Author: Melissa Davidson

Melissa Davidson is a writer and social media marketer based in Boise, Idaho. She has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Montana and has worked for several newspapers throughout the West. When she's not hovering over a keyboard, Melissa can be found running and riding on trails throughout the Rocky Mountain West.

Why Run North Face Endurance Challenge   Anyone who bikes, hikes, runs, swims – or basically any activity that takes you from point A to point B – understands the concept of destination obsession. It’s that need to get to where you plan on going, and once you get there the sense of satisfaction felt. Upon completion of The North Face Endurance Challenge in Park City, you will no doubt feel your running accomplishment, if not in your heart, definitely in your quads. This year’s races take place at the Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 24-25.  And we’re…

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Riding bikes is fun. Plain and simple. It doesn’t matter whether it’s pedaling on a pathway, street or trail – the perma-grin says it all. I don’t own anything more expensive than bicycles. They’re all I got (except for my dog and he’s priceless). I currently own 5 bikes, which are stacked against each other in my tiny little apartment. A smart person would learn how to properly store equipment, especially since those possessions are worth more than my savings account. But nope. The reasons for owning numerous two-wheeled “struggle buggies”, a term some old timers like to use facetiously…

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