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Special to the Daily GoPro Mountain Games organizer Tom Boyd, of the Vail Valley Foundation, says this year could redefine what the Mountain Games mean to people seeking outdoor recreation. Former NFL player Orlando Franklin; former NHL player Brooks Laich; former mixed martial artist Mark Weir; pro skier Chris Benchetler; eight-time world champion runner Joseph Gray; four-time mountain biking world champion Brian Lopes; and star yoga teacher Arielle Shipe are a few of the participants the 2021...

Step inside this Trail Runner travel trailer model 25RL and see how convenient all your future camping trips will be. This unit features a rear living layout, a large slide for added interior space, dual entry doors, and so much more! As you enter the rear most entrance notice two nice rocker recliners along the rear wall with an end table between. There are also overhead cabinets the entire width of the unit. Straight ahead you will find a sofa and u-shaped dinette slide out. The sofa features...

How much do I need to spend? There’s a head torch for every budget. If you just want one for nighttime dog walks, a reasonably cheap and straightforward model will suit you fine. However, if you need a head torch for an activity where a reliable source of light could be a lifesaver, such as night running or hiking, we’d recommend picking one as expensive as you can afford – and, ideally, one that lets you buy spare, high-quality rechargeable batteries so you always have a backup close to ...

For Days When No Trail Shoe Is Rugged Enough, Merrell Made the MQM Flex 2 GTX“Sniker” Morgan Petruny © Lakota Gambill It’s not quite a hiker, but we’d never call it a sneaker. This shoe is a burly, surprisingly agile combo that delivers for running, hiking, or fastpacking. The RW Takeaway: A durable runner-meets-hiking-boot hybrid made for swampy runs, steep hikes, rocky fastpacking, and breaking fresh trail. Upper uses tear-resistant mesh and a fully waterproof inner...

Drop: 8mm Merrell designed this shoe for those winter trail runs that feel more like alpine expeditions. Short for Moving Quickly in the Mountains, the MQM essentially puts the DNA of a hiking boot inside a sneaker for the days and conditions when even the toughest trail shoes won’t cut it. The outsole uses a mountain-grade rubber with 5mm lugs, but feels softer and more flexible than what you’d get in a standard hiker, thanks to air-cushioned heel pods and deep flex grooves. A tear-resista...

An Open Letter to The 2021 Maine Camping Season we need you. That last 12 months have been incredibly hard on so many Maine families. And sure, there are a multitude of reasons that I could list off about the pandemic that have made the last year so hard. Masking, distancing, job loss, business closures.. you name it, its probably on the list. However, the biggest thing that most of us are missing out on and yearning for is, simply put, time together. Not just our extended family but our friend...

Pocket Outdoor buys Outside magazine, changes corporate name to Outside Pocket Outdoor Media the Boulder magazine publisher that specializes in active lifestyle content and experiences, has purchased Outside Integrated Media, the publisher of the iconic bible of the outdoor world, Outside magazine. In addition to the magazine title, Pocket also is adding numerous other publications, travel businesses, television programming and more business channels in the outdoor sector. As a result, Pocket w...

The Outside team is excited to announce we’re joining forces with a company that’s changing the face of the outdoor and active-lifestyle market

BOULDER — Pocket Outdoor Media Inc., the Boulder magazine publisher that specializes in active lifestyle content and experiences, has purchased Outside Integrated Media LLC, the publisher of the iconic bible of the outdoor world, Outside magazine. In addition to the magazine title, Pocket also is adding numerous other publications, travel businesses, television programming and more business channels in the outdoor sector. As a result, Pocket will change its name to Outside Inc. Additions to ...

Pocket Outdoor Media not only acquired Outside Integrated Media — including a magazine, a TV program, an app, and more — it's also taking on the name.