Health & Wellness

The Best Snowboarding Boots Are From a Skate Brand

February 1, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

Once I recovered from artificial frostbite, this case of (debilitatingly) cold feet prompted me to begin a hunt for a better women’s snowboarding boot that could hold up during both in-bounds riding and the daylong, off-piste splitboard trips I like to take. Here's what I found. … [Read more...]

A Climb for Greater Accessibility

January 23, 2021 by Morgan Tilton

Athlete and disability advocate Quinn Brett wants to improve all-abilities access in outdoor spaces nationwide. Now, she's spearheading a new role with the U.S. Department of the Interior to help bridge the gap. … [Read more...]

Navajo Guide Brings Bikepacking to Navajo Youth

October 8, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

The first-ever Navajo Nation-based bikepacking youth program for Black, Indigenous, and kids of color launches this fall. … [Read more...]

A Powerful Recovery

October 1, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

Amid a global pandemic, endurance athlete Brittany Konsella leverages her mental resilience to heal from a horrendous backcountry accident and become a better person. … [Read more...]

WeRunFar Profile: Alison Mariella Désir

September 10, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

From the sidewalks to the trails, runner and wellness changemaker Alison Mariella Désir, 35, has spearheaded multiple organizations and political campaigns to uplift thousands of runners and their health security. Throughout her career, she’s advocated for mental healthcare and organized social-political … [Read more...]

How to Safely Hike Half Dome

August 25, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

An increasing number of people are seeking Half Dome permits--and several common mistakes made by those hikers lead to Search and Rescue calls or even death. Here's how to safely hike Half Dome. … [Read more...]

The Roots of Thrive Yoga

August 3, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

After analyzing habitats and healthcare, entrepreneur Brittany Phelps realized that the greatest way to help the world is through yoga. … [Read more...]