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How to Recycle Your Running Shoes

Adam Hodges | June 1, 2022

How to recycle running shoes (video screenshot)

Have your running shoes reached the end of their race? Have you owned a pair of sneakers for a while that are practically new because you never use them? If it’s time to get rid of them there are now more ecological alternatives than the garbage thanks to recent developments in recycling. View the tips in this video from Salomon TV.  If you live near Boulder, Colorado, … [Read more...] about How to Recycle Your Running Shoes

Ultralight Backpacking Basics

Adam Hodges | April 20, 2022

Ultralight backpacking basics

Want to lighten your load? Want to get back to basics and travel the world as simply as possible? Hiking in ultralight mode is about more than just saving weight, it’s a philosophy! Hiking with nothing but the bare minimum requires a whole different approach: you have to weigh everything you take, both literally and figuratively. Which tent should you choose? What sleeping bag? … [Read more...] about Ultralight Backpacking Basics

Cross-Country Ski Gear Checklist

Adam Hodges | December 1, 2021

Cross-Country Ski Gear Checklist

Want to give cross-country skiing a try but don't what gear to bring? Greg Rhodes of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) gives you the rundown of everything you'll need for a day on the trails—from skis and boots to what to wear. … [Read more...] about Cross-Country Ski Gear Checklist

How to Dress for Cold Weather Training

Adam Hodges | January 26, 2017

Unless you’re vacationing on a tropical beach, the chill of winter can sometimes present a challenge to training as usual. But as long as you are prepared—and dress the part—winter can be an incredibly rewarding time of the year to train outside. Here are a few tips on how to dress appropriately for winter training. Despite cooler temperatures, the body still sweats when … [Read more...] about How to Dress for Cold Weather Training

How to Suit Up for Colder Open Water Swims

Adam Hodges | January 11, 2013

xterra swimmer

Lap pool temperatures typically range from 78 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. And if you are a regular swimmer, you know that there is a big difference between the upper and lower limits of that four degree range. As temperatures dip below 78 degrees, staying warm becomes more of a challenge. The lower the water temperature, the harder it becomes to generate enough heat through … [Read more...] about How to Suit Up for Colder Open Water Swims

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