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The London Marathon is adding a second day. The trail running version of that growth doesn't really exist.

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Parks like Yosemite, Rainier and Glacier opened the season without timed entry for the first time in years. The trail trends tell a story beyond viral…

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Simple in, simple out.

Audiences, absolutes, and what it costs when you treat your community like it can't handle complexity.

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REI's labor fight is real. So is the hole it's in.

Behind the Anniversary Sale boycott is a harder story: collapsing specialty retail, a challenging payroll model, and what the outdoor industry loses if…

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Sean Duffy wants you to see America. His administration is making it harder to afford.

On gas prices, gateway economies, and the Transportation Secretary's tone-deaf road-trip reality show

May 13 • Kyle Frost

Summit 2026: On Capitol Hill with the Outdoor Industry

A few thoughts from a few days spent in Washington DC with the Outdoor Industry Association.

Apr 30 • Kyle Frost

Three trips, three different weeks of skiing in Europe.

Apr 17 • Kyle Frost

The things you can't vibe-code

On vibe coding, moats, and what still matters when anyone can ship a Strava clone, weather app, or AI-training plan.

Apr 12 • Kyle Frost

Can Kiprun crack the US running market?

Decathlon is bringing its Kiprun running brand to the US. Can it break through in a crowded market?

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The West's No Good, Very Bad, Snow Year

A historically bad winter is setting up serious risks for water supply, wildfire, and summer recreation

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