The Great American Rail-Trail Is on the Way Julie Brown|February 5, 2019 Converting former rail lines to multiuse trails, a nonprofit identifies a route to build a trail separated from the road across the country, from Washington state to Washington, D.C.
Ruffwear Rethinks Guide Dog Harnesses Aer Parris|February 1, 2019 Guide dog harnesses haven’t changed in decades. Until now.
A Race Through the Polar Vortex Jonathan Olivier|January 31, 2019 Nearly 150 ultramarathoners braved subzero temperatures during the 15th annual Arrowhead 135, which traces a route through the frigid Northern Minnesota backcountry.
Why Has No One Completed a Winter Thru-Hike of the CDT? Aer Parris|January 30, 2019 The Continental Divide Trail, a long-distance trail running 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, has yet to be completed in the winter months.
How Anita Naidu Connects Mountain Biking to Social Change Leslie Hittmeier|January 30, 2019 A professional mountain biker and coach, Anita Naidu is inspiring a generation of women—both in Western and Eastern cultures—to break the rules.
‘I love it and I have passion for it’: Federal Employees On Returning to Work Jenni Gritters|January 28, 2019 After the 35-day shutdown, which left some 800,000 federal employees furloughed or required to work without pay, these employees celebrate a return to something akin to business as usual.
Why Ralph Backstrom Gave Up Snowboarding For Coffee Megan Michelson|January 28, 2019 You won’t find elite snowboarder Ralph Backstrom on a mountain these days. Instead, he’s focused on a new gig: running his own small-batch coffee roaster.
President Trump Announces Temporary Deal to Reopen Government Michelle Flandreau|January 25, 2019 On Jan. 25, President Trump announced a short-term deal to end the longest partial government shutdown in the country's history.
Top-Rated Trails From HOKA ONE ONE’S Athletes Jess Daddio|January 23, 2019 HOKA's athletes have run all over the world. From local loops to faraway destinations, learn the scoop on seven of their favorite trails.
The Trust for Public Land: Crisis in our National Parks Diane Regas|January 22, 2019 Diane Regas, president and CEO of The Trust for Public Land, weighs in on the government shutdown's impact on national parks.
Electric Bikes Are Having a Moment. Here’s Why. Julie Brown|January 22, 2019 Trends show that electric bicycles are seeing exponential growth in recent years. Research sheds light on who is riding e-bikes, and why.
Jasmin Paris on Her Record-Setting Win of Britain’s Montane Spine Race Cassidy Randall|January 18, 2019 The 35-year-old ultra athlete and new mom shares what it was like to dominate the challenging 268-mile course that's lovingly known as Britain's most brutal race.
