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.

There’s nothing better than an outdoor adventure, especially in a place as amazing as Bend, Oregon. But, when you only have a limited amount of availability to enjoy the great outdoors, you don’t want to waste your precious time researching trails when you could be out hiking. With so many great hikes to choose from …

A good pair of hiking socks can be the difference between an uncomfortable blister-filled camping trip and a fantastic jaunt in the mountains. However, with so many different hiking socks on the market today, finding the right pair can be tricky, to say the least. That’s where we come in the picture. To help you …

For many avid runners, the thought of running 50 miles in a day is daunting, to say the least. Long thought of as the gold standard in ultrarunning, running 50 miles is often seen of as a rite of passage for anyone looking to get into the world of long-distance trail running races. However, many …

When we’re out and about in the mountains, we’re continuously exposed to the elements for days or weeks at a time. While many people prepare for the harshness of the cold, wind, and rain, many avid hikers forget that they also need to protect themselves from the sun when we’re in the backcountry. The answer? …

Back in the day, the good ol’ map and compass were the standard of navigation in the backcountry. While guidebooks and beta from friends were helpful in planning a trip, most people used to rely almost solely on a topographic map to get them from point A to point B – until now, that …

Finding the perfect gift is no easy feat. While some people are happy with anything, others aren’t so easy to impress. Choosing just the right gift for the traveler in your life can be an even bigger challenge, as our wanderlust-filled friends, family members, and significant others can be super picky about what they bring …

Many thru-hikers consider the Pacific Crest Trail to be one of the crown jewels of the world’s long-distance hiking trails. Over the course of 2,600 miles, the trail travels from the scorching desert of the Southern California/Mexico border through the high Sierra and the Cascades to reach its terminus at the United States’ border with …

For a select population of people, Outdoor Prolink is your go-to source for discounted gear. Unfortunately, Outdoor Prolink is only available to outdoor industry professionals and the website can be confusing to navigate, even if you do qualify for their program. That’s why we’re here to de-mystify Outdoor Prolink and its entire program so you …

Even if you’ve never backpacked before, you can probably imagine that it’s pretty darn easy to be dirty, sweaty, and straight-up stinky when you’re outside for a day. Now imagine being outside for three, ten, or even thirty days straight without access to a modern shower and toilet – you’d be pretty smelly, huh? While …

California is a well-known adventure location, thanks to its sunny days, stunning scenery, and relative accessibility, all of which make the state highly popular among outdoor enthusiasts. With so many options, however, it can be difficult to decide on just one place for a camping trip in the great state of California. Thankfully, we’ve compiled …