Are you a Peakbagger?
Posted by Alpinistas Ambassador Morgan Daily on Jun 14, 2022
Are you a Peakbagger?!The hiking, climbing, trail running, mountain biking…all-things-trail-season is among us. First of all, congrats! YOU made it through another cold (but hopefully exciting) winter season. Now, the flowers are blooming, the snow is melting, and you might be in the process of preparing for your summer adventures. For me, I am excited about peakbagging season! Yup…another outdo
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How to Get in Shape for Hiking & Trail Running: Beginner's Edition
Posted by Katharine Moustakes for Alpinistas on Apr 01, 2022
Are you giving Type-2 Fun a whirl? We love to hear that.Developing new hobbies, such as hiking and trail running, come with many joys: the fresh air, the spectacular views, and the amazing gal pals you meet along the way.But there's one thing that can level up your trail enjoyment even more!Strength training.Maybe you're familiar with it, maybe it's new to you, but adding in 2-3 days of strength t
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Why Our Gear Should Grow With Us
Posted by Alpinistas Ambassador Em Palermo on Apr 01, 2022
When we first dip our toes into the world of outdoor recreation, it’s more than okay to make do with what you have. As time in the backcountry grows longer and the endeavors become more involved, the gear eventually needs to match the intensity of the activity.I went on my first backpacking trip in the winter of 2017, in a borrowed backpack, snowshoes, and a very worn sleeping bag no longer r
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Never Too Late
Posted by Alpinistas Ambassador Em Palermo on Mar 07, 2022
A Bit of A Late BloomerI grew up in the suburbs of western New York, miles of sidewalks surrounded by farmland. The outdoors for me were my backyard, the beach at the lake, and a small pocket park we could walk to some afternoons.The cross country team I joined my sophomore year of high school took us on many journeys through neighborhoods to the edges of parks - trails we couldn’t run on because
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