Laura is a perpetually busy writer and endurance sport enthusiast in the Midwest. Dog obsessed and practically raised on horseback, her outdoor adventures are best shared with a four-legged friend. When she’s not typing away, Laura can be found at the barn, running, or biking for miles.
Editor’s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019 Outessa dates. We h...
Salty air, seagulls calling, and waves for days
Our distinct coasts provide unique running opportunities: sunny, hot, foggy, or chilly—your choice. With mile...
Whether hiking, climbing, or penning their adventures, these have been “firsts, “fastests” and “onlys" who changed the way we view women in the outdoors.
Mary S...
5 roasters with a shared passion for mountain biking
Mountain biking requires energy and stoke, both of which can be found in a good cup of joe. The hot, caf...
Because we're ready to hit the trails, weather be damned.
It still might be cold in certain parts of the country, but we want to run. Whether you’re sick of ...
When the doctors said he could be in a wheelchair, Todd Short refused to accept it.
Six days a week, Todd Short, a U.S. Army veteran, runs the trails near hi...
No time? No problem.
Tackling a 14er isn’t always an option, and sometimes you just can’t put in a 30-mile trek, but that doesn’t mean a shorter trail won’t be...
Flat doesn’t mean boring.
There's nothing like the bum-busting burn of jogging up a mountain, but not all of us live in a land of peaks. Sure, we love the hi...
Forget long lines and pre-dawn shopping. We've got a better way to spend the day after Thanksgiving.
Sure, you could camp out to get a deal on that new big-s...
Selfie stick not required
Every trail provides something memorable, but it’s that little something extra that keeps us chasing summits: unadulterated, bird’s...
Living in a major U.S. city means you can find just about anything, from late-night slices to public transportation, at any time, day or night. But there's one ...
Postcard views guaranteed
From easy walks to downright dangerous peaks, Colorado’s hiking scene provides something for trekkers of all skill levels. Whether yo...
