Pedaling into the Unknown: Bikepacking the 333-mile Pinyons & Pines Race Nico (they/them) is a Product Design Associate at Kahtoola, born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. Along with bikepacking, Nico is a rock climber, river runner, boat builder and artist. …
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The Art of Slowing Down: Taking the scenic route through the heart and soul of Nepal “How long are you here for?” An older woman with gentle eyes and a calm demeanor stirred up a light conversation on the first …
This Is Why We Do It: TransRockies Run 2023 For those unfamiliar with the TransRockies Run, it’s safe to say it’s unlike any other trail-running race out there. Dubbed “Summer Camp for Big Kids” TRR spans six days, covering 120 …
For 2023 TransRockies Run Sponsorship Recipients Elaine, Tom & Adam, Running Is Everything Trail running season is now in full swing and with it comes one of our favorite times of the year: when we get to choose our TransRockies …
5 Practical Tips for Getting Into—and Sticking With—Trail Running With a few tips from our resident trail runners, you’ll have the tools to make your entry into this fulfilling sport as successful and rewarding as possible In a previous blog, …
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5 Trail Running Gear Essentials For New Runners Three Kahtoola Associates—and seasoned trail runners—share what gear they would pick up first if they were just beginning their trail running journey Trail running is everywhere. New races and clubs are popping …
Getting Loopy in Colorado Running the Four Pass Loop What happens when you attempt a classic 3-5 day backpacking route in a day? During a short trip to Colorado in July 2022, Kahtoola Associate Austin Corbett and his partner …
Tackling The Bailey Range Traverse In July 2022, twin sisters and endurance athletes Brigette and Kelsey Takeuchi embarked on a mission to return to their home state of Washington and tackle a journey through the Olympic Mountains that would test …
A Quick and Dirty History of Gaiters Gaiters have been protecting people from the elements for hundreds of years, and they got their start in some pretty unexpected places. Back in 2017, as we set our minds to designing our …
Cocodona 250: Kahtoola’s Tyler Welch Talks Family, Community and Exceeding His Own Expectations When he moved to Flagstaff in 2018, Kahtoola Associate Tyler Welch never would have thought that in just four short years, he’d be competing in a 250-mile …