So you’ve been hiking a while.  You hit the trails at least once in two weeks, AllTrails has become your new best friend, and you talk about the benefits of Type 2 fun to anyone who’ll listen. What next? How do you start taking on the bigger hikes? How do you prepare for challe …

Solo hikes - a bucket-list dream, or a no-no? Even if you have the most reliable hiking community, at some point you might find yourself having to go it alone. Maybe your companion had to cancel, or maybe they had to turn back halfway along the trail. And at that point you might be wonderi …

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 pre …

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 …

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 tri …

So you have done your research, picked your trail and are ready to get on the road to the trailhead for the weekend hike!Narrowing down what trail to start with is over half the battle. Alpine lake or rocky seashore?? So many amazing options.Congrats for getting that far! So before you jump in the …