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The Guardian of Hope Pass

The Guardian of Hope Pass

For 30 years, Vicky Foster and her llamas have hauled beer, ramen and medical supplies to the highest aid station of the Leadville 100 ultramarathon. This year ...
Sarah Herron canyoneering in Moab

Taking a Backward Leap of Faith

There I stood, motionless, in the early hours of the morning, as I peered into the Medieval Chamber, a slot canyon so deep and dark that I couldn’t see the bott...
Opinion: Put a Bell on It

Opinion: Put a Bell on It

Mountain bike bells go a long way toward keeping the peace between trail users. Last summer, I was steadily grinding up Pinecone above Park City on my way to W...
The Texas Underground

The Texas Underground

How to build a mountain biking oasis in flyover country Driving toward Palo Duro Canyon State Park, you may feel like the butt of a cruel joke. Nothing on the ...
Edible Nostalgia

Edible Nostalgia

This Southerner savors his region one ride—and peanut shack—at a time. Avery Creek is a bit of a mess when we reach the top of the trail, but in a good way. ...