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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!
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.
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
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.”
MTL Cirrus
Merrell originally created aptly-named Cirrus for skyrunning and the Vertical Kilometer.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
Mongolia Revisited and Rejuvenated
Set amidst a rolling sea of green, Mongolia is a land locked nation with a rich cultural history.
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
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
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
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
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
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
I Train So I Can: Ambassador Jennifer Tavernier
When Jennifer Tavernier says her two little girls are driving her up a wall, she literally means it. Just watch … Read More
Trails We Love
Whether it’s challenging terrain, a particular lookout, or a memorable moment with our favorite adventure partner, we all have … Read More