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Freedom To Adventure - Gear Up For Spring 2023

April 03, 2023
Freedom To Adventure - Gear Up For Spring 2023
Spring Season is almost here! The snow is melting and the trails are calling. It’s time to dust off your hiking boots, pull out your trail running shoes and tune up your bike for some quality time outside.  This edition of Freedom to Adventure is all about gearing up and making plans for your upcoming adventures.

THE 12 BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE DESTINATIONS IN THE USA
So what makes for a top mountain bike destination? For starters, it’s about much more than just having a lot of trails, and the best mountain bike destinations have a vibe that can be felt the moment you roll into town. Read Singletracks’ guide to the12 Best Mountain Bike Destinations in the USA.

THE BEST WAYS TO BECOME A MASTER RUNNING ROUTE PLANNER
All laced up and need a new place to run? Runner’s World lines out their favorite apps and tools to discover beautiful trails, explore new parts of town and keep track of your favorite routes.

FAMILY CAMPING 101 WITH ATHLETE CHELSEA MAGNESS
Often called “America’s Most Adventurous Mother”, our athlete and partner Chelsea Magness is both a mother of two and a world-class outdoor athlete. We recently sat down with Chelsea to get her advice and recommendations on one of her favorite activities, family camping trips with kids.

HOW TO CHOOSE ENERGY FOOD AND DRINKS
As a runner, hiker, skier, cyclist or all-around outdoor adventurer, you need food and hydration to fuel your body for peak performance. Our friends at REI have put together a handy informational guide so you can decide what food is right for you.

FILTRATION FOR TRAIL RUNNERS WITH HILLARY ALLEN
The introduction of lightweight threaded filters has been a game changer for trail runners. To better understand the importance of filtration while drinking from outdoor water sources, we talked with HydraPak Athlete and professional Trail Runner Hillary Allen.

101 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RIDING
The team at Mountain Bike Action has compiled an ultimate list of tips to improve your riding and performance. Want to ride better? There’s plenty of how-to tips in here for that. Need tips on how to buy a new bike? They’ve got those too. How about becoming a smart home mechanic? Check it out.

 

BUYERS GUIDE FOR RUNNING HYDRATION PACKS & VESTS
Whether you’re training for an ultra or heading out on a casual jog, the right running hydration pack will carry all the gear and water you need for a successful run. Gear Junkie has a great guide for choosing a vest or pack that is right for you.

THE BEST HIKING BOOTS OF 2023
From lightweight day hikers to heavy-duty footwear for serious backpacking, SwitchBack Travel has a list of their team’s hiking boot picks for just about every type of hiking.

WHAT GEAR TO BRING MOUNTAIN BIKING
No matter the ride length or distance, there are a handful of essentials that should come with you every time you hop on your mountain bike. Evo provides all the details on where to get the gear you need.

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