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

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

Mount Eolus, Sunlight Peak, and Windom Peak are three of Colorado's most rugged and remote peaks. Here's a climber's guide to the Chicago Basin 14ers.

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

Ready to climb some of Colorado's more challenging 14ers? Hiking Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak might be the best way to dive into class 3 scrambling.

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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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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.

How to Conquer Fear of Falling: 11 Mind Hacks for Climbers and Scramblers

How to Conquer Fear of Falling: 11 Mind Hacks for Climbers and Scramblers

Is your fear of heights holding you back from tackling sweet alpine scrambles and difficult 14ers? Try these 11 mind tricks to conquer fear of falling.

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Are You Actually Ready for a Difficult 14er? [Quiz]

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Are You Actually Ready for a Difficult 14er? [Quiz]

More inexperienced climbers are venturing onto Colorado's harder 14ers — sometimes with deadly results. Take this quiz to learn about the hazards.

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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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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'.