Brian Metzler
Brian is an award-winning journalist, photographer and podcaster who has written for Runner’s World, The Times, Outside, Men’s Journal, Trail Runner, Triathlete and Red Bulletin. He's also the author of several books, including Kicksology: The Hype, Science, Culture and Cool of Running Shoes. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, and loves to run, bike, hike, camp, ski and climb mountains. He has wear-tested more than 1,500 pairs of running shoes, completed four Ironman triathlons, as well as numerous marathons and ultra-distance running races.
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Sixty-year-old Stephen Coleman, of Portland, Maine, had been hiking alone

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Going hiking in Hawaii? Expect snow. The three highest volcano peaks in Hawaii have received measurable snowfall recently

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Certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the preserve's night skies

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Yosemite National Park reopened but reservations required after 8 February

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How Biden Administration is working to build the economy through environmentalism

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Full-length thru-hikes and trail runs on the Appalachian Trail won’t be recognized in 2021

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Empire State Trail spans 750 miles, connecting 200 breweries across the state

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Newly elected President Joe Biden is expected to make climate policy and environmental protection key priorities

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Many National Forests and National Parks are open for day use only

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National Park Service will waive fees on six days this year

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College students Sammy Potter, Jackson Parell hope to complete the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails in 2021

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Meet the ultrarunners rediscovering the route of the fateful pioneer voyage of 1846 – and then running it

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Zion National Park urges park visitors to stop leaving their marks

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Another bizarre metal monolith appears in Romania

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Winter comes early to the Grand Canyon National Park as visitors swerve turkey for camping this Thanksgiving

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It's not too early to book the best campsites for 2021. Our expert tips will help you secure a great camping spot next spring and summer

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Guidelines for those hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021 have been revealed following a Covid-19-inspired boom in walkers

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Before you head out on your run, check out our expert guide to what to take trail running

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Two major wildfires that ravaged the park are under control but still not fully contained

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Gray wolves will be returning to the wild lands of Colorado in three years, thanks to Colorado voters

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The Netteburg family, including 4-year-old Juniper, hiked every section of the epic, 2,193-mile route from March to October

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Cold weather, rain and snow can’t come soon enough to the American West

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31-year-old Karel Sabbe wins 2020 World Backyard Challenge – “it's a lot different than your typical ultra”
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