Booties: Lots of dogs run "barefoot," but outdoor terrain can be hard on citified paws. A set of booties can offer some protection from sharp rocks, thorns and snow. Your dog needs time to break in new footwear, just as you do—and to get used to wearing it at all. If booties ch...
While trail running can seem intimidating, it definitely doesn’t need to be. Whether you already run on roads and are looking to transition to the trails, or you have yet torun your first milebut love the thought of jogging beneath a canopy of trees, here are some of my favorite trail-...
- The Trail Run Project's Trail Finder (ator as an app) is a crowdsourced compendium of trails around the world. In addition to overall ratings for difficulty and quality, it includes stats like distance, trail type, and elevation change, so you'll know exactly what you're getting yoursel...
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The element that sets the AT apart from other trails is the intricate shelter system woven in along the 2200 miles of trail. There are over 250 of these 3-walled buildings sprinkled across the mountain range, which means on average, there is a shelter every 8 miles between...
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1. Choose Wide, Uncrowded Trails One of the core pieces of advice from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is to plan ahead and do your homework before you even leave the door for a run. The goal is to find places where there are minimal crowds so you can maintain at least...
Trail running is similar to road running in that it takes place outdoors, but instead of pounding the pavement, you’ll hit the trails for a dose of greenery. You may find running trails in your local park or a regional hiking hot-spot, and you’ll get a double-dose of benefits from...
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Yielding on trails means about the same thing it means while driving a car– patiently wait your turn to proceed. While out exploring nature, this usually means stepping slightly off the trail, and waving the other party to continue on. Who passes whom? The official rule looks something like...