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EDITOR'S PICKS

Legends of Nevegal: The Descent on Coca

Paolo Furlan

7

minute read

The descent into Nevegal is where legends are born, where the echoes of past Downhill UCI World Cups linger in the air, and where writer and rider Paolo Furlan is about to drop in.

Following the Call of Moorea's Humpback Whales

Loulou Baylis

8

minute read

Humpbacks are ultimately singing their national anthem, but they're changing all the time.

Swimming In Silent Waters

Aaron Rolph

6

minute read

A simple challenge with an unexpected outcome: to swim in a different body of water for 30 consecutive days.

These Boots Were Made for Pedals and Roots

Ryan Dunfee

7

minute read

Rediscovering the beautiful, seamless, and empowering feeling of flow.

Running with Eyes Wide Open

Rachel Maria Taylor

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5

Min Read

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Swimming Against the Current

Mayra Santos

4

Min Read

At 40 years old, Mayra Santos became the first woman to swim the treacherous 42-kilometer stretch between Porto Santo and Madeira. However, her story doesn’t begin with her groundbreaking swim; it starts far from the ocean, in the hills of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Running Down a Blizzard

Chris Brinlee, Jr.

5

Min Read

Running through the frozen wilderness of the Dolomites, discovering the fine line between adventure and survival.

Terroir of Trails: Exploring the Summits of Sugarloaf

Dillon Osleger

6

Min Read

In the fifth edition of the "Terroir of Trails" series, Dillon Osleger transports us to the storied peaks and valleys set to host the 2024 edition of the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.

From Crash to Clarity in the Forests of Hesse

Ari Altun

6

Min Read

Caught in the grip of danger, a moment's slip transforms into a mirror of reflection.

The Coach’s Call: Mentorship on Mountain Trails

Danielle Baker

6

Min Read

As a mountain biker navigates challenging terrains, it's the guidance of a seasoned mentor that can shape the rider's journey.

Running Away In the Pyrenees

Jake Baggaley

5

Min Read

Jake Baggaley’s mesmerizing exploration of the Pyrenees is one to remember where he quite literally ran on cloud nine atop the summit of Puigmal.

Alpine Rush: The Stoneman Glaciara

Gerhard Czerner

7

Min Read

Follow adventure riders Gerhard Czerner and Caroline Nantke as they take on 127 km of riding through the crisp air of the Swiss Alps, tackling challenging ascents to reach the mighty Aletsch Glacier and the iconic Matterhorn on their three-day journey.

Terroir of Trails: Decoding Nature’s Pathways

Dillon Osleger

5

Min Read

Discovering the intricate dance of ecology and climate, revealing nature's profound choreography on our journeys.

Mindful Miles: Finding Peace and Meditation in the Forest

Danielle Baker

5

Min Read

There is a beautiful simplicity to trail running. A simplicity that asks so little in return for an escape from so much.

Traversing the Myths of Greece

Gerhard Czerner

4

Min Read

How does it feel to pedal through the realms where ancient gods once roamed, at elevations that touch the skies?

Terroir of Trails: Historical Threads Woven into Trails

Dillon Osleger

6

Min Read

An exploration of trails, not just as physical routes but as rich narratives steeped in the legacy of past societies.

Sandi Menchi Abahan: At Home on the Mountain

Brittany Vermeer

5

Min Read

Sandi has proudly put her country and region on the map with a laundry list of medals. She now has big plans for the future, starting with the XTERRA APAC Trail Run Champs.

Timeless Trail Runners: Resilience Remastered

Cherie Turner

8

Min Read

Seasons of life converge on endless trails.

Chasing Summits: 42 Peaks in 54 Hours

Matt Maynard

6

Min Read

A weekend race against nature and the Monday morning punch clock.

Terroir of Trails: Making Sense of Earth and Time

Dillon Osleger

7

Min Read

Understanding diverse sensory experiences, where every breath connects us with the long history of the earth.

Swimming Wild: Courage & Surrender

Nicole Holyer

7

Min Read

Amidst the waves and whirlwind, a tale of resilience takes shape.

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