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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
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
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
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
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
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
Hot Tips for Preventing and Treating Heat Exhaustion
We all love spending as much time outside in the summer as we possibly can. Nothing like taking on the … Read More
2016 Merrell® #MyNature and #FallingForMerrell Photo Contest – Official Rules
We want to see what Fall Adventures you’re up to in your Merrells. Post your photos to Instagram with #MyNature and … Read More
Mental and Emotional Prep for World’s Toughest Mudder
Completing epic challenges really requires the perfect unity of mind, body, and soul. Over my twenty years of endurance racing … Read More
What to Pack for World’s Toughest Mudder – Jason Antin
I remember running my first long trail race a few years back. I tossed and turned over the logistics and … Read More
What to Pack for World’s Toughest Mudder – Simon Donato
Packing the right amount of gear for any challenge is an acquired skill – pure and simple. Ask any athlete whose … Read More
5 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes That Celebrate The Great Outdoors
Did you wait until the last minute to come up with a Halloween costume? (It’s okay, same.) No worries though! … Read More
5 Steps to Completing Your First Tough Mudder
SIGN UP! Taking this first step is often the most difficult. Once you do it, though, your thinking will somehow … Read More
Coachified Episode 6 | Atlanta Training Event
Your Mudder journey starts now! Check out the first ever Tough Mudder training event in Atlanta. Coach & Mirna will … Read More
Top 5 Travel Items On My List
I have been asked to share my tips on 5 essential things I think every person should travel with. What … Read More
Tough Mudder Training with The Bro’d Trip
If you’re signed up for a Tough Mudder, you’ve probably got training on your mind. If not, you should. Although … Read More
How to Beat the Winter Workout Blues
Reblog from Tough Mudder When it comes to winter training, there’s no such thing as a snow day for Mudders. … Read More
Camp Hack 2 – Portable Grill
Thanks Log Cabin Cooking for these great tips! Think you need a fire pit to enjoy a s’more or hot … Read More
Campfire Hot Chocolate
How to make campfire hot chocolate. This recipe calls for DIY chocolate mix that you can make ahead at home, then enjoy warm wherever … Read More
Campfire Turkey Recipe
Brine at home, eat wherever your tent is pitched. Ingredients 1 10-12 lb Turkey Butter, olive oil and spices Apple … Read More
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Recipe
Because breakfast in bed is overrated. This recipe for Campfire Pumpkin Spice Pancakes has a little bit of pumpkin, a … Read More
3M THINSULATE INSULATION and MERRELL® EMBRACE THE CHILL SWEEPSTAKES
3MTM THINSULATETM INSULATION & MERRELL® EMBRACE THE CHILL SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN … Read More
Winter Dog Tips
Snow can make for the best playgrounds for our 4-legged friends, but just like us human’s there some precautions we … Read More
How To: Tips for Backpacking With Your Dog
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and truly, the mountains are calling. There is nothing better than spending a … Read More
How to dress for after sport
You’ve just arrived back at your car after a 12-hour hike in the hills and what’s the first thing you … Read More
What to Pack in Your Weekend Grab Bag
Plans can change at a moment’s notice. You know that, your plans probably changed about five times today already. Sometimes … Read More
How to Pitch a Tree Tent
Sometimes it is not possible (due to uneven terrain) or desirable (depending on what nasties might be dwelling on the … Read More
Weekend Backpacking Meals
Leslie Rasmussen – Merrell Sports Marketing Specialist When I go backpacking it is typically for 1-2 nights, just a weekend … Read More
What is van life really like?
Brendan Couvreux & Family Why would anyone want to live in a van, let alone, in a van with their … Read More
What is Speed Hiking? The Benefits of Going Fast and Light
What if we told you there was a new way to hike further, see more and escape to ever more … Read More
Eating Healthy Meals: Advice from a former junk-food junky
Does leading an active lifestyle make up for eating whatever you want? I always thought so, and fuelled all my … Read More
Summer Tips to Keep your Dogs Safe and Happy
Summer time means hotter temps & many outside adventures with your 4 legged friends. We’ve teamed up with our local shelter … Read More
How to Survive Camp with the Kiddos
Headed to the woods with the kiddos can be a tricky endeavor, but oh so worth it. How many of you … Read More
Balancing Life and Work: Making Time for Adventure
I love reading about others’ adventures: the bigger, the better, and it really inspires me to bring more adventure into … Read More
How to Run During your Lunch Hour
Running during your lunch hour is easier than you think plus the benefits are endless. You’re going to feel more … Read More
5 Spring Cleaning tips to get you Trail Ready
It’s official, Spring is here! It’s time to dust off your gear and get it trail ready. We don’t want anything … Read More
Tips for Orienteering: How to Navigate Better
If you’re an outdoors junkie, knowing how to use a map and compass is perhaps the most fundamentally important skill … Read More
How to Pack for a Day on the Trail
Back in the 1930’s in Seattle, a support group for climbers and adventurers called The Mountaineers created a list of … Read More
How to Become A Bike Commuter
Bored of taking the sweaty, crowded subway to work every morning? Why not bike there instead – fresh air, exercise AND … Read More
Five chocolate based energy snacks for the trail
Packing chocolate treats for the trail can be tricky as many of them melt and can be very messy. But … Read More
How to Hike on the Cheap
If money were no object it’d be easy enough to spend a fortune on forays into the great outdoors. However, … Read More
The top five ingredients to eat when on the running trail
Whatever your distance on the trail, make sure you give your body the fuel it needs. Running is more than … Read More
How to Choose a Mountain Hut
Mountain huts can mean many things to many people. What we are looking at here is the incredible network of … Read More
Getting High – How to Survive At Altitude
MARK MAYNE MAKES SURE YOU’RE PREPARED FOR ANY MOUNTAIN. It’s not just gnarly Everest pioneers who have to worry about … Read More
How to lace hiking boots
Whether you’re going for a casual hike, bushwhacking through a forest or taking on some of the toughest and steepest mountain … Read More
How to fuel yourself for a marathon
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people decide they’re going to run a marathon. You might well be one of … Read More
#PackHacks: Top Tips for the Trail
Everyone loves a top tip, something that makes you go, ‘Wow – that’s genius’. After all, anything that allows us … Read More
The 5 Stages of You vs the cold
We’ve all been there. Even the most adventurous and trail-hardened among us has, at one stage or another, been stood … Read More
How to Create the Ultimate Outdoor Adventures for Kids
Getting into the great outdoors is a classic way to carve out time with the family. With a few clever … Read More
5 Best Nutribullet Recipes for the Trail
If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels for even better hiking adventures in 2015, take our … Read More
5 Best Trail Bar Recipes
We asked the wisest foodies in the pack to share their yummiest trail bar secrets, because they always carry a … Read More
HOW TO STAY WARM IN WINTER
People assume because I spend a lot of time in extreme cold, that I must love being cold. They couldn’t … Read More
Five Winter Workout Tips
Oh the weather outside is frightful…but keeping up your exercise would be delightful. When the weather turns rubbish, it’s easy … Read More
Five Tips for Camping Together
If there’s one thing that you have to understand about adventures and working together as a team, it’s that no … Read More
How to Set SMART Holiday Nutrition Goals
In theory, Christmas is only one day of the year, but the Christmas season tends to include an abundance of … Read More
Healthy Holidays Alternatives for Training and Eating
With the weather getting colder, the lights all lit up and the faint sound of jingle bells, we all know … Read More
Staying Connected When Going Off Grid
Check out off-grid solutions for keeping in touch while you’re away. It’s nearly impossible to get completely off the grid these days, but these tips help you stay in touch while enjoying the solitude.
Food For the Winter
While most of us carefully plan our winter gear and clothing, we often overlook one of the most important aspects … Read More
What to Do with Pumpkin – More than just an ugly face?
Despite its popularity over Halloween for making lantern’s and pumpkin pie, the pumpkin is often overlooked and certainly not the … Read More
How to Avoid Bug Bites
The sun is out, the birds are chirping and a weekend on the trail is calling. One thing you don’t … Read More
10 Tips for Fall Outdoor Activities for Families
Find adventure outside with these fall family activities to keep you motivated to explore despite chillier weather.
How to Find Adventure When You Have a 9-5
There are a hundred reasons why you might lead a life that revolves around working a 9-5. Even for those … Read More
How to Improve Your Running Time
So you want to know how to run faster? Some runners enjoy their runs as is and have no desire … Read More
How To Becoming a Running Pacer
Pacing another runner during a 100+ mile race is one of the most selfless acts a runner can perform. Most … Read More
How to get ready for an adventure day
Avoid preparing for a hiking or camping trip at the last minute Life is crazy. Time is short. Adventurous people … Read More
How to survive a bear attack
Answering the Call of Nature
Whether you need to know how to go to the bathroom in the woods, or relieve yourself during an ultra-marathon, these tips may not be pretty, but they’ll get the job done.
Tips for Animal Encounters
When out for a trail run, the last thing you want is an unexpected wild animal encounter. While animal experiences are a natural and looked-forward-to element of being outside, you don’t want to sprint up behind a bear. Follow these tips if you do have any unlucky animal encounters.
Chipotle Beef Chili recipe
A super satisfying hot bowl of chili is made even better with a touch of smoky heat from the chipotles … Read More
Six Ways to Get Fit Every Day
Some days an intense exercise session just doesn’t fit your schedule. Don’t feel guilty; your body doesn’t need to be … Read More
How to catch a fish without a rod
I love fishing, so when Merrell asked me to write a piece about how to catch a fish without a … Read More
How to film your adventures
If there’s one way to breathe life into the stories of your adventures, it’s to film it. And in this … Read More
How to Stay Cool in Heat & Avoid Heat Stress
Did you know that the temperature change during a heat wave actually causes more stress to the body than the … Read More
GORP with a Twist recipe
“Good Old Raisins and Peanuts” has come a long way since we were kids. Combine as many dried fruits and … Read More
Berry Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate is always a good choice for dessert, and when it’s cooked into an easy pudding, spiked with dried berries and … Read More
How to plan a running music playlist
There’s no right or wrong answer, and each have their own merits, but let’s assume you are a music lover. … Read More
Homemade Energy Bar Recipe
Looking for the perfect high-endurance energy bar recipe? Something that’s easy to make and free from sugar & glucose syrup? … Read More
Just-Add-Water Hummus recipe
Why buy a mix when it’s so easy to make your own and you can control exactly what ingredients go … Read More
How to Stay Cool While Running: 10 Ways to Beat the Heat
There’s nothing like extreme heat to turn a happy outdoor adventure into a dehydrated hell. When temperatures soar it can … Read More
How to Kayak
Kayaking for the first time can be quite daunting, especially when you aren’t used to paddle sports. Make sure you’ve … Read More
Changing the Morning Commute – How to Bike to Work
If there’s anything that puts a huge grin on your face as you arrive at your desk on a Monday … Read More
Tips to Create Backpacking Meals for Kids
The Meek family recently provided us with some of their favorite recipes for family food on the trail . These easy … Read More
Almost-Instant Mac and Cheese recipe
Made from scratch, this macaroni and cheese, which needs just a couple of minutes on the stove to heat up, … Read More
Hiking with Kids
Dad we made it!” my 9 year-old son exclaimed as we crossed the apex of Donahue Pass on the southeastern … Read More
Outdoor Activities for Families
The good thing about adventure is that it can be whatever you want it to be. It’s something you can … Read More
How to Plan an Adventure On The Fly
On a quiet Monday in 2012, cooking dinner one autumn evening, an idea popped into my head. I had just … Read More
How to Clean Water Bottles & Hydration Packs
As the weather gets warmer, one of the main reasons athletes get sick is due to poor water bottle hygiene. … Read More
Guide Your Gut: Nutritional Training for Race Day
Hunting for the nearest bush or concealed alleyway as a matter of sudden and unexpected urgency is a scenario we’d … Read More
How to Go Downhill: Mountain Biking Tips
Mountain biking is possibly the most fun you can have on two wheels. There’s something incredibly satisfying about discovering new … Read More
Learn how to use Trekking Poles on Trail Runs
Most people associate trekking poles, quite naturally, with trekking, Nordic walking or cross country skiing. I was one of those … Read More
How to choose the right trail shoes
or the casual runner, road running shoes suffice for almost all purposes. However, once you start to deviate off the … Read More
Go Faster with our Grilled Chicken & Pesto Pasta Recipe
Fuss-free, quick, light and delicious, this pre-race food is packed with an excellent balance of nutrient-rich, slow-release carbohydrate, lean protein … Read More
Recipe: Ethiopian-style Sweet Potato & Peanut Soup with Chile & Lime
Ethiopians run phenomenally fast! The secret? Well, along with a strong running tradition and the obvious genetic predisposition, one major … Read More
Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Maple Syrup Almonds
A Go Faster Food favorite of 2012 Team GB Olympian marathon runner Claire Hallissey, this delicious combo of super-healthy butternut … Read More
3 great carbo-loading meals to fuel your runs
Got a marathon coming up? You’ll want to carbo-load to maximize your body’s glycogen stores in the muscles to push … Read More
Best Hydration Drinks: Rethink your Drink!
The US National Academies’ Food and Nutrition Board tells us that adult males should consume 3.7 liters and adult females, … Read More
How to survive a bear encounter
If you’re going to be camping in bear country, it’s important to understand how to avoid bears and how to … Read More
How to Train for High Altitude
High-altitude training is important for proper fitness and to avoid health risks like high-altitude pulmonary edema. You’ve signed the dotted … Read More
How to make a protein shake and recover quickly
Have you ever felt a bit stiff or jaded after a long run or training session? You know, that feeling … Read More