2017 Charlevoix Marathon scheduled to run June 24th, 2017 This is year 11 of the Charlevoix Marathon and Half Marathon. Hosted in the beautiful northern lake town of Charlevoix, Michigan! Runners from all over the world have come to this event for the serenity of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. They enjoy the high profile feel…
Start Focusing On the Right Things! Remember in the not-so-distant past (2005-2010) when we collectively witnessed the boom of women-specific triathlons? Incredible events like Danskin, She ROX, Espirite de She—to name a few—helped countless women enter the sport and become lifelong triathletes. The topic of this boom came up during a recent planning session with…
Some awesome footage from GoPro. Rewind through the best of 2016 as GoPro captures the most epic moments around the world. Follow along through the GoPro lens as Matt Mingay takes the track on two wheels, as Julia Mancuso shreds a mountain with her mother and as Devin Williams sinks basket after basket. From family…
The Slumberjack Emergency Cot, your carry anywhere bed. Winter travel season is here! Spring and summer is marathon season, cycling season or whatever adventure you choose is just around the corner. Sometimes this includes sleeping on couches, floors or even worse yet, sharing a bed with a buddy that snores and has horrible gas. Yeah…
Gear Junie brought their editors together to provide a full rundown of how (and how not) to pronounce popular outdoor gear brand names. From Fjällräven, to Injinji, to Thule, we’ve got you covered.
The Stealth system was designed to put an end to boring core workouts by integrating interactive game-play and exercise. Using the Stealth App on your mobile device, users can “game your core” by twisting, holding the plank position, and racking up a game score while thoroughly engaging all 29 core muscles. Games last 3-minutes each…
[tps_header]Jeans are a staple in the wardrobe of most men and have become more acceptable in more places. Of course we love our jeans on the trail, commuting on the bike, or grabbing a pint at the local pub. This month, Ohio Outside takes a look at eight pairs of men’s jeans that are designed for adventure.[/tps_header] Toad&Co…
Since we have some staff members from the Lone Star state, we are throwing a little love their way with the Lone Star Edition Stand Up Paddle Board. Actually it is pretty sweet, that is the real reason. Emblazoned with the Texas Lone Star (or it could be a star from Ohio’s flag), this gorgeous…
The new Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher is something like we have never seen before, evolutionary by nature and inspired by the Humpback Whale. In the natural world, creatures are honed over generations to achieve a competitive edge within their environment. Zipp has adapted that − new shapes and forms that are designed to achieve a…
All 29 of Patagonia’s U.S. retail locations will lock their doors and remain closed on election day, as will its Ventura, Calif., headquarters and its distribution and customer service center in Reno, Nevada. The closure is part of the company’s Vote Our Planet initiative. “During a time of catastrophic environmental crisis, when America needs strong leadership to confront…
Bottle Cap Blues Motorcycle tires, wheelchairs, skateboards, and 2x4s … there’s no limit to creativity and motivation when a closed beer bottle needs opening in this fun short video. Cheers! Bottle Cap Blues from chris sumers on Vimeo.
Everyone thinks they are a bad ass! Outside Magazine crunched the numbers and consulted the pros to answer the perennial barstool debate But how can we quantify which one is actually the toughest? Here’s how: Outside Magazine chose five competitive sports that we feel are tough to learn, can be dangerous to perform, and require a high degree of…
Northern Michigan has a lot to offer including great trails to ride and run, water sports, good beer and beaches. Ironically, you can find all this at Boyne Mountain. You really don’t need to leave the property.
So you’ve spent the day traipsing great swaths of land, catching glimpses of bears and billygoats or maybe out catching the fall colors, staring up at sky-high waterfalls and down into prehistoric craters. You are, of course, exploring one of the great National Parks, America’s best idea. You’re also in need a cold one somethin’…
You thought the Midwest had some hills? Check out this video of Jim Walmsley en route to a new Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim record Earlier this week, Jim Walmsley set a new record for the double crossing of the Grand Canyon (also known as Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim), besting Rob Krar’s 2013 record by an astounding 26-and-a-half minutes. This video, by…