We are blessed here in Oregon. There are just so many different trails to explore across this great state – from Coastal hikes, to serious backcountry and high desert excursions – there is somewhere out there for everyone. While we are not a hiking blog, we do feel that there is some definite overlap between running and hiking. Sometimes we even overlap the same trails. Company: Scarpa (Facebook | Instagram) Shoe: Rush MidGTX ($179) 13.4…
Now that traveling is becoming a little more comfortable, we are looking into doing a little more on this front in the upcoming year (fingers crossed). As we highlighted recently, we took a trip to Tennessee to not only see friends and family, but also to participate in a cool half marathon. And as we started dusting off our luggage for the first time in almost 2 years, it became evident that our bags were…
These days, when you are out and about, you are likely to carry your phone with you. Depending on how long you’ll be away from the power grid, you may worry about your phone running out of battery, and then you won’t even be able to use it as an emergency flashlight anymore! The ToughTested XIP 3300MAH Sport Utility Powerbank and LED Tube solves those problems. This compact power bank will fully recharge most phones…
While we have some camping / hiking bloggers on staff, I myself am not one of those. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good hike but am able to admit that I don’t have the expertise that others have. So when we came across ust, a maker of essential adventure and survival gear for almost 85 years, I reached out to our resident outdoors expert Bobi Jo and asked her about them. The…
I happen to come across this sweet spot thanks to Facebook. I had seen photos of a mushroom house and it caught my attention. I had to go there! Thankfully, after some easy research, I found this spot was only 30 minutes from my house! I’ve been there a number of times now. Galen McBee Airport Park‘s construction was completed and opened back in 1977. The half mile soft dirt trail and one mile full…
I am a road runner who likes to add an off road adventure to my long weekend runs whenever possible. During this time of “no races” and “quarantine” I find myself drawn to adventure runs more so than when I’m in training. If I can’t have a big race to look forward too, I can plan a fun weekend run! I’d like to share with you one of my very favorites! I first ran this…
I love winter and early spring adventures with the cooler temps and the rain that refreshes everything. It’s hard to get out the door but once you do, it feels amazing. On the other hand, summer and early fall is always welcome, with more daylight hours, more accessible trails and land, and less risky weather. Although I’m enjoying my long runs in the rain for now, I can’t wait to start backpacking season! The latest…
Safe drinking water is a must in the backcountry. We all know that. Whether you’re running, camping, backpacking, or just out for a day hike, staying hydrated is a top priority and there are plenty of options of how to clean and sterilize your water. There are many factors to consider when shopping for your best fit, so consider the use-case, the number of people in your group, how much water you drink, how much…
A good hike serves many purposes: a physical challenge and a good training tool, mental relief from our otherwise occupied lives, a way to connect with the outdoors, unplugged time to be alone (or share with family and friends)… I’ve been hanging out in the middle-to-tail end of a training cycle and needed a decent day outside, counting time on feet and getting in some vert without focusing so much on mileage. I gathered some…
I’ve been wandering around in the two varieties of wool-blend socks from Mountain Standard in the last two weeks and I’m loving them! They are great wardrobe additions, not only for the outdoor gear rotation, but for every day wear as well. The mid-weight Camp Socks are 56% merino wool, 41% nylon, and 3% spandex – translating to soft feeling socks that are quick drying and warm. These have a great amount of padding (without feeling bulky, like…
