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.

$10K for 10-Year-Olds: ‘Young Heroes’ Are Doing Big Things Outdoors

Each year the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes awards children doing big things. 2018 winner Robbie Bond wants his classmates to speak up for parks.

September 21st, 2018
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Track Your FKT: SPOT X and Other Smart Strategies to Go the Distance

With new two-way satellite messaging devices like the SPOT X, sharing your fastest known time with the world is simpler than ever. Are you ready?

September 21st, 2018
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By Way of Bozeman: Navigate This Mountain Town Like a Local

Two Montana transplants share what they wished they’d known when landing in this snowballing community.

September 20th, 2018

Google Maps App Update Helps You Plan for Hills

The Google Maps app recently added features that let pedestrians and cyclists see elevation changes along their route — a potential boon for both health nuts and the disabled.

September 19th, 2018

Rooftop Rebirth: Tepui Upcycles Used Tent Covers

The popular rooftop tent maker just introduced an initiative to reduce waste while making adventure gear from your travel cover scraps.

September 14th, 2018

‘Moosh’ and Weird Ways UTMB Ultrarunning Pros Fuel the Frenzy

Ultrarunning races like last week’s grueling UTMB often attract ultra personalities. And these extreme athletes nosh on some unexpected endurance fuel.

September 14th, 2018

Vacation So Hard: All Aboard the Fitness Cruise Ship

Deep in the fiendish hearts of diabolical marketing geniuses sprang a torturous idea: Let’s combine a cruise-ship vacation with an all-you-can-sweat exercise agenda. All aboard the WOD on the Waves Cruise.

September 14th, 2018

500-Mile New Mexico Thru-Hike? Team Scouts ‘Rio Grande Trail’ Route

New Mexico is now closer to sharing its stunning landscape with hikers. A scouting mission is underway to route the promising 500-mile border-to-border Rio Grande Trail.

September 14th, 2018

Wanted: Chief Obstacle Tester, Available Immediately

Dream job: Chief Obstacle Tester for Tough Mudder. Location: Atlanta or London. Contract length: 1 day.

September 13th, 2018
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Simple Ideas to Get the Family Fishing

We all remember the first time we hooked a fish. The seemingly innocent benchmark can set in motion a lifetime of outdoor adventure.

September 12th, 2018

KEEN Targhee Boots: Finally, Family Backpacking Without Whining

KEEN is clearly invested in the whole family. The brand continues to build backpacking boots that are comfortable yet durable and complaint free — a bonus for parents everywhere.

September 12th, 2018

Standup Paddleboarder Brings ‘Plastic Patrol’ Mission to the US

Lizzie Carr was the first person to standup paddleboard the length of England through its waterways. So 160 miles to clean up New York, starting next week, should be smooth sailing.

September 7th, 2018
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SPOT Devices Go the Length of the Appalachian Trail and Beyond

The SPOT is becoming a way of life on the Appalachian Trail. The satellite messenger devices are used by people who protect these wild places as well as thru-hikers like Dale Sanders, the oldest person to hike the whole 2,190 miles.

September 7th, 2018

After Debacle, World Surf League Awards Women Equal Prize Money

Today, the World Surf League announced that male and female surfers will receive equal prize money.

September 6th, 2018

Athleta Spent 2 Years Perfecting My New Favorite Underwear

Athleta said its new performance underwear line took two years to develop. I reviewed all three styles to see if the extra research and development was worth it.

September 6th, 2018