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Review: Altra x Soar's Premium New Collab Is for Trail Runners More Demanding Than Me
When running brands from the Rocky Mountains and Northeast London join forces, what you get is a super-technical collection for long days on the trail
Inside Southbound 400, the Wild & Unsanctioned Relay Race from Canada to NYC
The unique race pits teams of eight in an all-out 400-mile footrace across New York State. Here's the full scoop, from the founder & past winners
Sole Searching: How Saucony Updated Its Most Rugged Trail Running Shoe
Behind the design of the Xodus Ultra 4, a new distance-ready design with Vibram Megagrip sole and a springy midsole foam normally seen in road running
Do Carbon Plates Belong in Trail-Running Shoes? We Asked the Experts
Once reserved for elite marathoners, carbon plates are now showing up on trails. But are they actually helping you move faster or just hype?
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.
Japanese Outdoor Magazine Guide: 10 Print Titles for Gear Lovers
Even if you can't read Japanese, these expertly curated magazines will inspire you to seek greater adventures—and a new pair of rare hiking boots
Team Dream Takes on the Alps: Building a Shop and a Community in One Summer
How the Los Angeles cycling brand established an outpost in the tiny Italian town of Tirano, where spectacular rides and a warm welcome waited
Inside The Speed Project, an Unsanctioned 340-Mile Relay Race with a Cult Following
Three finishers share how and why they run the brutal desert race with a cult following, spanning Los Angeles to Las Vegas every spring since 2013
15 Best Running Brands Redefining Performance by Emphasizing Community & Cool
A new wave of IYKYK running brands is injecting the sport with a fresh perspective drawn from high design, fashion, cool kid culture, and run clubs
London's Cimoro Makes Custom Backpacks & Sought-After Gear for Ultralight Adventure
How the designer behind the cottage label turned a Saville Row education into designing performance packs & custom gear that fit like a bespoke suit
New Group Run Series Trailish Offers Trail Curious New Yorkers a Path to Go Off Road
The monthly event by Brooklyn outdoor store Outlandish provides city joggers a safe space to try trail. Here's what you need to know to get involved
In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits
Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.
Sole Searching: How Norda Made the 005 the Ultimate Running Shoe for Trail Racing
Just four years after launch, the Montreal-based brand has designed what they hope to be the lightest, fastest, most durable trail racing shoe yet
Glacier Glasses Guide: History, How They Work & The 10 Best to Trust in the Wild
Designed to protect eyes from the extreme solar radiation at high altitudes and UV reflections from snow, glacier glasses make function look stylish
How Hoka Makes Billions & Still Stays True to Its Trail Running Roots
In the French Alps, at the year's biggest trail running event, this writer saw evidence of how the billion-dollar brand will survive mainstreamization
Ultralight Innovator Pa'lante Introduces Its First Bag for Backcountry Ski Missions
Hands-on with the new minimalist backpack designed to haul just the essentials (avy gear included) on fast and light backcountry missions
A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert
Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)
Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)
Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why
Stay Dry & Comfortable in All Conditions: The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots for Women
Don't let the weather rain on your outdoor parade—here's how to keep your feet warm and dry with the best waterproof hiking shoe options
We Fastpacked the Toughest Trek in Europe So You Don't Have to
A comprehensive overview of the legendary 112-mile trail, from history to what I learned while fastpacking it, and what I would do differently
I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie
How one gnarly cross-country trip with this rugged rolling duffel bag changed my perspective on checked bags after a lifetime of carry-on-only living
The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style
Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process
Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall
How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail