

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.

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

Mount Lemmon Rush: Video & Photos from a 30 Mile, 30 Hour Trail Run in Remote Arizona
Former Olympian, guide, and adventure photographer Sarah Attar takes on a point-to-point run up an Arizona classic, with friends and gratitude in tow

Why You Should Hike Japan's New Michinoku Coastal Trail Next Winter
Though the MCT is often hiked in the fall or spring, those who brave it in colder months will be rewarded with singular beauty and tastier fish

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

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

Footwear Brands ROA and Altra Fuse Brand DNA Into a Collab Trail Runner
The surprise collab brings together two outdoor footwear brands for a trail ready model first debut at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024

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
Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe
Seven years and six updates after introduction, the legendary Speedgoat continues to blaze trails with radical design and proven performance

Why the Trails are Trending: A Deep Dive Into the Rise of Trail Sports
What data can and can’t tell us about the ongoing increase in interest and participation in trail running, gravel biking, and other trail activities

Sole Searching: How NNormal Is Changing Trail Running With Radical Durability
Ultrarunner Kílian Jornet's latest pursuit is to upend the footwear world by making super-durable trail running shoes

Hit The Trails with District Vision x New Balance's New Earth-toned Trail Runners
The collaboration applies a clean and minimal aesthetic towards the technically engineered Fresh Foam X More Trail running shoe

From Lightweight to Retro, These Running Sunglasses Blend Form & Function
Whether you're after interchangeable lenses, aviators, or ultra-lightweight frames, we found the best running sunglasses fit for every type of runner

Oakley x Satisfy Collaboration Blends Modern Performance with Throwback Vibes
The second round of collab apparel for trail running, mountain biking, and everyday wear hits digital shelves in characteristic style

The 12 Best Running Shirts for Every Type of Runner
What you’re wearing can make or break your run, so ditch the cotton tee freebie and wear the best for all weather and all conditions

Hikerkind Drops First Ever Full Collection to Dress Hikers On and Off the Trail
Inspired by the triple crown of hiking, the debut line of minimalist women's gear aims to inspire confidence on trail through comfort and style

This Is the First Ultralight Trail Running Shoes Made of Bio-Based Dyneema
The niche Canadian running brand by lifelong shoe industry veterans is now using one of the lightest and strongest materials ever made

Lightweight Snowshoes Designed to Keep Trail Runners Moving All Winter Long
Running specialists Janji tap Vermont's Dion for unisex collab snowshoe made to move fast in the snow

How Salomon's XT-6 Became Beloved by Ultrarunners & Fashion Elite Alike
How the exalted sneaker originally conceived for extreme trail running found a second home among sneaker heads and fashion influencers

13 Fashion-Forward Unisex Trail Runners for Everyday Wear
Lightweight, futuristic, and engineered for rugged terrain, yet perfectly styled for the urban environment too

The North Face Debuts Sleek New Trail Running Shoe for Winter Weather
An ankle-high gaiter, molded carbon fiber plate, and rockered midsole set the new Flight Vectiv Guard Futurelight shoe apart

This Norwegian Prefab Company Designs Mobile Tiny Homes for Design-Loving Outdoorists
From a washing machine to a walk-in closet, these prefab cabins feature all the creature comforts of a traditional home but are ready for the road

A Hiker's Guide to Northern California's Legendary Lost Coast Trail
Dreamy film photography, gear essentials, pro tips, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of the West Coast's most classic trails