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Forsake Lucie Chelsea Boots Womens
  DESCRIPTION   With the Lucie Chelsea, we’ve combined a classic silhouette with our signature sneaker boot styling. The result is a durable boot with a full waterproof membrane and an outsole designed to handle both city streets and off-road terrain. Perfect for a multitude of occasions and adventures, the Lucie Chelsea...
prAna Sancho Short Womens
  DESCRIPTION   If you haven't met our Sancho styles yet, let us introduce you. Each style in this collection is pigment dyed in a way that wears down beautifully over time, getting better with every wear. The Sancho Short for women is no exception, and its rugged finish makes it a...
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Vest Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Outer layer or a midlayer, the Fuego Vest is built for versatile warmth. Blending responsibly sourced down with a streamlined design, the Fuego Down Vest is the perfect outer layer and midlayer in one. We love it for those in-between weather days that don’t quite warrant a jacket, and...
Picture Milou Shorts Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Soft and comfortable shorts made with 100% Tencel.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Elastic waistband with drawstringSide pocketsEmbroidery   SPECS   Fit - Regular   Composition - Tencel twill 165 g - 100% Tencel ...
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Overall Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Who doesn't love an insulated overall, afterall? Great for winter hikes on the coldest days or tailgating at the ski resort parking lot, the Fuego Down Overall is a playful new take on our quintessential insulation layer. Made with responsibly sourced 800-fill down and a water-resistant DWR-finished shell, this...
Picture Alinna Romper Womens
  DESCRIPTION   A classic romper made with an organic cotton and Tencel blend.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Adjustable waist with drawstringSide pocketsOpen backEmbroidered Picture badge   SPECS   Fit - Regular   Composition - Jersey 120 g - 50% Tencel® 50% Organic Cotton ...
Cotopaxi Teca Fleece Hooded Full Zip Jacket Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Recycled & repurposed materials, limited-edition, and bright as can be. The Teca Fleece Hooded Full-Zip is great as a stand-alone jacket or midlayer. Each fleece is made from best-in-class, recycled fleece and repurposed polyester taffeta that would otherwise end up in the landfill.   PRODUCT DETAILS   Cozy scuba hood for...
Carve Designs Maui Skirt Womens
  Description   You can never go wrong with a denim skirt. It's a great twist on our old fave, the cut-off. This is a perfect daytime skirt for running errands or grabbing lunch — a must-have for the warmer months.   Product Details   Stretch DenimFrayed Raw Edge Hem2 Back Pockets   Specs   Length...
Cotopaxi Fuego Down Pant Womens
  DESCRIPTION   Great for winter bonfires, ice fishing at the lake, or any cold weather activity, the Fuego Down Pant is a playful new take on our quintessential insulation layer. Made with responsibly sourced 800-fill down and a water-resistant DWR-finished shell, this lightweight pant is one we love for winter wandering....
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Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
  I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to...
How to Hike the Oregon Coast Trail
  Words and Photos by Laura Lancaster      “I knew you were coming.”   I had been dreading this stretch of the Oregon Coast Trail that ran between Manzanita and Tillamook since we started weekend thru-hiking (or section-hiking) it in chunks back in 2017. Heading south from Tillamook, the OCT follows Highway 101—the main artery for the Oregon Coast—for over 10 miles...
From Sea to Source: Misadventures & Camping on the Hudson River
  In August of 2019, my friend Kirk and I fulfilled a childhood dream, paddling the Hudson River from source to sea. Growing up, my friends and I would explore my small hometown and go as far as we could get before making it home for dinner. We would go paddling, swimming, cliff jumping, hiking and occasionally jump trains when they...
North of 60: Three Incredible Hikes in the Yukon Territory
  Story and Images by Joe Yelverton Story and Images by Joe Yelverton   The Sprinter van is packed, travel mug’s full of coffee, playlist is ready. Only 10 hours to go till I arrive in the Yukon Territory.   Despite being a full-time Alaskan I always look forward to my time in the Yukon— “North of 60” as many Yukoners call it—referring...
A Guide to Thru
  Written by: McKenzie Barney   New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail is the world’s newest long-distance thru-hike. Stretching 3,000 km from Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, to Bluff, at the bottom of the South Island, the TA is defined by its challenging terrain, unpredictable weather and navigational obstacles, and just may be the toughest of the world’s major...
“Link Sar has Been Climbed”—American Team Makes First Ascent
  Photos courtesy of Graham Zimmerman   Eighteen years after his first attempt to reach the summit of Link Sar, prolific climber Steve Swenson finally stood atop the notoriously technical peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram. He was joined by alpinists Mark Richey, 61; expedition leader Graham Zimmerman, 33; and Chris Wright, 36. In an endeavor that was uncertain right to the last moment,...
Packrafting the Flathead River in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness
  Packrafting opened up a world of adventure for me. Being from the desert, the idea of hauling a raft deep into the wilderness was fairly novel. But when photographer Jacob Moon and his wife Natasha invited me to go packrafting on the South Fork of the Flathead, one of the world’s premier rivers, I couldn’t say no.      Photo by...
Glacier Peak—Skiing Washington’s Most Remote Volcano
  Words Photos by William Woodward      Volcano skiing is a well-honored pastime in Washington. While our most famous volcanoes live in plain sight, like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak often remains hidden but for a few high points on public roads. The fifth volcano highest in the state, Glacier is second only to Mt. Rainier in climbing prominence,...
Mountain Running in the Sierra Nevada
  One of the best parts of mountain running is when you get to walk. I’m not calling mountain running a gentle stroll, but generally, you’re not full-on, maxed-out sprinting hour after hour up an enormous rock pile. The running part is great, but the main draw is that rock pile and the ones around it. Just being, and moving, in...
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How much bike training do you need to do for an Ironman?
  So you've signed up to your first Ironman race – or you're at least thinking about it – and are now starting to think about training. But with the majority of an iron-distance race taking place on the bike – 180km to be precise – just how much training should you dedicate to the middle discipline? Okay, let's break it...
What is an Ironman?
  An Ironman is a long-distance triathlon race organised by the Ironman franchise. The term ‘Ironman’ has now become synonymous with races of this distance. A full Ironman has the following format: 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run.   What does an Ironman consist of?   The first leg is a 3.8km open-water swim in the sea or a lake. Athletes will run...
Did you know…? 7 quirky facts about Challenge Roth
  Numbers and records define Challenge Roth. Thousands of triathletes take part every year and it sells out in minutes. Everyone, including the very best in the world, wants to race there and it's famous as a place where records are broken, and legends and memories are made.   Who can forget Jan Frodeno’s 2016 iron-distance record-breaking time of 7:35:39? And before...
How to qualify for the 70.3 world champs
  Training to 'compete' at a middle-distance race in order to qualify for the world champs is a big prospect, because now you not only need to focus on your strengths and weaknesses and compare them not just against the clock and your ability, but also against your competitors.   Play to your strengths   You also need to start thinking tactfully, choosing...
How to complete a middle-distance as your first-ever triathlon
  Everyone remembers their first time: their first driving test, first kiss, or first day at work; the significance of the first is created because of all the unknowns.   Looking back at those first-time nerves, the genuine concern was the unknown of the challenge. So, with training for a middle distance as your first-ever triathlon the more you can familiarise yourself...
Ironman triathlon: how long does it take to train for one if you're starting from scratch?
  To do an Ironman safely, your body needs three years plus of endurance training, which may include marathons, long-distance cycle sportives and triathlons. This will also see you train through two winters.   Your longest phase is always base and your shortest phase is your final peaking phase. If you miss the solid, consistent block and foundation of base training, which...
How much does it cost to race Kona?
  The biggest triathlon spectacle on the planet returns on 6 and 8 October, 2022 – the Ironman World Championship. So if you're inspired to get qualifying for next year's event, or if you're lucky enough to have already qualified, just what kind of costs are you looking at for the trip of a lifetime?   Unsurprisingly, Kona doesn’t come cheap, but...
How to smash a middle-distance triathlon PB
  If you’ve already done other middle-distance races – and we’re assuming you have if you’re chasing a personal best (PB) for this 
distance – you’ll have had real opportunities to learn from each 
of those experiences.   So to start, review your previous races and write down what went well and what you could have improved. 
This list will provide you...
How to become an Ironman age-group champion
  Brian Forgerty describes himself as a “part- time triathlete, full-time insurance broker, hoping one day to swap.” He’s also holder of the 2019 Ironman UK title, winning with a 10-minute cushion in a time of 9:27:12.   Brian started tri in 2012 after calling time on a football career, which involved playing for Burnley FC and semi-pro clubs around the northwest....
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