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Finisterre’s Early Autumn Collection Is Built for Rugged Adventures

John A. Paradiso — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:58:34 +0000

The Best New Gear From Nike to Take on the Trail

Cool Material — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:24:47 +0000

HOKA Reaches New Territory with their Trail Code GTX

Brett Braley — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:16:48 +0000

Whether you’re hitting the trails or braving the cold, HOKA’s newest hiking shoe, the Trail Code GTX, is a great option for anyone in the market. Designed for long-term wear without fatiguing your feet, nothing is spared in terms of design and functionality of this shoe. Let’s start with the bottom of the shoe and […]

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Brandblack Sansin Hiker Hybrid

John A. Paradiso — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:26:34 +0000

Brandblack has introduced a stylish pair of trail shoes with the Sansin. Built with purpose, the Sansin sneaker is a hybrid between a hiking boot and a trail runner with performance in mind. The hightop construction allows for ankle stability while the ultralight materials will keep you moving in your stride. The speed lacing system […]

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Go Offroad with New Balance’s Fresh Foam x Hierro v7

Brett Braley — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:06:48 +0000

New Balance continues to produce shoes that adapt to your lifestyle. Take, for example, these Fresh Foam x Hierro v7’s from the brand. Combining running technology with an offroad edge, you’re going to get the best of both worlds into one slick shoe. With its all-weather uppers, you can take this shoe in the rain […]

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Velasca Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:16:42 +0000

With spring in full swing it’s time to ditch those burly hiking boots and swap in some trail sneakers. The low-profile, comfortable shoes are ideal for taking on the mountains or the city streets. And Velasca has released perhaps our new favorite pair of trail shoes. The Monviso Urban Trail Sneakers were designed in partnership […]

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The All-Weather Basecamp Sandal is Ready for Your Next Adventure

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:14:00 +0000

With summer right around the corner, we’re getting our warm weather adventuring gear ready. And a pair of rugged sandals is essential for the great outdoors. Whether you’re relaxing at the campsite, hitting the trail for a hike, or wading through a river, a great pair of adventure sandals keep your feet comfortable and protected. […]

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Salewa Mtn Trainer Lite GTX

Brett Braley — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:11:07 +0000

Of the four times I’ve been hiking (all in Southern California, because it’s just kind of what you do), I obstinately wore tennis shoes. I was never one for the more utilitarian hiking boots. Bulky and uncomfortable, they seemed in direct opposition to the ease and familiarity of my favorite sneakers. Salewa might be changing […]

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Hammerfest Hiking Cabins

Amos Kwon — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:36:11 +0000

The brilliance of nature’s designs inspires architecture like Calatrava’s bird-themed World Trade Center Oculus and the blooming floral Lotus temple in New Dehli. And now something as humble as a hikers’ shelter in northern Norway is taking the angular tortoise-shell approach to keeping the elements out. The Hammerfest Hiking Cabins were created in response to […]

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The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust—Hiking Adventures off the Beaten Path

Mike Newman — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:50:36 +0000

It’s this time of year when our wanderlust is at its peak. We’re stuck indoors while temps make even a trip to the mailbox torturous. To combat cabin fever we like to start planning some adventures and at least put our minds in warmer days. To help, there’s The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust—Hiking Adventures off the Beaten […]

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10 Camping Hacks for a Better Time Around the Campfire

Dillon McLaughlin — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:30:10 +0000

Since the quality of the camping trip depends so heavily on how well educated and prepared you are, you should always stay on the lookout for tips or tricks on how to better handle your trip. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been or how experienced you consider yourself, someone always has something you […]

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The Best National Parks No One Talks About

Dillon McLaughlin — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:30:59 +0000

When people think of the National Park Service, they think of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite. But there are 417 sites across the country overseen by the National Park Service, which means there are 414 that most people don’t think to visit. In a selfish way, we like that. It means there are more parks […]

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The 7 Toughest Hiking Boots for Your Outdoor Treks

Dillon McLaughlin — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:30:23 +0000

It’s finally getting to the time of year when we can take a long walk outside without turning our clothes into soaking messes of human sweat. Let’s take advantage of that. Get your backpack out, pick a national park (domestic or international), find your tent, and get back out there. Well, don’t forget your boots. […]

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The Best National Parks Outside of the USA

Drew Haas — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:30:39 +0000

We all know the US has beautiful National Parks. Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon are just a few of the incredible natural wonders inside the US borders. But obviously, nature’s gifts aren’t limited to only this country. That’s impossible. There’s a whole planet out there. International national parks offer equally amazing wonders with the […]

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This Is the Longest Straight Line Hike in the World

Ben Dahl — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:51:43 +0000

Ken Jennings, the guy you probably know from his epic Jeopardy! winning streak, is a geography nut and acclaimed author responsible for the book Maphead and the Condé Nast Traveler column of the same name. The topic this week is the longest straight-line hike in the world. Originally discovered by Guy Bruneau almost a decade ago, […]

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The 8 Best Fall Hiking Boots You Can Buy on Zappos

Mike Newman — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:30:55 +0000

Zappos is the online equivalent of walking into the Mall of America for a pair of kicks, only every store in that mall sells shoes. In other words, it’s a bit overwhelming. If you want a pair of hiking boots to hit some trails this fall, Zappos will spit out hundreds of results. Which are […]

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