Author: mountainmanpioneer

In fall 2017, Jason Schlarb and Meredith Edwards traveled across China to compete in one of the gnarliest mountain races in the country, the Ultra Trail Mt. Siguniang. It’s an off-the-beaten path event that includes both a 60K and 100K, with the highest average elevation of any race in the world. Suffice to say the scenery […]

Beer Bread

A resident of “Brew City,” I’ve come to a new appreciation of beer. Combine it with a lifetime affinity for carbs, and it was only a matter of time until this warm loaf of Beer Bread graced our table. Beer bread is a savory quick bread that uses the carbonation in beer for leavening. Like…

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Produced in partnership with Founders Brewing Co. Here are two universal truths: Everybody loves queso; and, when you have the option, it’s better to cook outside than in. So it should come as no surprise that one of the hottest social media-ready recipe trends combines both: Hello, grilled queso. We’re not sure if it’s the […]

Edamame Hummus

Nothing toys with my self-confidence quite like the 10 minutes before a party. Do we have enough dip? What if no one comes, and it’s just me alone with the Edamame Hummus? One bite of this creamy, dreamy dip is all I need to dispel my fears! You see, if no one comes to my…

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When the cold lifts and the sun shines, it’s the perfect time to get back to your favorite run routes—in an upgraded set of sneakers. Whether you want to run faster or longer, new running shoes (and a stellar training program) will help you get there.     Many major brands launched new releases this […]

As we begin to “step out” into life again in the coming months, we’ll all be looking to put our best foot forward. Comfort and effortless style are the new must-haves, and no one delivers better on that than New Republic. This on-trend casual contemporary brand will quickly become your new obsession the second you […]

Due to the December COVID-19 stimulus package, today the National Park Service provides gold standard financial support to a portion of West Virginia’s New River Gorge, offering world-class rock climbing, rafting, hiking, and mountain biking. The New River Gorge is the America’s 63rd National Park. In late 2020, Congress approved converting 7,021 acres in the […]

Consider the bar for raised for safety in mountain bike helmets with the Kortal MIPS Race. The new POC helmet, which is arguably the safest mountain bike helmet made, is for trail and enduro riders who push their limits. The big innovation is MIPS Integra, a new invisible, in-molded update of Mips. Silicone-filled pads (similar […]