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VANISHED // Climbing Magazine
The first snowfall of the year is usually a beautiful and joyous celebration in the small ski town of Mammoth Lakes in California’s Eastern Sierra, but the early October snow was disheartening for…
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How to Go Hiking in Japan // REI Co-op Journal
Japan is a country of coastline, forest and mountains. For generations, the natural environment has been considered sacred and a part of life. This feeling of respect and awe for nature is noticeable…
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Six of the Best US National Trails // The Guardian
Described as a “wilderness path in our backyard”, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), goes through 57 major mountain passes, dips into 19 major canyons and meanders alongside more than 1,000 lakes and tarns….
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Olympian Alexi Pappas on Running and Writing Her Greek Heritage // Marriott Traveler
Sitting in the Panathenaic Stadium on a recent trip to Athens, Greece, Olympian Alexi Pappas imagined previous generations of people who, since 1896, have sat in the same seats watching the final moments…
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There’s No Running in Forest Bathing // REI Co-op Journal
The guard shuffled toward me. No running, no running, he whisper-shouted, waving an orange baton in my direction. Clad in a navy-blue suit with a crisp white shirt, his face wore a genuine look of…
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How to Travel to Machu Picchu // REI Co-op Journal
The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is perhaps one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. While those who crave more undiscovered gems may be hesitant to join the…
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A Dose of the Outdoors // REI Co-op Journal
New research shows park prescriptions—a physician’s recommendation to spend time outdoors—can help reduce stress among low-income patients. These findings are among the latest in a growing body of work examining nature’s impact on…
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Celebrating the Ultra Running Ancients // Trail Runner Magazine
The race through the Sacred Valley celebrates Peru’s history of running. For Traill Runner Magazine, July 2018 When Claudio Castillo started to plan a running event in Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas…
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Run Mammoth: A Destination Guide to Running in Mammoth Lakes, California
This high altitude haven offers inspiring scenery, an abundance of trails, and a healthy running community. It is no secret that Mammoth Lakes is one of North America’s top high altitude running destinations….
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Active in the Eastern Sierra // Alaska Beyond
The bike trail descends from the summit of Mammoth Mountain and winds along a slope scattered with pumice. The air is thin and cool, but it is the view that really takes my…
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The First Woman to Run Boston Trained on the Trails // Trail Runner Magazine
Running in the woods behind her parents house as a child, Bobbi Gibb felt free—like Athena or Aphrodite. She ran on equestrian trails, climbed rocks and trees. She experienced the miraculousness of nature…
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‘Limits of the Known’ Explores a Life of Adventure // Outside Online
When David Roberts first climbed in Alaska, in 1963, he felt what he describes as a “wistful sorrow” that he was unable to explore an unmapped region like the British explorer Eric Shipton…
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The Life of an Eastern Sierra Avalanche Forecaster // REI Co-op Journal
On February 1, 2006, three skiers’ lives changed forever in one group decision. They were Mammoth Mountain ski patrollers skiing in the Eastern Sierra backcountry on a day off from work. The sky…
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Machu Picchu Hike: Everything You Need to Know // REI Co-op Journal
Everything you need to know about where to go, when to visit and what to bring to this historic site. Along the train tracks next to the Urubamba River, a steady stream of…
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Fall Fly Fishing in Red’s Meadow // Alaska Airlines Magazine
I cast a line into the Middle Fork of the San Joaquin River. My fly lands on the seam between slow-moving water near the bank and swifter-moving water in the main channel. The…
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Bikes and Brews: Mammoth Lakes, CA // REI Co-op Journal
Downhill mountain bike racing got its start in Mammoth Lakes, California, in the 1980s when Mammoth Mountain Vice President, Bill Cockcroft, dreamed-up and then established the Kamikaze Downhill. The world’s best mountain bikers…
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The Road to Glory // Runner’s World
Scores of pros have used this famous road–and this long tempo workout–to elevate their game. The Whistle shrills a few times and Coach Andrew Kastor shouts, “Line’em up!” The Mammoth Track Club–including American…
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The Art of Adventure Writing // REI Co-op Journal
With an impressive list of mentees, including Alex Honnold and Jon Krakauer, and 29 books under his belt, David Roberts is nothing short of a legend. Here, he sheds light on the evolution of…
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Bishop, CA Summer Travel Issue // Runner’s World
Chances are you’ve never heard of Bishop. While its more famous neighbor to the northwest, Mammoth Lakes (a training haven for elites like Meb Keflezighi), may overshadow this remote Eastern Sierra enclave, Bishop…
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Tim Tollefson Will Run for Donuts // REI Co-op Journal
Tim Tollefson, 32, was injured and undertrained going into the Transgrancanaria Ultra Marathon last spring. “I expected a death march, but it turned into more of a death march than I ever could…
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Outdoors in the Eastern Sierra // Alaska Airlines Magazine
In a back cove of Crowley Lake, I practice a roll cast with the wind at my back. My line line flops on the water, making a splash. “Cast it like you mean…
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How One Trail Runner Helps the NPS Study Wildlife // REI Co-op Journal
Keith Boden suits up in a lightweight long sleeve shirt, pants, and hiking boots. In his pack, he carries food and water and camera equipment, which can sometimes weigh up to 40 pounds….
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What Happens After Countries Finally Start Sending Women to the Olympics // VICE Sports
Has the growing female participation in the Olympics from countries like Saudi Arabia and Brunei had a meaningful impact at home, or it is just a gesture for a global audience? Sarah Attar…
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January 12, 2019VANISHED // Climbing Magazine
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July 20, 2018
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March 15, 2018
‘Limits of the Known’ Explores a Life of Adventure // Outside Online
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February 20, 2018
Inbounds Profile: Mammoth Mountain’s Endless Steeps // Teton Gravity Research
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October 1, 2018Olympian Alexi Pappas on Running and Writing Her Greek Heritage // Marriott Traveler
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September 22, 2018
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July 1, 2018
Celebrating the Ultra Running Ancients // Trail Runner Magazine
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June 7, 2018
Run Mammoth: A Destination Guide to Running in Mammoth Lakes, California
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January 4, 2019How to Go Hiking in Japan // REI Co-op Journal
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October 18, 2018
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October 1, 2018
Olympian Alexi Pappas on Running and Writing Her Greek Heritage // Marriott Traveler
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September 22, 2018
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September 28, 2017Bikes and Brews: Mammoth Lakes, CA // REI Co-op Journal
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December 12, 2014
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December 1, 2014
At Your Service: Wine concierges personalize service // Sea Island Life Magazine
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