The first time I used a COAST device in the field, it was a chilly December evening, and I had a fatigued Hellgate 100k ultrarunner draped over my shoulder and barely able to stand. We purposefully took our steps slowly across one of the most…
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The Biden-Harris administration submitted a $3.57 billion National Park Service budget to Congress for fiscal year 2025 — one that includes modest, targeted funding increases and would provide for federal employee pay requirements, and critical capacity and support for law enforcement. The budget proposal supports…
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Most endurance athletes wear some kind of sport watch on their wrist, something that can track a wide variety of activities. I think a sport watch is one of the best tools you can invest in because of how it helps you put your training…
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The Chattanooga-based brand delivers far-reaching adventure appeal. “Trail-to-town” is more than a styling concept with a catchy name — it’s an approach to clothing that celebrates minimalism and versatility. It translates into financial prudence, storage and travel economy, and a reduced carbon footprint. Many brands…
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These days, more people — especially among younger generations — are choosing to reduce their alcohol intake, or even to eliminate it entirely. The major driver of this trend involves health factors: All you have to do is look at posts on Garmin forums or…
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Today the National Park Service unveiled a seven-year initiative aimed at hiring more women in law enforcement positions across the country. The NPS will be joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies in committing to increasing female representation in the law enforcement workforce by signing onto…
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Finnish tech company Suunto has delivered several brand firsts with its latest sport watch, the Suunto Race, which features a vibrant AMOLED display, digital crown in the middle-button spot, heart rate variability capabilities, a dedicated back button, and a “Made in China” stamp on the…
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For Chuck Haller and a few of his West Virginia college buddies, hiking the Appalachian Trail began as nothing more than “practice.” During a camping trip, the four of them thought it would be fun to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim before they…
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Italian footwear company Salewa lives by a message of being “pure mountain,” and it’s in that vein that I reviewed the Salewa Wildfire Canvas, a versatile hiking shoe that took me up and down the mountains here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. With a sturdy hemp/cotton…
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The Vertical naming convention is fitting as this watch is likely to do much to elevate Suunto’s place in the adventure market. With offline maps, dual-band GNSS and solar functionality, the Suunto Vertical sports watch debuts as the most advanced and dynamic wearable this adventure…
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