VIDEO: Black Bear Swipes at Hiker on Popular Trail in B.C. [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwmi3cM7mg0"] SnowBrains | August 31, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Opinion: “Hike Your Own Hike”- Why Moving Fast in the Mountains isn’t Everything As readers of a ski industry publication, I think we can universally agree that there is something inherently special about moving in the mountains– whether it be on skis, snowboard, bike, or foot. Disagreement, however, may start to occur when defining what exactly makes moving in the mountains so extraordinary. For some, that amazing feeling stems from overcoming challenges that […] Spencer Cox | August 27, 2020 2 Comments
Back Before Tea-Time: Ultra-Runner Beth Pascal Annihilates Bob Graham Record, U.K. It’s been an exciting summer for the trail running community- F.K.T.’s (Fastest Known Times) are being shattered left and right and elite runners show no intentions of slowing down. Related: Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO Just this week, British ultra-runner, Beth Pascall broke the women’s record on the famous Bob Graham […] Spencer Cox | July 28, 2020 1 Comment
Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO Man oh man, the Colorado trail running community has seen two new fastest known times (FKT’s) this past week and they are a doozy. Both FKT’s are on Colorado’s infamous ‘Nolan’s Route’– a 100+ mile trek that ascends 14 peaks over 14,000 feet for an approximate grand total of 40,000 feet of elevation gain. For perspective, Everest is 29,028-feet high. […] Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Running Sucks, But You Should Definitely Try It Many of my friends moan and groan when I invite them out for a run. “Running is hard,” they say, “it hurts” they whine, “running just sucks”… They’re not wrong. I too was once a vehement opponent of running. The fact of the matter is that running does hurt and it is uncomfortable, but you should definitely try it. Call me […] Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
New Blazing Record on the Tahoe Rim Trail, CA The Tahoe Rim Trail has just seen yet another legendary feat of ultra-running speed and endurance. On Friday, July 3, Colorado native, Kyle Curtin set off with an ambitious goal – to set a new fastest known time (FKT) on the fabled Tahoe Rim Trail – without any support. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada, the Rim […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
A New Mind-Boggling Fastest Known Time on Mt. Shasta, CA A new level of insane mountain athleticism has been achieved. Former World Mountain Running champion, Max King, has set a new fastest known time (FKT) on Mt. Shasta. King commenced his run in the town of Mt. Shasta, proceeded up the historic Sisson trail, hit the summit at 14,180 feet, and then turned around and ran back to town. This […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
5 Activities to Keep You in Skiing Shape This Summer The best way to stay in skiing shape is, well… to ski.  But while not everyone can travel to South America or attend Momentum Camps, there are still ways to keep your skiing skills sharp this summer. So hit the trail and jump around, you’ll thank yourself when the snow hits. 1. Mountain Biking Mountain biking is known as one of […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | July 23, 2018 0 Comments
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