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05/14/2026

Gannett Peak is the highest mountain in Wyoming at 13,804 feet, located in the remote Wind River Range within the Bridger-Teton National Forest. As one of the most difficult state high points, it requires a 3–5 day, 40+ mile round-trip hike involving glacier travel and scrambling, usually tackled between July and September.

05/06/2026

Step back into Edo-period Japan on the Magome to Tsumago trail 🇯🇵

This 8km hike follows the historic Nakasendo Way—the same path samurai and merchants used to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo centuries ago 🛕

Why it’s a must-do:

-Explore two perfectly preserved post towns

-Hike through cedar forests and hidden waterfalls

-Stop at traditional tea houses along the way

-Don’t forget to ring the bear bells!

It takes about 2-3 hours and feels like walking straight through a history book. Add this to your Japan bucket list!

05/05/2026

More bad news at Cocodona 250, Cameron Hanes an absolute powerhouse in the ultra running community has been pulled by medical for a concussion. Cam we are all still proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next!! Rest up big dog

05/05/2026

Max Jollife has unfortunately DNF’d at Cocodona 250 which I’m sure everyone hates to see as much as me. Max is one of the strongest runners in the world so seeing him get knocked off shows how hard these races can really be. Max you’ve inspired millions of runners and we all can’t wait to see you get back out there! Rest up champion

05/05/2026

The Cocodona 250 is a 253-mile ultramarathon through the Arizona desert. No breaks. No sleep requirement. Black Canyon City to Flagstaff — on foot.

It started Monday. The leaders have been running for over 24 hours straight through desert, canyons, and mountain terrain with 30,000+ feet of climbing. Right now a woman is leading the entire race overall.

Rachel Entrekin crossed the halfway point at mile 125 still in first place overall — men and women combined. Kilian Korth in second. Heather Jackson, Joe McConaughy, and Cody Poskin locked in a three-way battle for third. Courtney Dauwalter in fifth, holding strong, who DNF’d this same race last year at mile 108.

253 miles. 125 hours to finish. Some of the best endurance athletes in the world somewhere in the Arizona desert right now — still running.

This is one of the hardest races on the planet and it’s happening live all week.

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05/01/2026

Nalgene water bottles originated in 1949 as durable, lightweight plastic laboratory equipment (pipette jars) developed in Rochester, New York, by chemist Emanuel Goldberg. In the 1960s and 70s, hikers and scouts popularized the lab containers as rugged, leak-proof, reusable water bottles, leading to the dedicated Nalgene Outdoor products line.

03/11/2026

In 1958, Snow Peak was founded by Yukio Yamai in the Niigata Prefecture of Japan. After returning to his hometown after World War II, Yukio found solace in climbing Mt. Tanigawa, known for its treacherous and rugged terrain. He repeatedly challenged himself on its mountainside and was rejuvenated by the pure experience under the open sky.

Snow Peak established a presence in the USA in 1999 and began wholesale distribution out of a garage in Gresham, Oregon. In the two decades since, Snow Peak USA has evolved from its humble beginnings into an influential national presence with a deepening focus on hospitality and experiences. Today Snow Peak has retail stores in Portland, Oregon, and New York City, an innovative restaurant, and a forthcoming campfield.



03/04/2026

Gannett Peak is the highest mountain in Wyoming at around 13,804 feet — yet most people think the Grand Teton holds that title. It’s one of the most remote and difficult state highpoints in the lower 48, requiring serious mountaineering skills, glacier travel, snow, ice, and rock scrambling.

This isn’t a day hike — most summit attempts take 3–5 days with approaches up to 40–50+ miles round trip and thousands of feet of elevation gain.

There are multiple routes (east and west approaches), and the terrain can change from long talus fields to steep glacier crossings. This peak isn’t just tall — its isolation and ruggedness make it one of the most respected climbs in the U.S. for mountaineers chasing state highpoints.

Hunter S. Thompson built his entire life around following his own rules. Born in Louisville in 1937, he came up in a wor...
11/26/2025

Hunter S. Thompson built his entire life around following his own rules. Born in Louisville in 1937, he came up in a world he never felt part of, so he created one instead — a space where writing, chaos, and total honesty all lived in the same place.

His philosophy was simple: live fully, pay attention, and never accept the version of reality handed to you. He believed you had to get close to the story — sometimes too close — to understand what was actually happening beneath the surface.

Thompson didn’t chase safety or comfort. He chased experience. From Hell’s Angels to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, he treated life like something you had to step directly into, not observe from the edge.

He wasn’t trying to be a symbol or a counterculture hero. He was trying to tell the truth as he saw it — even if it looked reckless, loud, or completely out of line.

That was his philosophy: live your version of the story, not someone else’s.

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