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Title: Managing Editor
Email: mary@loladigitalmedia.com
Location: Denver, Colorado
I began writing professionally for my college’s alpine journal and outdoor publications, and soon after began my career in the outdoor industry working in outdoor education while also writing for various publications here in Colorado. It’s been my dream and love ever since to intertwine writing and the outdoors. My personal interests include hiking, pack-paddleboarding, traveling, and cooking.
April 14, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Take a peek at emerging products from the sometimes cutting-edge, sometimes quirky world of gear design. Explore the grid or click through for a slideshow.
April 14, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Looking for a glimpse into what life is like for professional athletes? Liv has rounded up some of its cyclists to show us what it’s like to go ‘all in.’
April 12, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Finally returning in person after 2 years, 5Point Adventure Film Festival is swinging big with an impressive roster of world-premiere films.
April 8, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
One group of friends adventured to Arizona to tackle Kokopelli, a technical canyoneering route. Here’s what they found.
April 6, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Six-time Olympic medalist and famed alpine ski racer Bode Miller and ski resort exec Andy Wirth have teamed up to create a direct-to-consumer ski brand, Peak Ski Company.
April 5, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
HOKA’s Speedgoat trail runners have been around since 2017. The latest version has a new outsole, midsole, and upper. Will it be our favorite Speedgoat yet?
April 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Looking for a stove with great simmering powers that’s also slim, durable, and packable? The GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove hits high in all of those areas.
April 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
The sport of pond skimming is a ski resort’s way to channel the fun of waterskiing onto the landscape of a mountain. Here’s all you need to know.
April 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy & Jilli Cluff
Ah, April 1. The day that brings a little levity to our mornings each year. We’ve rounded up our favorite brand and gear spoofs for us all to enjoy.
March 31, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
This snow-traveling pub is bringing suds to the slopes — literally. Meet the brewery built into a custom 1987 traveling snowcat.
March 30, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
The right stove makes life on the trail better. From ultralight canisters to four-season and multifuel options, we’ve found and tested the best backpacking stoves.
March 29, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
In this Black Diamond short, follow along with climber Babsi Zangerl as she attempts one of the hardest trad routes in France.
March 29, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Get ready to hit the trail with the best hiking socks of 2021. From epic thru-hikes to quick day hikes, we have you covered.
March 28, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Integrated powder skirts, adjustable hoods and hems, and a plethora of pockets — all features that can make or break a snowboard jacket. Find our best picks here.
March 28, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
When Outdoor Research launched its SuperStrand LT jacket earlier this winter, it hoped to create the best warmth-to-weight ratio in a jacket — ever. We’ve finally put that claim to the test.
March 22, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
From the mindset when picking a route to the way a climber is choosing holds, to the feeling when reaching the top — hear from four athletes and why they climb.
March 15, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
The North Face is changing up the way it approaches athlete sponsorships, revamping its athlete program and adding a deeper level of mentorship between athletes new and old.
March 9, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
For the second year running, Mammut has partnered with the American Mountain Guides Association to support and increase representation of women in the outdoors — specifically the mountain guide community.
March 8, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Women have come a long way in cycling. But, women still have a ways to go. Meet Anna Affias of STKD Racing Squad who is closing that gap.
March 8, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
No matter how you like to get outside, we’ve got ideas for how you can celebrate International Women’s Day, women in sport, and women in the outdoors on March 8, 2022.
March 7, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Saucony drops its new ‘Call Us Runners’ film series. It features runners from diverse backgrounds in short clips, celebrating the sport.
March 4, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Historically, mountain biking and cycling have been male-dominated sports. So we’ve rounded up the best MTB events for women to check out in 2022.
March 3, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
World Surf League is acknowledging International Women’s Day this year in a very cool way: celebrating inspirational women in sports history.
March 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Ladies AllRide camps help women (and girls) gain skills and experience in mountain biking. Entering its eighth season of camps, it’s itching to reach more riders than ever before.
March 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Today, Yellowstone National Park turns a spry 150 years old. Here’s a history of the park, some of our staff’s favorite things to do there, and how to celebrate.
March 1, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Bikes, parks, trails, friends, family — one rider looks back on the things that have made him who he is. Ryan ‘R-Dog’ Howard shares his love for mountain biking and the town where he got started.
February 24, 2022 | By Morgan Tilton & Mary Murphy
Winter is in full swing, and if you’re like us, that means you’ll be spending a lot of time in the snow. These are the best ski socks that will keep feet happy and warm all winter long.
February 23, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
Well-designed, functional, and efficient, MSR’s Snowshoe Carry Pack works seamlessly to carry snowshoes (plus all the other essentials) on days on the snow.
February 17, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
We’ve wondered what it’s like to drop into Corbet’s in terms of mentality. What about gear? We talked with the athletes about their competition essentials.
February 16, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
In this calming, inspiring short, one runner heads up a wintry mountain road somewhere in the Appalachians.
February 14, 2022 | By Mary Murphy
In its fifth year, the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition will bring only the most expert skiers and riders together to tackle one of the steepest chutes in the West. Here’s how to watch.
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