Sports Guide Articles
By Outdoor Sports Guide Editorial Staff Shop for everyone on your list with this categorized gift guide that helps you find just the right present. Stocking stuffers are found at the beginning with higher-priced picks at the end. See more…
Open Your Mind, Your Heart, and Your Hips By Melissa McGibbon 30 years ago, when the first issue of Outdoor Sports Guide was running through the printing press, my mom, along with every other aerobicizer, was likely getting her workout…
Interviews with Former Outdoor Sports Guide Staff By Connie Lewis In honor of our 30th anniversary, we interviewed past editors and contributors to learn about their experience at Outdoor Sports Guide, and find out where they are today. Do you…
Improve Your Climbing Grades I need to climb the Grand Teton. I just do. Problem one: I’m an inconsistent climber. I live in a place with a non-exhaustive list of outdoorsy pursuits so I divide my time with other activities,…
Diet and fitness tips for a better, safer ski season. By Molly Newman The first Monday of every ski season brings a plague of snow-related ailments to the office—sore backs, twisted knees, and bone-deep exhaustion. Avoid the curse of the…
By Tom Caughlan
By Connie Lewis What motivates Eric Johnson to continue competing into his fifties? “I am a single guy with lots of time on my hands” he jokes. But more seriously he says, “I like the competition and to see what…
Running at night is dangerous business. There are cars to avoid, wild animals to encounter, and rocks just waiting to trip you! Arm yourself with the latest nighttime gear arsenal, and be prepared for whatever comes at you after hours.…
Tasty Winter Dishes By Molly Newman In winter just as in every season, a diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables is your best bet for getting the nutrients you need. While farmers’ markets may offer slim pickings…
If any of the warning signs for impending injury appear, take action immediately to minimize the damage, and begin self-treatment right away. Here’s where most runners mess up—they wait for the injury to heal on its own by stopping training…