Bicycles have the power to improve lives. And Outride is making cycling more accessible and inclusive. Since 2014, we’ve partnered with 250 schools, reached 50,000 students every year, and granted over $1M to youth cycling organizations.
Summer is almost here and we are all excited to get back outdoors and have some fun. Mt. Shasta Ski Park has been busy looking forward and has been getting ready to open when they are able to.
Over the course of five days this past September, 2,243 Yosemite Facelift volunteers removed 16,420 pounds of trash (with roughly 80% recycled) out of Yosemite Valley.
The Courage Project, based out of the Tahoe area, provides free access to professionally-guided mindfulness adventures and evidence-based coping skills to all children in need, regardless of financial means.
California Enduro Series (CES) raised $14,000 with two Specialized mountain bike raffles held over the 2019 season.
The popular enduro race series was proud to donate $3,500 of this to the Truckee Bike Park in Truckee, CA — home of the Northstar Enduro presented by Northstar California Resort — and another $3,500 to Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association (RVMBA) based in southern Oregon — home of the Ashland Mountain Challenge presented by Ashland Mountain Adventures — with the remainder benefiting the series which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
The Specialized Foundation, a non-profit focusing on using cycling as a tool for children to achieve academic, health, and social success, today announced an expansion and a name change to Outride.
Sonoma County-based Hopper Adventures — the organization behind the popular Grasshopper Adventure Series — is pitching in to help relief efforts for the devastating Camp Fire that ravaged Butte County in November.
The Big Sur Marathon Foundation has announced it will be making a donation of $110,550 to the North Valley Community Foundation following the cancellation of the 2018 Monterey Bay Half Marathon.
After a century of dams blocking the Klamath River, tribal teens are training to kayak 250+ miles from source to sea in June 2025, reconnecting with their heritage and revitalizing Indigenous stewardship.
As they navigate this powerful watershed, they’re not just paddling — they’re reclaiming tradition and honoring their ancestors.
⬆️ Click the link 🔗 in our bio to learn more about @riostorivers and the incredible work Paddle Tribal Waters is doing to support their journey. 🧡
Our team had a great weekend @headlandsrace cheering on the runners and getting footage for a course rundown. We’ll share our behind the scenes view soon for a sneak peak of the action packed weekend. Next stop in the Golden Trail Series is @mammothtrailfest. Good luck to all the athletes!
Discover how @sustainsurf is driving positive change through innovative programs that protect our oceans. From eco-friendly surfboards to regenerative seaweed farms, they’re leading the charge for a greener future. 🌱♻️
Photos by @zorro_del_mar, @mikeborchard, @ocean_gardener, @talisalanoe and courtesy of @sustainsurf 📸🙏
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🆓 We believe in the healing power of nature, and thanks to our partners, this issue is packed with outdoor inspiration — available for free!
📔 Our cover story explores the rich history of the south face of Yosemite’s Half Dome. This iconic wall has shaped climbing history with dramatic accidents, daring rescues, and legendary climbs by figures like Warren Harding, Galen Rowell, Steve Bosque, Mike Corbett, and John Middendorf.
📸 Cover photo of Tobias Wolf and Oliver Schmidt celebrating with a high five after the first free ascent of Karma on the south face of Half Dome. Photo by Tobias Wolf via time-lapse.
🧗 Also in this issue, Doug Robinson, known as the “Father of Clean Climbing,” returns with part two of his clean climbing manifesto. His revolutionary ideas, first introduced in the 1972 Chouinard catalog, challenge climbers to reflect on their impact on nature.
📜Building on this theme of responsible climbing, we also highlight the Yosemite Climbing Associations Climber’s Credo, a grassroots agreement developed to address the proposed nationwide fixed anchor prohibition in Wilderness areas. This initiative promotes ethical climbing practices and aims to influence future regulations to preserve access.
🌲 Other stories include the Inyo Mountain Wilderness, solo bikepacking in the Lost Sierra, the indigenous-led effort to restore and paddle the Klamath River, climbing Mexico’s volcanoes, and the return of great white sharks along California’s coast.
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Join @ellasuring and @uponward as they discuss the upcoming Headlands 27K trail race in Marin, CA that’s part of the Golden Trail World Series. Head to our bio 🔗 to learn more about this race and the environmental and gender equity steps they’re taking along the way. ⛰️
From preservation to expansion, @truckeedirtunion is all about protecting what we love. Explore their mission to safeguard Truckee’s outdoor legacy. 🏞️
👉”With any successful community-driven movement, being in the right place at the right time with the right message is everything. In the case of Truckee, California-based Truckee Dirt Union (TDU), all of those elements and more have lined up since its founding in 2020. A 501c3 non-profit focused on creating positive outcomes for mountain biking through collaboration and good times, TDU is an example of how a community can engage and help shape a vision for its own future.”
📝Words by Kurt Gensheimer @trail_whisperer
📸Photos by @gpmartinphoto and @ryansalmphotography
Get your hands on our recent issue📙to read the full article in our large format print edition, or click the link 🔗 to read it online.
Upcoming event alert! Looking for a trail race close to home with some incredible people and terrain? The Headlands 27K is coming up the weekend of September 14-15, and there’s still spots available in the women’s race. Use code WOMENRULE for 15% off your registration.
This event is the 7th in the Golden Trail World Series, and features some serious competition and world class athletes. Head to the link in our bio 🔗 to learn how you can participate and how Headlands is making waves in accessibility in the trail racing scene.
Photo credits to respective owners on our website.
We caught up with Allyson Gunsallus to talk about her project Hand Holds — an interview series to help climbers understand the transition to parenting and parenthood. 🧗♂️
Though the series uses climbing as a lens, it is meant to be useful for all athletes and people transitioning into their new role as a parent. 🧑🧒
Click the link 🔗 in our bio to watch the full interview with @yosguns. 🎬...
Who else is already looking forward to the weekend? ⛰️✨
Mammoth Mountain offers the perfect weekend getaway! Enjoy breathtaking hikes, 80 miles of singletrack, guided roped climbs, kayaking, and more. 🚴♀️🧗♂️
Ready to plan your escape? Click the link 🔗 in our bio for tips on planning your perfect itinerary. 😎