Lovely hike/run: Mt Jefferson to Mt Washington

If you are in New Hampshire and want a lovely run/hike try the Caps Ridge trail up Jefferson and then a lovely trail to Mt. Washington.

Short workouts are scientifically proven to work

We are all crazy busy, so it is nice to hear that short workouts can work for you. I have to say, the New York Times Well section has some great articles.

Get out of the house

Spring is here! Sure, it is raining and cold, but that is no excuse to stay sedentary. Think of this as the perfect training weather - too cold and damp for those sexy neighbors from the next block to see you start training. By the time they get out of the house, you will be in shape!

Bears Ears national Monument in Trouble

Trouble in Public Lands Newly confirmed Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has stated that one of his first priorities will be to visit Utah to meet with stakeholders and lawmakers to discuss the Bears Ears National Monument designation, which he calls a "problem." The Utah legislature recently passed a resolution to rescind Bears Ears …

Lake Aloha – Desolation Wilderness, CA

Desolation Wilderness may not be teeming with foliage, but it is one of the most beautiful places to escape to, and it is right off of route 50 near Lake Tahoe.

Wyoming Conservation Groups

Wyoming has some great outdoor areas, and a lot of areas that need a bit of love to protect them.

Drilling in the National Parks?

What? Did you think the National Parks would be safe? Think again. This is why you need to be engaged in protecting your wild spaces. From the National Parks Conservation Association: WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) last night introduced H.J. Res. 46, which seeks to repeal updates to the National Park Service’s “9B” rules. …

Getting Out: Rock Creek Canyon

For some lovely trail running, hiking, backpacking and climbing, Rock Creek Canyon offers that great back country experience at 10,000' and above with parking.

Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest

In Wyoming, there is a lesser known, but lovely place for hiking and running: Medicine Bow National Forest. With over 2 million acres of Forest Service managed land crossing from Colorado to Wyoming, it offers hiking, back packing, trail running, camping, fishing and more. Not only that, but it is close to the front range …

Training for Hiking and Trail Running: Legs

The most obvious injuries in hiking and backpacking are ankle injuries. You can compensate for training on flat ground or machines by wearing huge supportive boots, or you can strengthen your ankles and stabilizing muscles and wear something more comfortable.