As a mountain runner, I spoke with fellow writer ShawntĂ© 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 fostered an affinity for an array of mountain sports, although she focuses on the altitude-filled trinity of skiing, snowboarding, and trail running. The latter, especially on steeps, offers a satisfying paradox.” Read the full story here.