Julie Kailus

Associate editor Julie Kailus has spent a career covering people, places, and products in the outdoor industry. Julie can be found testing the latest and greatest in her favorite activities — trail running, mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding, and the underrated endurance sport of chasing two sons around the mountains.

Get Fit, Do Good: 7 Active Volunteer Opportunities to Get in Shape

Functional fitness and volunteer vacations are in the cool club this year. So it was only a matter of time before the two merged. Check out these seven opportunities to exercise while volunteering.

October 18th, 2018

‘Refuge’ Camp Fest Offers Outdoor Community for People of Color

At the Refuge Outdoor Festival, an inaugural campout for inclusion, participants got into the nitty-gritty of hiking, camping, bird watching — and relating to one another. They came away a community eager for next year’s event.

October 17th, 2018

Got $10? The Original Buff Is Half Price

We’ve tried them all, and there’s still nothing like the look and feel of the multifunctional Original Buff.

October 17th, 2018
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REI Taps Roots With ’30s-Inspired Wallace Lake Collection

Like they say in hipster fashion, the old is new again. Taking a cue, the REI Wallace Lake Collection brings a 1929 hike to life, eight decades later.

October 17th, 2018

‘Unrace’ Trail Runs Are Cut for Suffering and Connecting

Friends running in the woods might be a new force to be reckoned with. Unsanctioned community races are booming.

October 16th, 2018

Mold-Perfect Fit: Decibullz Launches Sub-$200 Wireless Earphones

With safety features for outdoor enthusiasts, remoldable custom fit, and no dangling wires, the Decibullz Black Diamond earphones claim to be an industry first that almost anyone can afford.

October 16th, 2018

MSR’s Lightest Freestanding 2-Person Tent Is 50% Off

For just $220, it’s hard not to pull the trigger on the MSR FreeLite 2 — a very light and versatile two-person tent.

October 15th, 2018

Save $140 on This Roomy Big Agnes 2-Person Tent

Marked down from $400 to $260, the Big Agnes Tufly SL2+ is a backpacking tent that doesn’t skimp on comfort.

October 11th, 2018

Our Favorite Columbia Ski and Rain Jackets Are on Sale: Score a Deal

Columbia’s OutDry Extreme is one of our favorite waterproof-breathable materials. It’s a unique fabric that doesn’t wet out and beads on the surface. And now it’s on sale.

October 10th, 2018

Hydro Flask’s Commute-Ready Tumbler Is 50% Off

This Hydro Flask Tumbler will keep your coffee piping hot during your whole commute and won’t break the bank.

October 9th, 2018

Climbing a 14er: 5 Lessons to Remember

Climbing a 14er is an adventure accessible to many people. But it isn’t a walk in the park! Keep these tips in mind whether you’re preparing for your first 14er or just tagging another.

October 9th, 2018

The Greenest Marathon on Earth? Cape Town Leads the Pack

If you’ve ever seen plastic bottles and paper cups lining the side streets of a marathon, it won’t come as a surprise that running en masse can be a dirty affair. But the Cape Town Marathon aims to change that.

October 9th, 2018

Expired: Congress Fails to Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund

Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund just expired. The lapse could affect air, water, and recreation in open spaces ranging from national parks to local ballfields.

October 1st, 2018

Iditarod Footrace Champ on Running Down Depression

Pete Ripmaster won the 1,000-mile 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational footrace in 26 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes.

September 28th, 2018
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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Road Trip Experience

Meet Kyle Nossaman and his wife, Kallie. We tapped these two pro roadsters to share some of the secrets they’ve discovered over their first three and a half months on the road.

September 27th, 2018