Dave Golder
Latest articles by Dave Golder
![Hikers on a cliff-top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8vfTcNDsfd4xpP4HuiC6QE-320-80.jpg)
AllTrails pledges to plant a tree for every user who hikes for an hour this weekend
By Dave Golder published
The popular global hiking tracking app goes green in a big way
![Hallelujah kayaking movie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J4t6gXNAfwgxwe7pStLZEM-320-80.png)
Watch fearless kayakers take some breathtaking plunges over the Columbia River Gorge’s most spectacular waterfalls
By Dave Golder published
Boasting some spectacular photography showcases some awesome skills, Hallelujah is 15 minutes of white-water excitement
![Scarpa Moraine light hiking shoes with RECCO reflector](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZUc7FHsCyDTWtEhsyMKg5N-320-80.jpg)
These new Scarpa hiking boots come with built-in RECCO reflectors to help rescuers find you in an avalanche
By Dave Golder published
Now your shoes will let rescuers know where you are if you need rescuing deep in the backcountry
![Gas canister hits ski slope](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gzQ3gGXFXQpsvC5CLUfAzh-320-80.png)
Watch as helicopter accidentally drops runaway metal canister onto busy ski slope
By Dave Golder published
Skiers skedaddle as the object hits the snow the rolls down the slope like something from a disaster movie
![Memorial statue revealed of official Boston Marathon dog Spencer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JaKaA6fXHZu3o3SSMXXgFj-320-80.jpg)
Statue revealed of Boston Marathon’s legendary 'official' dog, Spencer
By Dave Golder published
Bronze Spencer memorial was paid for by $39,000 in donations
![Dramatic helicopter rescue footage shows California hiker dangling from cliff](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RiC22sMWrdTV4VeBnB6Hdg-320-80.png)
“Don't let go” – dramatic helicopter rescue footage shows barefoot California hiker clinging to cliff
By Dave Golder published
Hiker fell almost 60 feet from a trail near the Golden Gate Bridge, with the tide coming in
![Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bAK6MsVEcDdPAXtUZJzH35-320-80.jpg)
Adidas launches trail mentoring scheme to mark launch of hotly anticipated Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra
By Dave Golder published
Pro runners were winning in a prototype of the Agravic Speed Ultra last summer, now you can wear them too
![Woman passing through turnstile at ski resort](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZEDQa2ea8FdQzm3M7JpBG-320-80.jpg)
Utah ski resort honors 54-year-old lift ticket vouchers
By Dave Golder published
Alta Ski Area lets skier use ancient tickets from a time when day passes cost just $7
![Vittoria Craft Xplor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qzT2khdV237R3yuyBxsg3-320-80.jpg)
These new trail running shoes have soles based on gravel bike tires
By Dave Golder published
MTB tire specialist Vittoria and Craft Sportswear have teamed up to produce the world’s first gravel running shoe, the Craft Xplor
![Austin Head lunges across New York for record attempt](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yitsw52UrKkYD7KxUG8kzC-320-80.jpg)
Watch man lunge his way across New York City to break world record
By Dave Golder published
Austin Head has broken two lunging world records this month and we bet his knees know it
![Avalanche strips bare a mountain in the Aravis range, France](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oZimEfSDcnGeBGQDTxktkY-320-80.png)
Watch as avalanche strips a French mountain bare
By Dave Golder published
If you think all avalanche videos look the same, then you haven’t seen this one
![Amazfit Balance special edition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BUQNugPbrYZ8YvhYJLLkYW-320-80.jpg)
Take a look at Amazfit’s new blood pressure tool for Balance smartwatches in action
By Dave Golder published
The feature, which provides readings for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, is similar to one available for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch
![Saiful Islam Shanto round-the-world hiker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kif6e57U5yD7Y4DbEG4cVG-320-80.jpg)
Bangladeshi hiker set to begin 12-year round-the-world walk on Friday
By Dave Golder published
Saiful Islam Shanto plans to visit all 193 member countries of the United Nations
![Training Today App announces launch of bespoke running workouts for Apple Watch users](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lpqa7xbdWGczC653MXYmJK-320-80.jpg)
Training Today app for Apple Watch launches ‘dynamic workouts’ for runners
By Dave Golder published
Major update to popular training app offers personalized sessions individually curated using a 'readiness to train' score
![Orlando Bloom at photocall](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/roH6HLsygBR92YHxSExEyJ-320-80.jpg)
Watch Orlando Bloom taking adventure to extremes in trailer for To The Edge
By Dave Golder published
Erstwhile elf and inveterate thrillseeker Orlando Bloom takes extreme sports to the edge in new TV series
![Nike Air Max Plus Hiker](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JgFfxmTv3YjrWSGDu8LFyn-320-80.jpg)
Nike reinvents Air Max Plus as a hiking boot with its own backpack
By Dave Golder published
Utility-grade Nike Air Max Plus Hiker also comes with a “Patina” swoosh and zip-up overlay
![Lassen Volcanic National Park entrance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6TCb2qQf8qRjbrVZYqb4hf-320-80.jpg)
Irate visitors sue National Park Service over cashless entrance fees
By Dave Golder published
Three visitors claim that the NPS’s card-only policy at some sites is counter to federal laws
![Lil Nas X Runs NYC Half Marathon in Coach high-tops](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xDG4u2E36BWDtAKCt4KpGk-320-80.jpeg)
Which music icon decided these were the right shoes for running the New York Half Marathon?
By Dave Golder published
Somebody representing the brand, that’s who
![Topless man Czech Josef Salek breaks record for barefoot marathon on ice](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PVNhcQkktaiBu4EUXvTrv5-320-80.jpg)
Watch topless man breaking record for barefoot half marathon on ice
By Dave Golder published
Czech man braves freezing temperatures in just his shorts for world record attempt
![Carson City to Canada Quest: Hike the PCT and Get Paid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gxL4ssBtWo4gvx3ruhJwDL-320-80.png)
Fancy getting paid $5,000 to hike 1,600 miles along the PCT? Apply now
By Dave Golder published
The search is on to find two people who’ll be paid to hike from Carson City to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail and chronicle their epic trek
![Vivobarefoot Sensus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jmKk9pitrtBwLHQyMhVmak-320-80.jpg)
Shoe that “fits like a glove” could be Vivobarefoot at its most barefoot yet
By Dave Golder published
The Vivobarefoot Sensus is a moccasin-inspired sho that’s meant to feel like a glove for your feet