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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
10 Years of Skwama with Matthew Domm
Matt Domm Climbing in the Skwama
Gabe Joyes - Getting Ready for Your Goal Race
Gabe Joyes trekking
I have a confession:  I’m scared of my goal race.  You know the “A” race that motivates you to train hard... Read more...
Teal Dreher - Climbing and Pregnancy
Teal Dreher bouldering
La Sportiva athlete Teal Dreher shares her experience with climbing and fitness throughout pregnancy ... Read more...
Keenan Takahashi - Tips For Your Tips
Climber taking care of finger tips
La Sportiva athlete Keenan Takahashi shares some tricks for keeping your fingertips in tip-top shape... Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Individual Impacts on the Trail
Jim Harman shows off his reusable cup
Photo:  Race director Jim Harman showing off his sweet reusable cup. (Tayte Pollman/Jim Harman/ATRA) Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Sustainable Trail Running Part I
Jared Campbell running with mask
Pictured above, a Running Up For Air event, which combines hours of trail running to spread awareness for air pollution (Jared Campell) ... Read more...
Kylee Toth - Getting Kids Skiing Uphill
Kid skiing
Kylee Toth shares her story on how she managed to get her kids to enjoy their first backcountry turns... Read more...
Lauren Callaway - Evolving Ethics
Climbers observing someone bouldering
As the sport continues to surge, the need for all climbers to evaluate their impact is huge right now... Read more...
Kristina Pattison - 5 Do's & Don'ts of Race Week
Kristina Pattison running
After a year-long hiatus from races, Kristina Pattison gives a refresher on race week do's and don'ts... Read more...
Maine to Florida - East Coast Exposure
Trail Runner
With a stop at the highest point east of the Mississippi, 11 east coast trails for exposure-seekers... Read more...
Racing Through the Night: What to Expect
Clare Gallagher with headlamp
Sun down, head lamps on! We asked two ultra-vets about the challenges of running through the night... Read more...
7 Peak-Bagging Trails and Traverses Doable in a Day
Trail Runner
Seven iconic mountain traverses doable in a day, and by day we mean 24 hours. Headlamps at the ready!  Read more...
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...