Motivated by the impending arrival of winter, last month I undertook five of the most fun and adventurous trail runs of my life. Natural water sources were abundant during these five-to-eleven-hour ...

One of the biggest challenges that hikers, trail runners, and backpackers face while in the backcountry is finding clean drinking water. Sure, that crystal-clear mountain stream might look like it is ...

I tend to drink a lot. Yes, I live in Portland, And yes, I love microbrews. That's not what I'm talking about. As someone who hits the trail regularly, I understand the importance of proper hydration.

When you’re finished with a hot summer run, one of the first things you want to do is take a huge swig of water. Worst case scenario: Your bottle is empty, and the stream alongside the trail is the ...

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Water is one of my favorite elements. Astrologically speaking, I’m a water sign, and when it comes to activities, I gravitate toward anything water-related — both fluid and frozen. I love slalom ...