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Ridges and Roads Part 2
Ridges and Roads Part 2
Base Camp to Summit in 9:55: Tyler Andrews on His Everest Speed Record
Base Camp to Summit in 9:55: Tyler Andrews on His Everest Speed Record
Ridges and Roads
Someone riding their bicycle on a mountain road with peaks visible in the distance
Max Kilcoyne: Denali Trip Report
Max Kilcoyne: Denali Trip Report
Lea Mulligan: Cruel Jewel 100
Lea Mulligan: Cruel Jewel 100
Gym Series - Climbing for Power
Climber bouldering in the gym
Skip the weight room, learn to use the strength you already have and become a more powerful climber... Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Winter Running ≠ Summer Running
Clare Gallagher running by the Flatirons
“How do you train throughout the winter?” Clare Gallagher talks cold weather motivation and training... Read more...
7 Best Winter Trail Runs in Colorado
Snowy trail near the Flatirons
With a little preparation you can keep logging winter miles on CO trails, even when the mercury drops Read more...
Getting Out in NYC - 6 Trails to Explore
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This list offers outdoor escapes from Manhattan Island, for those seeking trails to run or hike on... Read more...
Backcountry Skiing - Tools of the Trade
Andy Dorais backcountry skiing
La Sportiva ski team athlete Andy Dorais is an ER doctor in the Salt Lake Valley. While he finds his work rewarding, time spent with his young family is more... Read more...
Backcountry Skiing - Understanding Safety
Jason Dorais skiing
Ski team athlete Jason Dorais says knowing what you don't know is half the battle in the backcountry... Read more...
Backcountry Skiing - More Accessible Than You Think
Two backcountry skiers during sunrise
La Sportiva athlete Andy Dorais talks about the rewards—no lines, better powder—of backcountry skiing... Read more...
Getting Out in San Francisco - Top 10 Trails
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Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the coastlines and old-growth forests of the Bay Area Read more...
Getting Out in DC - Top 10 Trails
Hiker in La Sportiva boots
Find more than museums and monuments in D.C. Explore the city's surroundings with our trail guide... Read more...
Getting Out in Seattle - Top 10 Trails
Hiker in La Sportiva boots
Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the lush forests and rocky summits surrounding Seattle... Read more...
Need to Know Skimo: Colorado
Skier posing in La Sportiva gear
Uphill policies from a few Colorado ski resorts decoded- so you can get more time on the skin tracks.  Read more...
Anton Krupicka - Switch to Skimo
Anton Krupicka skiing
From the Dolomites to the Rockies, when snow caps the mountains Anton Krupicka takes to the planks...  Read more...