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Beyond my bylines, I have been profiled, recorded, captured, and interviewed as an explorer, product analyst, and entrepreneur on a range of outdoor topics from mountain ultrarunning to bikepacking, snowboarding, and stand-up paddle boarding expeditions, as well as independent journalism.

Climb Every Mountain

March 26, 2018 by Morgan Tilton

As a mountain runner, I spoke with fellow writer Shawnté Salabert for a Zappos blog about trail running. She reports, "Some of adventure writer Morgan Tilton's brightest childhood memories include backcountry explorations with her dad, which left her with a deep love of the alpine. Those experiences also … [Read more...]

Out Here: Documentary Short

January 19, 2018 by Morgan Tilton

As the expedition co-leader for the SUP first-descent of the 100-mile Escalante River, I paddled on camera for trip leader Dylan Brown, a stellar adventure photographer and videographer. His documentary short, "OUT HERE," is more than stand-up paddleboarding--it's about adventure as a whole. It's about why we … [Read more...]

How to Pace an Ultrarunner

August 26, 2017 by Morgan Tilton

As an ultrarunner, I spoke with my colleague Corey Buhay for her REI Co-op Journal story, "How to Pace an Ultrarunner." She reports, "Seasoned pro and first-timers offer their tips on mastering the timeless art form that is ultra pacing." Read the story here. … [Read more...]

Dispatch Radio: Adventure Journalism Podcast

May 5, 2017 by Morgan Tilton

As an Adventure Journalist, I was invited to join Dispatch Radio Co-founder Russ Rizzo in his episode on the career path and craft. I couldn't refuse the opportunity to join this fun circle including authors Tracy Ross and Matt Hart, two of the most talented reporters in the field. It was fun to geek out with … [Read more...]

Athlete On Fire: Podcast

May 4, 2017 by Morgan Tilton

As a trail and ultrarunner, Athlete on Fire Founder Scott Jones invited me to join him on his podcast to chat about life as a travel writer and still-novice trail runner. Jones and I met at my first-ever community trail run at Deer Creek Canyon Park in May 2016! AOF:189 ADVENTURE WRITER AND ULTRARUNNER MORGAN … [Read more...]

Backpacker Magazine: Promo Video

January 15, 2017 by Morgan Tilton

As a snowboarder, I teamed up with Backpacker Magazine and Jesse Albanese Productions at the 2017 SIA Snow Show Demo to review the new GoPro Karma Grip stabilizer with a fun shred short.  … [Read more...]

Long Distance Runners Endure Mountain Pass

September 26, 2016 by Morgan Tilton

As a mountain runner and race participant, I spoke with journalist Tori Sheets for her story in the Ouray County Plaindealer about the Imogene Pass Run. She reports, "Runners in the Imogene Pass Run headed out of Ouray early Saturday morning and traveled 17.1 miles over the mountain pass into Telluride. This … [Read more...]

26.2 at 10,000-plus: Tilton runs Leadville Trail Marathon

June 26, 2016 by Morgan Tilton

As a trail runner and Bayfield High School graduate, journalist Joel Priest wrote a stunning profile of my debut mountain race for the Pine River Times and Durango Herald. He reports, "Morgan Tilton shows the spoils of success after completing last weekend's Leadville Trail Marathon. She finished 21st overall … [Read more...]

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About Morgan

Morgan Tilton is an award-winning journalist. Adventure-loving wanderer. An explorer shaping outdoor, travel and news stories. Mountain ultra runner, snowboarder, peak bagger, music lover.

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