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.

These days, there are so many different kinds of trail running shoes out there that it can be difficult to figure out which one is right for you. Add in all of the new technology that’s on the market today and the search for a new pair of kicks can seem impossible before you even …

Although many of us go outdoors to leave behind city life and the hustle and bustle of consumerism, it’s hard to deny that getting outside is a gear-intensive pursuit. From sleeping bags to backpacks and tents, there are a whole lot of things you need to ensure that you have an enjoyable – and …

When you’re out and about in the great outdoors, you’ll need to eat to stay fueled and energized on your adventure. For many of us, cooking outdoors is a bit of a hassle and can be a messy, time-intensive affair. Thankfully, there are plenty of quick and easy ways to get a nutritious meal in …

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail is no walk in the park. At 2,800 miles (4,500km) in length (give or take, there’s actually some debate here), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT, for short) is often considered the most challenging of the “Triple Crown” of long distance hiking trails in the united States. Beyond the physical challenege …

Perhaps the single most recognizable natural feature of Yosemite National Park, El Capitan rises some 3,000 feet (915m) from the floor of Yosemite Valley. With sheer walls of granite on nearly all of its faces, El Capitan (or El Cap, as it’s affectionately known) is one of the most popular attractions in the National Park, …

Pehaps the most well-known hiking trail in Zion National Park, Angels Landing is an exciting day hiking opportunity for anyone on a trip to one of the United States’ most popular national parks. The hike gains some 1,488 feet (453m) over 2.7 miles (4.2km) of strenuous uphill climbing providing hikers with some of the bests …

Although we love all the time we get to spend outside, whenever we plan a hike, the vast majority of us want to know how long it will take. Not only is this information important for us mentally as we push through a hard section of the trail, knowing how long a hike will take …

Perhaps one of the most popular hikes in the greater Colorado Springs region, the Manitou Incline is a heart-pounding trail at the base of Pikes Peak that is sure to be a challenge. Rising nearly 2000 feet over just under one mile of terrain the Manitou Incline is no walk in the park. But what …

Running a marathon is no easy feat. Long held as the gold standard in distance running, completing a marathon is a must-do on most runner’s bucket list. But, if you’ve never run a marathon before, the idea of covering 26.2 miles in one go can be daunting, to say the least. Indeed, many people wonder …

For many people, the idea of hiking in the rain sounds just plain miserable. Why would anyone ever want to go outside and get soaking wet when they could stay inside and drink a cup of coffee and watch Netflix by a wood stove, instead? While we do have to admit that coffee, movies, and …