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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
Urban Trails for the Traveling Runner
Runner crossing bridge
Run on the go with our guide to urban trails in 10 major cities where bike paths and greenways abound... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Hamstring Tendinopathy
Two runners on the descent
Bullet-proof your hamstrings with this routine from La Sportiva mountain runner and DPT Andrew Fast... Read more...
Hiking in the United States, Region by Region
Hiker walking along lake
The variety of terrain in the United States makes for some incredible and unique hiking opportunities.... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Ankle Stability
Two runners heading uphill
Build balance and strength with these exercises to protect runners' most vulnerable joint: the ankle... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Anterior Knee Pain
Adam and friend running uphill
If you're having knee pain, look up the chain! Andrew Fast DPT shares two hip exercises for runners... Read more...
What You Should Know Before Running the LT100
Clare Gallagher at the finish line
"The 100 had been on my mind because—why not?" Clare Gallagher gives advice for LT100 Read more...
7 Trails Made for Weekend Backpacking Trips
Trekking through puddle
From New Hampshire to California, seven weekend-worthy trails to inspire your next backpacking trip... Read more...
Training Tips for Maintaining Motivation
Kylee Toth Ohler uphill
Switch up your training program and refresh your motivation with tips from Nick Elson and Kylee Ohler... Read more...
Gym Series - One Hour Sport Workout
Paige Claassen Gym Climbing
Only have an hour? Have a plan for a shorter session in order to maximize the time you do have... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing Technique
Climber bouldering in the gym
Proper technique comprises a set of skills that can increase a climber's efficiency across ability... Read more...
Fastpacking - How to Get Started
La Sportiva boots in water
Intended for traveling long, fast and light, fastpacking lets you cover more ground than backpacking... Read more...
Gym Series - Bouldering Power Hour
Climber bouldering in the gym
Only have an hour? Maximize a lunch break, or shorter training session with these bouldering drills... Read more...