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Micah Ling

Micah Ling
  • Contributing Writer
  • Salida, COMicah Ling is a freelance writer and gear reviewer based out of Salida, Colorado, though she spends a lot of time traveling. She enjoys all things outdoors, but especially mountain biking and trail running.

Micah Ling is a freelance writer and gear reviewer based out of Salida, Colorado, though she spends a lot of time traveling. She enjoys all things outdoors, but especially mountain biking and trail running. In 2025, she spent six months driving around the U.S. and Canada with her partner and dog, visiting the best national parks along the west coast along the way.

Ling has contributed to Outside Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, Runner's World, Esquire, GQ, Escape Collective, Backpacker, and Like the Wind. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Indiana University.

Recent articles by Micah

Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: The Carbon Plated Racer for Any Trail

Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: This Carbon Plated Racer Is for Any Kind of Trail

Subtle updates make Hoka's premier trail racing shoe better than ever—and it isn't just for racing, or the pros, either

Inside the Mind of Trail Running's Elite Everyman Vincent Bouillard

Inside the Mind (& Schedule) of Trail Running's Elite Everyman Vincent Bouillard

What's it take for a Hoka shoe engineer and recent dad to maintain regular old life and win the world's most iconic 100-mile races?

Notes From a Road Trip Through Oregon’s Best State and National Parks

Notes From an Epic Road Trip Through Oregon’s Best State and National Parks

Contributor Micah Ling just returned from a 6 month road trip through the West Coast's best parks. Here, she shares highlights from the Beaver State

A Road Trip Guide to the Best National Park Hikes in Washington State

A Road Trip Guide to the Best National Park & Wilderness Hikes in Washington State

Contributor Micah Ling set out on a 6-month road trip to visit the West Coast's best parks. Here, she shares highlights from the Evergreen State

One Epic Road Trip Through California's Best State and National Parks

Notes From an Epic Road Trip Through California's Best State and National Parks

Contributor Micah Ling set out on a 6 month road trip to visit the West Coast's best national parks. Here, she shares highlights from the Golden State

10 Bucket List Worthy Trail Races for Women

A Trail Runner's Bucket List: 10 Races All Women Should Run

By prioritizing women's podiums, better course design, and inclusive marketing, these races are removing barriers to female and non-binary athletes.

How Trail Sisters Informs, Supports, and Empowers Women in Trail Running

How Trail Sisters Grew From Blog to Trail Running Community & Women-Only Race Series

Founded in 2016 by Gina Lucrezi, TS became a network of women's trail events and developed a standard to measure how well races support female runners

Latitude 40: Making Adventure Maps the Old-School Way Since 1989

This Niche Map Maker Proves the Old-School Approach Still Stands a Chance

How a passion for mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking led one couple to dedicate their lives to hand mapping Utah & Colorado for future adventurers

Indiana-based Janus Motorcycles Makes Custom Bikes Built for Fun

Building Custom Bikes for Those Who Never Thought They'd Want One

The modest shop designs and builds classic looking, modern performing custom bikes that are above all else, fun to ride