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Treeline: Mount Rainier

What is the treeline? And why is it important when hiking?

By Julia Clarke last updated

What is the treeline? We explain what this frequently used hiking term refers to, where the treeline is, and what it means for you as a hiker

Hiking
Trail runners on Vail mountain

Trail running in Vail: fast-paced high adventure

By Julia Clarke published

Trail running in Vail delivers all the high adventure and majestic views you expect from anywhere in the Rocky Mountains, but with a few luxury perks

Trail Running
A hiker descending one of Colorados 14ers

Hiking 14ers: how to stay alive when you’re bagging peaks

By Julia Clarke last updated

Hiking 14ers is an exhilarating mountain pursuit in the summer, but carries extra risk and requires special preparation for safety and success

Hiking
Hikers in Breckenridge Colorado looking at the mountains

How to train for high altitude hiking: top tips for when you're adventuring way above sea level

By Julia Clarke published

If you want to learn how to train for high altitude hiking, this guide will help you prepare mentally and physically for a successful hike into thin air

Hiking