The Great Lakes State offers thousands of miles of multi-use recreational trails for use by runners, hikers, bikers and others. And while each offers its own brand of magnificence, cultural charm or historic interest, here are eight that will be especially appealing to runners looking…
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Artist, James Niehues, has picked up a bit of fame recently for his absolutely gorgeous paintings of ski and snowboard routes. In fact, if you’ve ever taken part in skiing or snowboarding, you’ll have likely made use of his work without even realizing it, having…
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Attention all adrenaline seekers: this post is for you. If you are planning on visiting California soon, bear in mind that there is loads more to see beyond the glitter of Hollywood. Forget the faded and scripted image of California, and focus on the many…
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Knot-tying is an important art to learn, not just for climbing, but for all outdoors and survival activities. Your life can literally depend on your ability to tie the right kind of knot for a certain situation. This is never truer than in climbing. As…
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The mere sight of a snake, especially venomous, will send shivers down the spine of any ordinary man or woman. The truth is, snakes will rarely attack unless provoked or hunting for food. In North America every year, there are around 8000 venomous snake bites,…
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Swimming is generally looked at as one of the best sports you can do for all-around fitness and strength. It’s an excellent sport because there is little pressure on the joints and anyone of any age can take part. It also doesn’t discriminate against age,…
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Averaging more than 236 miles per day, Amanda Coker not only broke but smashed the record for the most miles ridden on a bicycle in one year, covering over 86,000 miles. This beat the previous record by more than 10,000 miles. Coker, 24 years old,…
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The diversity of South Carolina means that there are plentiful ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. If high adventure is what you’re after, head out to the northwest corner of the Palmetto State, along the Chattanooga River. This river is the only river…
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Nicolas Vuignier, a popular freestyle skier is creating quite the buzz and it’s little to do with his skiing talents. You might remember the viral ‘Centriphone’ video at the start of last year, in which Vuignier created a device that enabled him to spin his…
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Considered the next step in wearable fitness technology, Altra’s Torin IQ smart running shoes combine the functionality and tech of the likes of a FitBit and your traditional running shoe. Wearable tech to aid sport is a growing trend and it comes in forms, not…
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