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The 5 Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
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The 5 Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

Finding the ideal presents for nature lovers doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From trail runners and hikers to skiers and backpackers, these thoughtful, eco-conscious gift ideas are sure to inspire...

Fuel & Training TipsHigh Altitude Training: The Only 8 Tips You’ll Ever Need

High Altitude Training: The Only 8 Tips You’ll Ever Need

There’s nothing quite like running high in the mountains or in a high-altitude town like Denver, the mile-high city. When you’re coming from sea level, though, the low oxygen can be a completely ne...

Inspiration & AdventureA Journey Through the Grand Canyon with Travis Soares

A Journey Through the Grand Canyon with Travis Soares

MUIR Energy athlete Travis Soares traded approach shoes for oars in the Grand Canyon last month. ⁠Read all about his month-long adventure, plus the fuel that got him through it. 

Fuel & Training TipsWhat is Adventure Racing? Here's what you need to know.

What is Adventure Racing? Here's what you need to know.

MUIR Energy Trail Club member Jenica Law and her team from the Eastern Sierra just won 4th place at the USARA National Championship in Bishop, CA. She sat down with MUIR Energy content editor Laure...

Fuel & Training TipsMUIR Athlete Travis Soares Climbed 247 Peaks in 117 Days – Here's How

MUIR Athlete Travis Soares Climbed 247 Peaks in 117 Days – Here's How

Travis Soares, MUIR Energy’s newest athlete, just earned the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Sierra Peaks Section – a list of 247 peaks, the completion of which is a lifelong endeavor. Travis sat...

Ingredients & NutritionHow to Spark Joy with Food on the Appalachian Trail

How to Spark Joy with Food on the Appalachian Trail

I have drastically changed the way I view nourishment since starting a thru-hike attempt of the Appalachian Trail. I’m not a picky eater. In fact, in my normal life I’m content to make one big mea...

Inspiration & AdventureBackcountry Trip Report: Mt. Ritter

Backcountry Trip Report: Mt. Ritter

Mammoth Lakes resident Paz Mendelevitch and his buddy Danny Sandoval embarked on a multi-day splitboard adventure into the Ritter Range with the goal of summiting and snowboarding down Mt Ritter.

Inspiration & AdventureAdventures on Mt. Moran - A Top 50 Classic Ski Descent of North America

Adventures on Mt. Moran - A Top 50 Classic Ski Descent of North America

Join athlete/photographers Connor Burkesmith, Brigette Takeuchi, and their team as they experience the effects of a changing climate during a backcountry tour of Mt. Moran. Outdoor athletes are th...

Inspiration & AdventureShe Didn't Start Running Until Her 40's, Now Mary Smith Is Chasing Ultra Marathons

She Didn't Start Running Until Her 40's, Now Mary Smith Is Chasing Ultra Marathons

The first time Mary Sgold ran a mile was 10 years ago in her 40’s. Today, she’s worked her way up to 10k’s, marathons, 50k’s, and even a life-changing trek along the Camino del Santiago in Northern...

Inspiration & AdventureBehind The Wheels with PDX Cyclocross Racer Stephen Hartzel

Behind The Wheels with PDX Cyclocross Racer Stephen Hartzel

Are you curious about getting into gravel biking? Maybe cyclocross or long distance cycling? We caught up with Portland native and cyclocross racer Stephen Hartzel to answer all of our questions on...

Inspiration & AdventureAvery Collins’ UTMB CCC 100k: How He Prepared, Raced, and Fueled For a Top Finish Against 1,500+ Runners

Avery Collins’ UTMB CCC 100k: How He Prepared, Raced, and Fueled For a Top Finish Against 1,500+ Runners

This August, MUIR Athlete Avery Collins toed the starting line with over 1,500 other competitors at the UTMB-CCC. The acronym ‘CCC’ stands for ‘Courmeyeur-Champex-Chamonix,’ three towns in three co...

Inspiration & AdventureChange Your Perspective, Elevate Your Performance

Change Your Perspective, Elevate Your Performance

Running coach Eric Orton from Christopher McDougall’s best-selling book Born to Run invites us to change our minds for a refresh in our running. His advice equally applies to other sports and life.

Inspiration & AdventureThe Ouray 100 Race Report by Winner, Anthony Lee

The Ouray 100 Race Report by Winner, Anthony Lee

The Ouray 100 is a 100 mile ultra-marathon in Southwest Colorado featuring over 40,000 feet of vertical gain and just as much loss over rugged terrain often at altitude over 10,000 feet. Runners a...