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The 650-Mile Alabama Trail: Coming Soon to a Town Near You
In 2001, a small group of avid hikers met at the Open Pond Campground in Conecuh National Forest near Andalusia. They had with them a state roadmap that they had...
Benefits of Wearing Compression Socks While Flying
Each day, about 2.5 million people use airplanes to reach distant destinations. For most travelers, that means spending several hours in a cramped airline seat with little room to move....
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into A Van
The open road, tiny living and non-stop adventures. Sounds like the dream, am I right? That’s the picture social media has painted about living in a van, and although some days are...
5 Tips to Keep Your Feet Warm Skiing This Winter
By Brian Gregg Brian is a FITS® sponsored athlete, 2014 Olympian, and races for Team Gregg/Madshus/CXC out of Minneapolis, MN. Snow is starting to accumulate, the air is crisp and...
Tea Time on Top of the World
Tea Time on Top of the World Steam rose from my tea as I took one final break before pushing on to the summit. Hours of climbing in the dark...
Five Tips For Running In Hot Weather Conditions
Summer means glorious sunshine, long days and plenty of time for running… but it can also mean extremely high temperatures. Training in the heat can become both difficult and dangerous...
In the Wild: Stewards of the Land
“What started out as a tactic to improve the hunting on our property has evolved into a way of improving the land for future generations, providing adequate food and cover,...
In the Wild: Changing Seasons
How do you know the seasons are changing?...The plates turn green. Utah locals like to joke about the Coloradan influx, but spend a Thanksgiving down in Indian Creek and you’ll...
In the Wild: Spring Stoke!
Spring Stoke! This heavily used phrase is the best way to describe the feeling of spring in the west. The days get longer, the rivers start to flow, wildflowers bloom...
In the Wild: Aiguille De Joshua Tree
As we approached the end of the dirt road we were met with an “Authorized Vehicles Only” sign. The van’s high beams illuminated the road past the sign that seemed...
In the Wild: Face the Forecast
Hear how Cammeron Evans gears up to seize the moment even if it means facing the rain. He and his friends make the most of their home in Washington State...
In the Wild: FITS Ambassador Amie Engerbretson Conquers the Alps
The Val d'Isere region provides skiing with versatility. Located in southeastern France, you can explore all that the alpine terrain has to offer. FITS Ambassador, Amie Engerbretson, highlights her time...