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How Trail Running Has Helped My mental Health
During Mental Health Awareness Month this year we wanted to talk about how time spent outdoors, and specifically trail running, … Read More
KISS FM #GreatOutDoor Austin Challenge
We’re partnering with 96.7 KISS FM to help you experience the simple power of the outside! Every week between 11/9 and Black Friday, you have the chance to win amazing prizes like Merrell.com gift cards, Austin outdoors posters, or the GRAND PRIZE!
Merrell Stores Opening Plan
To our Merrell Community, We are beginning a phased re-opening of our stores after 60+ days of working hard to … Read More
Merrell Discount for Workers on the Front Lines
As a way to say thank you to those who are working tirelessly through the COVID-19 pandemic, we will … Read More
Update to the Merrell Community
Update – 4/23/20 To our Merrell Community, It’s been over a month since we closed our Michigan headquarters and our … Read More
Merrell’s Future Shoe Designer
We are looking for a new shoe designer – and it could be you! Show us your best coloring … Read More
Backyard Scavenger Hunt and More for Kids!
Whether you are exploring in your backyard, going for a walk in your neighborhood, or enjoying a quiet trail … Read More
Zoom Virtual Background Images
To brighten your WFH & Virtual Happy Hour calls, download our Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: DOWNLOAD HERE. There are two ways … Read More
Merrell Store Closing Extension
To the Merrell community, The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new guidance and directives from … Read More
2020 Merrell 300K Instagram Followers Contest
Merrell Instagram Contest Supporting Local Outdoor Retailers We passed 300,000 followers @merrell! Thank you to every one of you in … Read More
How We Are Giving Back to our Merrell Community
“The health, safety and well-being of the Merrell team, our consumers, and the communities in which we live, work, and … Read More
To the Merrell Community
A letter to the Merrell Community, The health, safety and well-being of the Merrell team, our consumers, and the … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Latasha Dunston
Merrell is proud to welcome Latasha Dunston to the Merrell family! Latasha Dunston was born to a single mother on the … Read More
The 10 Essentials for Hiking
By: Monika Szumski It’s the end of weekend and you’re preparing yourself for the work week ahead. But your mind … Read More
National Coming Out Day With Elyse Rylander
My journey began on a warm summer morning in early July in 1990. My folks loaded up their cedar strip … Read More
Teresa Baker Interview with Will Robinson (Akuna)
The first I heard of Akuna was over Instagram. A black man hiking trails for weeks at a time and planning to accomplish a goal that, on record, no other black man had accomplished, the Triple Crown.
Bring It Home
In 2005, I had no clue what a summer camp in Jackson-Hole, Wyoming would be like but turns out, it … Read More
Bare Access XTR: These Shoes Give Me The Benefits of Barefoot Running (Without the Bare Feet)
“After logging a few dozen miles in these things during multiple runs, I am happy to report that my fears … Read More
Merrell Launches Most Sustainable Trail Runner to Date
ROCKFORD, Mich. (July 23, 2019) – Merrell, the brand that exists to give you all you really need to discover … Read More
Made of More: Watershed
The 2015-2016 school year at Hinsdale South High School draws to a finish, a western suburb of Chicago. A few … Read More
ONE DAY. ONE WORLD. ONE TRAIL.
On April 27, 23 photographers went out and captured real people on the trail. No models. A reminder of how … Read More
Made of More: Team Rubicon Houston Rebuild
In the Eastend neighborhood of southeast Houston, humble one-story ranches quilt Sunnyvale St. Since the early 1950s, this neighborhood has … Read More
Every Day Sustainability: Part 2
Hi, I’m Erin. I work for Wolverine Worldwide and live in Rockford, Michigan with my husband, two kids, one dog, … Read More
Mi Mamá
Mamá, I knew from the moment I first received an email from Merrell that if there was going to be … Read More
Every Day Sustainability: Part 1
Hi, I’m Erin. I work for Wolverine Worldwide and live in Rockford, Michigan with my husband, two kids, one dog, … Read More
Connecting with Organizations
Hello Merrell Readers and Happy Earth Month! It is an exciting time for us here at Women Who Hike and … Read More
Living Low-Waste on the Road
By: Rachel Skeen Photography: Rachel Pressley, @rachelbpressley Working as a Field Marketing Specialist for Merrell means 80% of my life … Read More
Trail Glove 5: Runner’s World’s Favorite Shoe Ever Tested
“This shoe is my all time favorite shoe I have ever tested. The first night I ran in them I felt like I was running on a cloud. The wider width in the forefoot gave my wide feet so much room, and the material of the shoe was movable and breathable.”
Open Ice
While closing his back door with one hand and cradling two pre-split logs in the other, Pete Sveen didn’t see … Read More
MTL Cirrus
Merrell originally created aptly-named Cirrus for skyrunning and the Vertical Kilometer.
Made of More: Brian Galyon
The Collegiate Peaks of Colorado are unmistakable mountains; spinal vertebrae of the Continental Divide. Eight of Colorado’s fifty-six “14ers” are … Read More
A Trail Runner’s Dictionary
The world of trail running has its own language. This can be both helpful and confusing to newcomers, so we … Read More
Trail Running Pointers, Tricks, and Tips
Experience is the driving force behind our day-to-day life lessons and teaches us what works and what doesn’t. That said, … Read More
How to Shop for a Trail Running Shoe
A dependable pair of trail running shoes can provide you with a deeper, better connection to the trails. Not only … Read More
Anatomy of a Trail Running Shoe
While you may want to take your road shoes on your trail runs, it’s important to know that trail shoes … Read More
Trail Running: From Terrain to Races
Trail terrain is always changing, offering you a new set of challenges at every turn and hill. And because … Read More
Why Trail Running
Trail running provides solace, community, and a sense of personal strength. It encapsulates so many things, and yet it is … Read More
Made of More: Ursa Minor
Lopez Island, roughly 30 square miles, lies centered in the vast San Juan Islands archipelago. It’s a spectacular region; a sublime balance of sea and land with denim-blue Pacific waters meeting towering evergreens and snow-capped peaks of the Cascade and Olympia mountain ranges.
I Train So I Can: Keith DiMarino’s Rim-2-Rim-2-Rim
“I enjoy working out, but I’m no runner. I’m an intervals guy. I don’t do long distance.” Or at least that what Keith always thought. Then a friend challenged him to a race he ultimately couldn’t refuse: the infamous Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) in Arizona.
A Year of Magic
Helping out a mom in need. Surprising trail workers with an ice cream party. Cold lemonade on a hot day. … Read More
Racing as Twins: The El Kott Sisters
Sometimes miracles comes in pairs. Nothing seems to fascinate people more than twins. As Shakespeare said: “So we grew together … Read More
Winter Gear Guide: Ambassadors Ryan & Lindsay Atkins
Winter can be cold (for lots of climates) so here are a few of my top gear selections from Merrell to make getting outside this season a little more comfortable, safe, and enjoyable.
Gear Junkie Announces Thermo Rogue As a Top Gear Pick of 2018
Mike Chambers and Jason Antin used the Thermo Rogue to hike 103 miles across Greenland’s burly Arctic Circle Trail — in winter!
Hike Your City
Make urban hiking your next adventure—and discover the best of your backyard. By Liz Thomas Like most hikers, I love … Read More
Ambassador Nicole Brown’s Holiday Gift Guide
Whether you’re a casual outdoorsman or you’re ready to get into the thick of it, here are a few items that should be on your wish list this season.
Gridway Wins Best in Show at Outdoor Retailer November 2018 Show
“Recycled and recyclable products were a big focus of this show, and Merrell delivered with its Gridway Collection…Exclusive to Merrell … Read More
Merrell Launches its Most Sustainable Collection to Date
“We know we’re not going to single-handedly save the planet. But when your passion and your business is getting people … Read More
Life is Easier in the Woods
A single mom of four sons and one severely disabled daughter embrace backpacking to turn their lives around. By Shanti … Read More
Made of More: Kim Cheeseboro
The mosaic of American flags in these rural parts are paintings of generational pride and honor. For Kimberly Ann Cheesebro, this is where she grew up. This is where she raised her daughters. This is her community that she so much loves and serves.
From PTSD to AT
On March 20, 2018 I set out into the wilderness of Georgia on an adventure that took me through snow, … Read More
20 Years of Jungle Moc
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Jungle Moc, we sat down with Clark Matis, Merrell co-founder and designer of the original Jungle Moc and the newly redesigned Jungle Moc XX.
The Most Revisited National Park
As a lover of the outdoors and an adventure enthusiast, I made it my life’s mission to visit all 58 … Read More
6 Miles Downhill: Reflections on the Kat’cina Mosa 100k
I turned right off of the trail onto canyon asphalt, 6 miles of slight downhill to the finish. I was … Read More
MADE OF MORE: OFF THE GRID
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” -Frank Lloyd Wright Along the stretches of … Read More
I Train So I Can: Dan Kosick
“People are nice. That’s the good thing about humans, but after awhile you’re like ‘I know if I had … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassadors Adrienne and Andrew McDermott
Adrienne and Andrew love experiencing anything and everything together, including traveling to remote places, exploring the human condition, and promoting … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Karen Ramos
“The outdoors and trails have provided me opportunities that I could only dream of. They are my main classroom, teacher, … Read More
Top Tips for Running in the Rain
Our friends at Greatist compiled a list of how to make running in the rain more enjoyable! Check out some … Read More
Mongolia Revisited and Rejuvenated
Set amidst a rolling sea of green, Mongolia is a land locked nation with a rich cultural history.
The Agility Synthesis Flex Named a Top Trail Shoe for Fall by Competitor
Our top fall trail runner, the Agility Synthesis Flex, was named one of Competitor’s top choices for fall. One of … Read More
The Hardest Best Job in America
In New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the Appalachian Mountain Club’s hut “croos” work around the clock to provide one of the … Read More
This is One of Active.com’s Favorite Trail Shoes Ever
Thanks to our friends at Active.com for sharing their thoughts on the Agility Synthesis Flex. “We’re going to go ahead … Read More
Public Lands Tour With Ambassador Nicole Brown
“Our public lands are a place where we can come as we are, and a place where we can also … Read More
World’s Toughest Mudder Q&A With Ambassador Kris Mendoza
Today we are here to answer one simple question… “How much Tough could a Tougher Mudder Tough if a Toughest Mudder could World’s Toughest.”
Ambassador Jason Antin: 4 Things I Learned in 59 Hours on the Rainier Infinity Loop
On July 14th, 2018 I embarked on a journey around and through Rainier National Park with two friends, Sam Ritchie … Read More
Made of More: Andrew Johnstone
American Steel Studios, located on the west end of Oakland, California, is a self-described community of art, innovation, and industry. … Read More
I Train So I Can: Ambassador Katie Kubont
“You can’t train to not feel pain, so I train so I can tolerate it. To me training is part … Read More
Hiking the Inca Trail With Intention
Merrell Trail Stories #TrainSoICan August 19, 2018 by Emilee Struss When I was asked to finish the sentence, “I … Read More
Beyond Roads: The Musandam Oman Expedition
By Simon Donato, PhD The old adage goes that third time is the charm. I’ve never given the phrase much … Read More
Made of More: Detroit Bikes
Bikes are machines. Simple machines. They take energy and convert that into greater energy. They go. They take kids through … Read More
One Wild Concert
On California’s Lost Coast, the Musical Mountaineers play for a group of unsuspecting hikers. By BACKPACKER Wheeler Beach, in the … Read More
Mindful Movement With The Outdoor Journal Tour
The Outdoor Journal Tour is a hybrid wellness organization that merges mindfulness and movement in the great outdoors. ODJT was … Read More
Merrell Magic Comes to the Midwest
Merrell and BACKPACKER surprised hikers in the Midwest with our version of trail magic: Merrell Magic. This past month, we … Read More
Made of More: The Marine Mammals of Maine
48%. Those are the odds of a newborn seal surviving its first year on the coast of Maine. Maine, as … Read More
Ambassador Justin Fricke’s Impromptu Fourteener
It was just past 4:00am on Monday and I was at the Mt. Elbert trailhead. Temps were in the 30’s, … Read More
Dinner is Served
We surprised backpackers in Georgia’s Providence Canyon State Park with a surprise visit from a professional chef. By: Jackson Rinehart … Read More
Ambassador Jenny Bruso’s First Backpacking Trip: Mistakes Are a Rite of Passage
I’m a late bloomer to the outdoors. I only started hiking and camping about six years ago. The longer and … Read More
Tackling the Santa Monica Backbone Trail
I was never a runner. In fact, I hated running. One of the draws of playing volleyball growing up was … Read More
Ready, Set, Go: Your Fourteener Mental Checklist
In the weeks leading up to your big day, you’ll be physically preparing for hiking a fourteener. And in the … Read More
An Introduction to Hiking Your First Fourteener
When you first encounter a fourteener, you don’t get the luxury of an introduction. In fact, you probably won’t even … Read More
Gear Guide for Hiking a Fourteener
From a well-fitting pack to sturdy hiking boots and moisture-wicking socks, gear that fits you well and provides support can … Read More
I Train So I Can Hike a 14er
You’ll want to start your training plan well before the day of your hike. Your training needs to imitate the … Read More
Made of More: Croze Nest
Half-covered in sawdust, half-covered in smoke, Joe Smith rolls into the barn his last finished barrel of the day. It’s … Read More
National Trails Day
On June 2, 2018, Merrell and American Hiking Society invite you to join the trail community to collectively improve 2,802 … Read More
I Train So I Can: Ambassador Mirna Valerio
I love training. I relish those mornings that I can get up at the crack of dawn, rested and ready … Read More
Yosemite Refresh
After five months on the Pacific Crest Trail, during one of the hardest seasons in decades, these thru-hikers deserved a … Read More
We’d All Be Bushwhacking Without Trail Crews
The real heroes of the outdoors? The unsung volunteers who build and maintain the nation’s paths. And none deserve thanks … Read More
Cheers! The World’s First Backcountry Lemonade Stand
Merrell and Backpacker have partnered to celebrate the trails by surprising hikers and trail crews when they least expect it, … Read More
Pause and Re-Peak: Ambassador Nicole Brown’s Three Saints Challenge
A few years ago, I started hiking all of the high peaks in Southern California. While it might seem that … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Nick Zupancich
“Discovering my weakness gives me the inspiration I need to keep pushing myself.” Raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Nick resides … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Kristy McBride
As a veterinarian, CrossFit trainer and mom, Kristy loves a good challenge. For her, CrossFit coaching is all about helping … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Ryan Atkins
Climbing, mountain biking, skiing, woodworking, chainsaws, trees, trails. Sounds like a pretty solid list of interests. And that’s just the … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Lindsay Webster
How intense can a person be that’s huge into bread baking? Pretty intense it turns out. Lindsay runs or strength … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Christopher Harrington
Denver real estate attorney Christopher W. Harrington loves the freedom of the open trail. He founded an ultra-running group to … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Erica Lang
Grand Rapids artist Erica Lang shares her love of nature and Michigan through Woosah Outfitters, a naturally inspired art and … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassadors the Oliveria Family
In 2015, back in their home country of Brazil, Guto and Jane were stretched to their limits. They were running … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Surfer Dan
“A Yooper is someone from the U.P.—someone who lives above the Mackinac bridge,” explains Daniel Schetter AKA Surfer Dan. The … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Anna Frost
Anna is a professional mountain, trail and ultra runner who has 13+ years of experience running all sorts of races … Read More
Meet Merrell Ambassador Ambreen Tariq
“There are so many people who are shouting to be included and made to feel welcome in the outdoors.” … Read More
Savanah’s Solo Saga Through Europe’s National Parks
Blown out trails, knee deep snow, and foreign trail maps. The solo trekking saga continues. Eight weeks ago I was … Read More