultimate Day Hiking Experience with the Best Daypacks! Discover the perfect balance between capacity, organization, and comfort.
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