I’ve been running in the Hoka Zinal for about six weeks now and have put on close to 150 miles on them, including two 20+ milers. This is Hoka’s newest mid-cushion shoe, with 19mm of cushion in the forefoot and … Read the rest The
18 years ago I had planned to go to the Pacific North West with my friend, Scott Wesemann, to climb Mt Rainier and Mt Hood in a single week. It was an ambitious goal that ultimately never came to fruition … Read the rest The
There are many different brands of headlamps runners can use as they tackle the dark hours of training or running through the night an an ultra. Knowing which is the best brand and/or model can be very challenging. We have … Read the rest The
Here in the mountains, training in the spring can be challenging. Especially if you are trying to let the muddy trails dry out. Often once ski season wraps up, we try to put some road miles in to ensure we … Read the rest The
Is there a pair of shoes you would consider running an ultra in, straight out of the box? Here’s the hitch, it can’t be a model of shoes you’ve been wearing repeatedly, it has to be a model you’ve never … Read the rest The
First of all, it’s the 10th anniversary of the Lone Peak. I actually had an original pair (still do in my closet). So amazing and congrats Altra! Second, I have been running in the Lone Peak 5 All Weather … Read the rest The post
“When you get up in the morning and the light is hurt your head The first thing you do when you get up out of bed Is hit that streets a-runnin’ and try to beat the masses And go get … Read the rest The
Late last year I designed and ran a route around the Behind the Reef road area of the San Rafael Swell in southern Utah. On that run we were able to do three slot canyons (Dang, Bell, and Little Wild … Read the rest The
With Winter settled in many of us along the Wasatch Front turn our sights towards backcountry skiing as an additional way to connect with nature. We still run the lower trails in the valley and keep our base strong, but … Read the rest The
Shopping for your friends and loved ones for the holidays can be exceptionally challenging, especially during a pandemic. With everyone spending more time at home and budgets being tight, we thought we could recommend some small but extremely helpful gifts … Read the rest The