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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
Getting Out in Boulder - Top 8 Trails
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With open plains giving way to high peaks, Boulder's hiking trails cover beautiful and varied terrain.  Read more...
Nick Elson - Safety Tips for Mountain Running
Nick Elson scrambling to the summit
Mountain runner and climber, La Sportiva athlete Nick Elson shares safety tips for technical terrain.  Read more...
How To: Weekend Backpacking Tips
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La Sportiva shares tips for weekend backpackers trying to get the most out of their time on the trail. Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Rolling Your Hip Flexors
Kristina Pattison standing on summit
Routine mobility work provides noticeable results and pays dividends in performance and recovery time. Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Hip Mobility for Runners
Kristina Pattison running on summit
Full range of motion in key joints, like the hips, is vital in reducing risk of injury among runners.  Read more...
10 Incredible Trail Runs in the Great Lakes Region
View of a lake in the Midwest
Not to be overlooked, the upper Midwest offers runners challenging trails over glacier-carved terrain. Read more...
John Gaston - Training for Skimo Off-Snow
John Gaston skiing
La Sportiva athlete John Gaston on how to train for skimo without the sport's essential element: snow.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Strengthen Your Glutes
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Doctor of Physical Therapy and ultrarunner Kristina Pattison shares four exercises for strong glutes.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Two Hip Strengtheners
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Two exercises that help runners build strength and stability, for tackling technical mountain terrain. Read more...
10 National Forests With Incredible Trail Running
National Forest trail
From Alaska to the southeast, our National Forests offer some of the best trail running opportunities.  Read more...
Foot Care for Long Distance Hikes
La Sportiva hiking boots tromping through stream
From weekend backpacking trips, to thru-hiking epics, read these tips to keep your feet feeling fresh. Read more...
Paige Claassen - On Fear After Injury
Paige Claassen bouldering
La Sportiva climbing athlete Paige Claassen shares on how to mentally train through fear post injury. Read more...