What Is a Via Ferrata & the 16 Best Spots to Try It in the US
This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages
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Vivobarefoot & Moonlight Gear Debut New Barefoot Shoes for Skate & Snow
The UK barefoot pioneer & Japanese ultralight gear maker explore a shared philosophy of natural movement with two piece collaboration for pow surfing
How UTMB Became a Chaotic Spectacle and the Race Women Runners Deserve
This year's UTMB inspired conflict and debate about sustainability, but what if its beneficial impact on women's trail running is more important?
A Peek Inside Gore-Tex HQ to See How the Best Waterproof Running Shoes Are Made
On a tour hosted by Hoka, we received a rare look behind the curtain of the world's best-known name in waterproofing—here's what we saw
Raide Women’s LF 2L Review: Finally, a Women’s-Specific Running Belt
As running belts are getting good enough to take the place of vests on trails, few brands are designing them for women's bodies
Sole Searching: Designing Norda x Black Diamond's New Norda 000 Mountain Running Shoe
The new Norda 000 is the result of a partnership that goes deeper than the typical collab, and the particular exploration style of a serious athlete
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
The Hidden Cost of Colorful Gear & the Outdoor Brands Working to Change It
Textile dyes have hefty environmental impacts, but a few outdoor brands are pursuing ways to make colorful gear more eco-friendly
Why Alt Cycling Is the Best Approach to Riding Bikes
The characters, brands, and ethos behind the free-spirted, all-terrain approach to riding bikes that's so darn appealing
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?
The New Satisfy x Coros Collab Watch Is Just for Runners & That's Why It's Good
A new collab version of the Apex 4 multi-sport GPS watch includes custom colors, watch screens, and far less hype than Satisfy's recent campaigns
How to Hike Berlin’s 100-Mile Wall Trail Through Germany's Capital City
Along the Berliner Mauerweg, a multi-use path tells the tale of conflict, progress, and shared humanity in one of the world's most iconic cities
JANUARY Is A New Running Brand to Know. Here's How Its First Shoe Stacks Up
With the bouncy Scignal running shoe, the new running brand is betting that performance and inclusivity can go stride for stride
Sole Searching: How Brooks Retooled the Iconic Cascadia Shoe for Modern Trail Running
A beloved best-seller since '04, the Cascadia 20 introduces an overhaul with material updates like Vibram Megagrip for all-mountain running
Everyone Says Trail Running Is Growing—What Does That Actually Mean for the Sport?
New brand cash is bringing pool parties and DJs to race weekend, and some runners are asking if their sport is leaving its dirtbag roots in the dust
The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand
How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear
What to Do During a Summer Trip to Åre, Sweden's Famous Ski Town
Sweden’s biggest ski town turns into a hiker’s wonderland in summer, making it a cool alternative to classic Euro destinations when temps are high
Inside Active Cultures, a New Retail Concept Cultivating Running Culture in Salt Lake
Boutique active retail has yet to take hold at the foot of the Wasatch, but a new pop-up focusing on small brands and community aims to change that
The 9 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved
Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered
First Impressions With Norda's New 055 All-Mountain Trail Running Shoe
Testing the newest shoe from Norda, an evolution of its acclaimed race model that's an entirely different shoe on trails, gravel, and elsewhere
New Adidas Freehiker 3 Brings Cutting Edge Sneaker Tech to Hiking Footwear
Drawing on ingredients from the brand's proven running shoes, new mid and low models dial on-trail comfort and cushioning up to 11
Beloved Boot Maker Danner Now Makes Apparel, and It's Honestly Really Good
The nearly 100-year-old brand is finally making clothes, and they’re built with the same lifetime mindset as its iconic hiking and work boots
Why KEEN's Effort to Build More Shoes in America Starts With Lifestyle
With a manufacturing facility in Kentucky and a new take of the iconic Jasper, the Oregon brand is charting a new course for Made-in-the-USA footwear
How Italian Shoe Brand Diadora Is Pushing Performance While Holding onto Heritage
Nineties sneaker aficionados and Bjorn Borg fans will recognize this Italian legacy footwear brand, but its new running shoes aren't throwback