There is nothing quite like a good, long backpacking adventure. Everything from the physical exertion to the trail’s beauty is rewarding and rejuvenating. Be it a day, long weekend, or something of the thru-hike variety; it is an experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. But what happens when pursuing this enriching endeavor means choosing between time with a child and time on trail?
Like many of us, I find solace in the woods and I am a better human (and mother) because of it. ...
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The Torrent is HOKA ONE ONE’s foray into their version of minimalist footwear, and its introduction in 2018 showcased a shoe unlike any of HOKA’s maximalist, heavily cushioned trail runners. The Torrent is light—9 ounces each for a men’s size 9—and skips a rock plate in an effort to shave weight. The stack height is 23/18mm for the men’s Torrent, compared with 32/28 mm for HOKA’s flagship Speedgoat 4. The result is a pared-down trail runner with excellent stability and a feel for the trail, ...
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This Black Bean Corn Salad is so embarrassingly easy to make (no cooking!), summery fresh, and even good for us, it feels 100% like cheating. Let’s get away with it. You know when you want to bring a side to a potluck but you don’t actually want to spend *that* much time making it? You […]
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Of all the ways you can easily become confused by what foods are “healthy,” the most common is the cruelest. The diet industry loves to take a concept that you understand on a basic level, and then twist science to make it seem that certain foods are dangerous to your health. The manipulation of fear […]
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I started writing this post back in May, the week after Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK. The theme for this year was Kindness. I attended a webinar on this theme and was amazed by how interesting the topic was. My key takeaway was that being kind to others not only helps them out but also improves your own mental health. And that kindness is, and always will be, far more contagious than COVID-19. ...
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Hey, you know Sean Pettit? That dude that’s super good at skiing and snowboarding? Yeah, us too. He’s not just rad at sliding on snow, he’s also well-intentioned. Check out this raffle with a cause. SOME WORDS BY SEAN PETTIT ILSA, Indigenous Life Sport Academy, is an organization in Canada that provides Indigenous youth with […]
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