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Freedom To Adventure - Get Outside this February!

February 15, 2024
Freedom To Adventure - Get Outside this February!
Welcome to the winter edition of  Freedom to Adventure where we’re embracing the mid-February with a focus on hitting the snowy slopes and kicking off our training for spring races and activities.

PLANNING A FAMILY SKI TRIP

Skiing and snowboarding together as a family is one of our favorite shared activities, but planning a getaway trip for the whole gang can be a challenge. The team at Black Tie Ski has a great guide for how to plan the perfect family ski trip.

RUNNING THROUGH WINTER

Doreen Jarmen from Trail Sisters shares her experience with various types of gear to embrace the cooler temperatures, along with motivating tips to get you out the door.

20+ FUN OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

Physical activities in the cold, such as hiking, skiing and building a snowman, offer huge benefits to your mental and physical health. Studies have even shown a correlation between spending time in nature and lower levels of depression and stress, so bundle up and safely enjoy the cold with one of these outdoor activities.

FUELING: BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE RUN

We worked with Sports Dietitian, Meghann Featherstun MS RD CSSD of Featherstone Nutrition to learn more about the importance of fueling and recommended best practices for athletes to follow. 

COLD WEATHER HYDRATION 101

No matter the temperature, it is always important to stay hydrated. We sat down with HydraPak Ambassador Sofia Forsman, an accomplished backcountry skier and guide, to get the rundown on best practices for hydrating in the cold.

OFF SEASON TRAINING TIPS FOR A SPEEDY SPRING AND SUMMER

Do you have big race plans this year? Are you hoping to run faster than ever and set a new PR next summer? Laura Thweatt and Jenny Simpson from Women’s Running share the off-season training that lays the groundwork for faster race performances.

INTRODUCING THE NEW SKYFLASK SPEED SERIES

Meet the newly redesigned SkyFlask Speed - the result of over two years of design, collaboration with athletes and our ongoing commitment to improving the hydration experience of runners. It features an innovative thumb loop design that allows you to hold the SkyFlask securely without gripping or squeezing.

BEST WINTER SUNGLASSES OF 2024

Even when the weather is chilly and there’s snow on the ground, sunglasses are an essential everyday piece of equipment. The team at Outside Online skate-skied marathons of miles, ran through winter slush and mud, and climbed snow-drenched peaks in the Sierra to find the very best of the season.

TEMPO 3-PACK: HYDRATE, ENERGIZE, RECOVER

The Tempo was specifically designed for runners training for and competing in long distances. Distinct bottle colors represent the different phases of nutrition before, during and after exercise to help athletes develop their specific hydration strategy.