Training
Sarah Maurer
How to Start Running for Beginners

Running is a great way to stay in shape during the coronavirus pandemic while gyms are closed. In this post, I’ll show you how to get started as a beginner using the walk-run technique.

How to Start Running for Beginners
Nutrition
Sarah
The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for ...

Confused about sports nutrition? The good news is that the best diets are simple, flexible, and fit into your busy lifestyle. Here’s all my best nutrition advice for mountaineers, backpackers, and other mountain athletes.

The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Mountain Athletes
Mindset
Sarah Maurer
9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in ...

Brush up on your quarantine survival skills now that the trails are closed! Here's a guide for endurance athletes on staying happy and healthy indoors.

9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in Quarantine
Endurance Training, Training
Sarah
How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance ...

Are you returning to training after an extended time off? Here's a six-step plan to rebuild your hiking, backpacking, or trail running fitness.

How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance athletes)
Mindset
Sarah
9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

Hiking for better health means more than putting on a pack and walking! Follow these daily health habits to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

International

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

High-altitude mountain climbing in Bolivia can be scary, but it can also change your life! Here's a guide to Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illimani.

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A 14-Day Hiking Itinerary in the Italian Dolomites

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A 14-Day Hiking Itinerary in the Italian Dolomites

See the natural wonders of Northern Italy with this 2-week Dolomites Hiking Itinerary. Covers Tre Cime di Laverado, Lago di Sorapiss, and Croda da Lago.

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Surviving to Climb Again After a Near-Fatal Car Accident

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Surviving to Climb Again After a Near-Fatal Car Accident

A mountaineering guide shares his inspiring story of surviving a near-fatal car accident, his long road to recovery, and his return to climbing.

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Ecuador Travel Guide: A 9-Day Mountaineering Itinerary

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Ecuador Travel Guide: A 9-Day Mountaineering Itinerary

Experience Andes mountaineering with ascents of Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo. This Ecuador travel guide walks you through 9 days of climbing fun.

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5 Amazing Mountains to Climb in Ecuador That Aren't Cotopaxi

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5 Amazing Mountains to Climb in Ecuador That Aren't Cotopaxi

Looking to beat the crowds and find mountaineering solitude in Ecuador? Here's the scoop on Pichincha, Corazon, Iliniza, Cayambe, and Chimborazo.

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Meet a Woman Who Is Skiing 100 Miles to the North Pole for a Special Cause

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Meet a Woman Who Is Skiing 100 Miles to the North Pole for a Special Cause

Eirliani Abdul Rahmen will soon cross the polar ice cap to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse. See how she's preparing for her Arctic adventures.

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Rucu Pichincha: How to Climb a High-Altitude Peak Without Leaving Quito

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Rucu Pichincha: How to Climb a High-Altitude Peak Without Leaving Quito

Experience high-altitude hiking without leaving Quito! Here's everything you need to know to climb the 15,413-foot Rucu Pichincha volcano.

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A Complete Packing List for Your Dolomites Hiking Vacation

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A Complete Packing List for Your Dolomites Hiking Vacation

This Dolomites packing list covers hiking gear, clothing, personal items, and everything else you need for an awesome hut trekking vacation in Italy.

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How to Plan an Amazing Dolomites Hiking Vacation in Italy

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How to Plan an Amazing Dolomites Hiking Vacation in Italy

Here's everything you need to plan the perfect Dolomites hiking vacation. Info on mountain huts, transport, hiking gear, Dolomites hiking trails and more.

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

A guide to Mexico's jaw-dropping Iztaccihuatl hike. This extinct volcano climb isn't technical, but at an elevation of 17,160 ft., it will definitely test your fitness and stamina. The reward: breathtaking summit views — and hopefully a firework show from nearby Popocatepetl.

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Best Advice for a Guy Who Is Training for Elbrus?

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Best Advice for a Guy Who Is Training for Elbrus?

Jed from Nebraska is gearing up to climb the highest peak in Europe. Here's a month by month training roadmap he can follow to prepare for his Mount Elbrus Climb.

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

Guides say that many people underestimate Mexico's highest mountain. Here's what you need to know about Pico de Orizaba's climbing difficulty.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

So what do you do when you've trained for a year to climb Pico de Orizaba – and fail? Here's how I'm dealing with this severe disappointment.

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

This "little" volcano is one of Mexico's best-kept hiking secrets. Here's everything you need to know about climbing Nevado de Toluca, elevation 15,354'.

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5 Amazing Adventure Trips You Don't Have to Be Rich to Experience

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5 Amazing Adventure Trips You Don't Have to Be Rich to Experience

You don't have to be rich to live a life of adventure. Here are 5 cheap adventure trips that will thrill your imagination while saving you money.