Easy mode, the New Year, winter plans, looking back and looking forward
How GenZ, running, lifting, clubs, and social motivation are shaping Strava
The blurry line between resistance, performance, and a merch store
A satirical gear site, an indie media directory, and a pack weight tracker walk into a bar
Behind the new national park access rules: digital upgrades, political branding, and rising costs for international visitors
What their latest report shows about the gap between Patagonia’s ambitions and the infrastructure required to support them.
Trail running hits the big time: federal charges, political grandstanding, and presidential pardons.
A trip through Florence and Rome touches on the limits and promise of AI in travel
Injury, fitness, and one rainy afternoon in Switzerland
I discuss the challenging economics facing the outdoor industry with Bill Amos, founder of the recently shuttered brand NW Alpine.
How two recent campaigns by Mammut and Arc’teryx reveal the precarious state of brand identity.
If you’re like me, you probably buy most things—outdoor gear, clothing, household necessities, etc.—online.
