Leaping crevasses, racing an alpine train uphill, hydrating from a glacial stream, and getting tracked by a heli-drone filming your every move. . . those are just a few highlights from a new short film in Salomon's Kilian's Quest series, released this month.

New this year, the Ragnar Trail Relays presented by Salomon kicks off in Utah next month. The race format pits teams of runners against a 120-mile course at epic locations across the United States.

John Storkamp is no stranger to moving long distances over snow. During the coldest months the 33-year-old Minnesotan is often found pulling a sled full of survival gear across a frozen wilderness. Last month, he did it for 350 miles in Alaska.

You know Gore from its waterproof-breathable shell jacket fabrics. But the materials behemoth has its own house brands for running and biking, and for this year it jumps onto the compression wagon with a line of outerwear and clothes.

Nemo brought blizzard conditions to the East Coast this weekend, knocked out power, and closed roads. It also presented an opportunity for wintertime fun. We found 10 photos around the web that represent outdoorsy types who did not let Nemo slow them down.

No joke. You "activate" the fabric on this jacket from New Balance by leaving it under strong lights for 10 minutes. Light is absorbed. Then you head to run off into the night. . . .

Vibram FiveFingers shoes let you run the way you did when you were a kid. So, it makes sense that the company is expanding its youth size offerings.

Saucony's latest lightweight running shoe has a sole made of foam and a promise to be "the most cushioned shoe for its weight on the market." We took it for a test run.

Our latest Epic award winner ran across the USA to promote health and awareness of diabetes. Over a 7-month journey, he affected many lives along the way.