SUMMER OF WONDER

As a professional trail runner, when a pandemic means you can no longer travel or race...what do you do? Stick to your backyard - 94 miles, 24k feet of climbing, and a target completion time of under 19 hours. Can it be done?

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THE PLANT

Rumors persisted for years. The rumors turned out to be true. The CIA tried to have climbers plant a nuke-powered antenna in the Himalayas. 

EVENING PLANS

There's still time to enjoy this year's virtual Backcountry Film Festival (streaming through March 13th), a celebration of human-powered snow sports. Snag your "ticket" and start streaming stoke right away. Bonus, this event raises funds for Discover Your Forest, helping kids grow a connection to nature.

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CAMPFIRE CONVERSATION

"I keep a pile of gloves for various conditions, and these have been added to my 'these gloves do work' pile. They are comfy, flexible, and warm yet still feel sturdy enough to handle being used for day-to-day life. These are definitely in my backcountry pack."

- Kari in Oregon, review of Truck M1 Pro Gloves

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