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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 the … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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