Lara Kaylor
Lara Kaylor is an outdoor enthusiast who gets her thrills from big time recreation in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. where she lives and hikes with her husband and 130-pound Malamute. An award-winning...
View ArticleClassic Crystal Lake: A gem within a gem
By Lara Kaylor The hike to Crystal Lake begins in the Mammoth Lakes Basin — a beautiful area in the heart of Mammoth Lakes that boasts beauty and wonder all on its own. Make it to Crystal Lake,...
View ArticleLiving History: Autumn Hiking in the Dolomites
It isn’t autumn yet, and we are not trying to rush it along, but if you want to go hiking then, you will need to be making plans now! Hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy in autumn is always...
View ArticleMammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra Is a Hiker’s Paradise
Mammoth Lakes, just outside the Eastern Gate of Yosemite in the Eastern Sierra is a hiker’s paradise in every season. *SPRING* Hiking in the Mammoth Lakes area during the spring offers spectacular...
View ArticleOn Catalina Island, All Trails Lead to Fun – Part 1
When it comes to outdoor recreation, Catalina Island fills the bill. And as for hiking, Catalina can’t be beat. No other Channel Island features the diversity that Catalina has to offer. More than 200...
View ArticleOn Catalina Island, All Trails Lead to Fun – Part 2
… This is a continuation of last weeks post about hiking on Catalina Island! Thank you to the Catalina Island Conservancy. About Hiking on Catalina Island… If you have only a little bit of time to...
View ArticleWest Virginia’s Hidden Hiking Gem: Endless Wall Trail
By Lisa Strader In southern West Virginia some of us hike for fun, some for that sense of peace you can only get from walking through a canopied forest high above the river or right along the banks,...
View ArticleIncredible Richness of Summer Life in The Catskills
by Dave Holden As I’ve described in other high-summers, the richness of this time is so visceral, so intensely, physically, in-your-face real, that it is almost hard to believe. Everything is alive –...
View ArticleSneffel’s Highline Trail is a Telluride Classic Hike
By Georgie Bishop, Re:TREAT Location: Telluride, Colorado Distance: 14 miles Elevation Gain: 3520ft Classification: Difficult There is no doubt that Telluride offers some of the most beautiful,...
View Article5 Dog-Friendly Hiking Spots in California
shared by Isabella Noyola Take a hike! No really- it’s good for your health – physical and mental. And not just your health but also your best friend’s – the one that’s always eager to hit the trail...
View ArticleWest Virginia’s Grandview Rim Trail – Seen Through New Eyes
by Lisa Strader Have you even taken a guided hike? Although I live just minutes from a National Park and several state parks I had never taken a (free!) ranger led hike. Well this past spring I did,...
View ArticleThe Longer Hike to Devil’s Bridge in Sedona
by Holly Krieger, photographer So, a couple weeks ago, I had to fly to Chandler for a meeting. I don’t get out to Arizona a lot, so I decided to take took a couple of vacation days and drove up to...
View ArticleHow To Hike Zion National Park In One Day
by Isabella Noyola What if you were finally able to visit Zion National Park in Utah, but you only had one day to do it? What’s worth hiking and seeing in Zion in one day that would give you an idea...
View ArticleMemorial Day: A Time to Remember our Heros
Memorial Day weekend has traditionally been the unofficial welcome to the summer season, but let’s not forget its significance. Don’t forget to take some time to honor and celebrate all those who have...
View ArticleWeekend Warriors: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
By Lara Kaylor Many people would love to hike the entire 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, but many people also have full time jobs with 2-3 weeks of vacation per year so a six-month trek in the...
View ArticleDan Thompson
I’m Dan, and I’m the Editor in Chief of True North Athletics. I’m also an avid adventurer, digital nomad, and traveler. I enjoy all types of outdoor sports, a good golf tan, and spontaneous weekend...
View ArticleBest Parks for Epic Hiking in North America
by Dan Thompson Have itching feet and cannot wait to lace up your boots and go on a hiking adventure? This article was written especially for the condition you are experiencing; here is a list of some...
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