David Parnell

David is an accomplished mountain endurance athlete who has completed over 25 ultra marathon races (follow on Strava). He is most proud of his finish at The Drift 100 - a high elevation, 100 mile winter foot race that zigzags along the Continental Divide in Wyoming. In the future he hopes to compete in the ITI 350 and ultimately the full 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational that follows the same path as the historic dog sled race.

We all need a good laugh sometimes. But, what’s better to laugh at than some funny hiking quotes? Here’s 33 funny hiking quotes to use on your hiking buddies or for your Instagram captions: 1. “A crude meal, no doubt, but the best of all sauces is hunger.” – Edward Abbey 2. “Never follow someone else’s path unless …

The 2,200 mile (3,500km) long Appalachian Trail is one of the crown jewels of the long-distance hiking world. The AT is home to some of the most rugged and beautiful terrain in the Eastern United States, so it’s no wonder that thousands of hikers set their sights on the trail each year. Whether you’ve hiked …

If you’re in the market for a new pair of boots, you may have come across a handful of different options that are labeled for “mountaineering” instead of hiking. Since these shoes look a lot like fancy hiking boots, you may be wondering if there’s actually a distinction between mountaineering and hiking boots or if …

There’s no doubt about it: rooftop tents are cool. These mobile, go-anywhere tents quickly and easily convert your car or truck into a luxurious outdoor retreat, wherever the open road might take you. Unfortunately, rooftop tents are expensive, so they’re not exactly practical for the vast majority of us. Plus, just because you spend a …

It’s a cold fall night and you’re tucked into your summer sleeping bag, wishing you had extra layers to keep you warm. Unfortunately, your 35-degree bag just isn’t going to cut it, but you don’t want to invest in a warmer sleeping bag for shoulder-season adventures. A friend told you that a sleeping bag liner …

The running community loves some good jargon, but it you’re new to the sport, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the fancy terms that your running friends are using. Thankfully, we’re here to help. We scoured our brains and the internet to find pretty much every single running phrase and acronym in the …

When you live a life on the road, your van is your home. More than just a place to rest your head at night, a campervan is your refuge from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. However, any good campervan needs to be fully equipped with the right gear so you can maximize …

In the world of long-distance hiking, most people set their sights on the Triple Crown: the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). These stalwarts of the thru-hiking world have long captured the imagination of backpackers around the world, however, many of us want more solitude, more remoteness, …

Let’s face it: unless you’re already a culinary mastermind at home, the thought of cooking a gourmet meal for yourself when you’re in the backcountry for days or weeks on end can seem a bit daunting. Indeed, even the most kitchen-savvy among us often opt for freeze-dried meals and nutrition bars instead of cooking up …

Whether you’re a frequent flier or you’re new to air travel, packing some of the basic camping and backpacking necessities in your carry on and checked bags can be a problem. Certain items, such as fuel canisters are a no-go in both carry on and checked luggage, but for other vital pieces of camping gear, …