Running terrain of the rocky-rooty-rutty variety is fun and rewarding, but no easy task. Add stream crossings, scree fields, and occasional snow patches, and it’s no surprise wild trails demand focus and athleticism at any pace, even the most leisurely. If you up the stakes by racing, then every foot strike carries even more weight. 　　That heightened challenge is why...

　　Jackson Hole is turning 60 this winter, and to celebrate, the resort is offering lift tickets at huge discounts. From August 1 through August 31, lift tickets for the 2025/26 season will be at their lowest prices all year. The ski resort is also launching several new types of passes for the 2025/26 season and bringing back one of its most popular...

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　　Smartwool Socks: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Smartwool) Smartwool makes some of our favorite hiking socks on the market, but they dont come cheap. A single pair can cost $25 or more. Thankfully, Smartwools website has a bunch of discounts and deals on its socks. Save 40% on these light-cushion crew socks or these full-cushion, over-the-calf socks perfect for winter...

　　The relentless pursuit of endurance lies at the heart of every trail runner and ultrarunner, and when it comes to long runs and rugged terrain, the HOKA Mafate 5 delivers a performance that won’t quit. 　　The newest release in the Mafate line, this shoe is designed to provide uncompromising support when the trail gets rough and the days grow long. If you...

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　　Six hundred fifty pounds sure sounds like a lot of weight. Until you’re trying desperately to squeeze three fellers, 8 days of supplies, packraft kits, and bear protection into the back of a Cessna 185 on floats. Then it’s just a cruel number. 　　The ancient scale on the porch of Brooks Range Aviation in Bettles, Alaska, weighed our fate: 630...

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　　There’s nothing quite like it. Not the spa cold plunge. Not the chlorinated pool. Not even the ocean I lived beside for nearly a decade. I’m talking about a true alpine lake dunk—the kind that leaves your skin tingling, your breath caught in your chest, and your mind somehow quieter. 　　I got my coldwater start at Fern Lake in Rocky...

　　Two miles into the descent of a Colorado front-range trail, I dashed among sharp rocks as the early morning light intensified. I focused on my feet to keep pace along the technical trail that skirted a steep cliff to my right. I felt planted and firm on the ground even though I bounded on the thick midsole of Hokas newest...

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