For the most part, trail running doesn't require much overhead. The sport's simplicity is a huge part of the allure. Just pull on your shorts, lace up your shoes, glug some water, and go. Throw in a ...

There are loads of reasons you need trekking poles. The most obvious is that they simply make hiking or running much easier, particularly if you’re covering significant distances or carrying a ...

When Tim Tollefson showed up at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc — widely considered the Super Bowl of ultra running — for the first time in August 2015, he felt out of place. Not because he was an American ...

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Which trekking poles are best for hiking? The perfect companion for a steep uphill climb, dangerous water crossing or slippery patch of snow, a sturdy pair of trekking poles can be a literal lifesaver ...

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The 53rd edition of Western States 100, held in 2026, will look a little different: for the first time, runners will be ...

Like many people I once held a bit of prejudice towards trekking poles. Initially seeing them as props for the old, injured ...

You’ve seen them charging down the trail — the posture and attitude of a runway model with elbows and two hiking poles flying. Oddly, it’s either pedal-to-the-metal extreme hikers or wizened, ...