Quick Hits | Outdoor News January 2019
Woman completes Triple Crown of hiking in a single year
When Heather “Anish” Anderson’s boots touched the ground in Grants, New Mexico this November, it marked...
January 2019
Ironman World Record: Smashing World Records at 60
Will Turner is aiming to complete 60 Iron-distance triathlons in a single year—and smashing a world record along the way.
When I catch up with WILL Turner, he’...
This is the Noli
Paddlers, filmmakers, and local citizens team up to nominate the Nolichucky as a Wild & Scenic River.
That the Nolichucky River is both wild and scenic see...
The Goods Home Fitness: Build a Home Gym
EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THEIR FAVORITE HOME TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Best case scenario is you get your workout while you hit the trail, slopes, or rock. But life isn’t a...
(L)earn-a-Bike
In Harrisonburg, Va., bikes are helping sentenced juveniles find a new path.
In Harrisonburg, Virginia, when you’re a juvenile charged with a misdemanor, you e...
Growing Pains: Are Outdoor Enthusiasts Losing Their Conservation Ethic?
User conflicts are a growing problem in the Blue Ridge, ranging from vandalism and trash-laden trails to the closure of trail systems due to overuse.
We often ...
Black Lung: Reclaiming Coal Country
A $1 billion fund could help heal scarred landscapes left behind by a century of mining—and help thousands of miners breathe easier. So far, though, the country...
Best of the Blue Ridge
With more than 100 categories, the eighth annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards are bigger and better than ever. Thousands of readers cast their votes for their ...
Resolution Guide
Health Hacks and Fitness Secrets from Top Coaches, Athletes, and Experts to make your New Year’s Resolutions Stick.
A new year is here and everyone is busy mak...
January 2019: Best of the Blue Ridge
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Triathlete completes 60 Ironmans in a single year • (L)earn-a-bike offers a path forward for Harrisonburg youth • Charlottesville runner ...
Trail Mix: BLUE RIDGE BANDS ON THE RISE: 5 NEW ARTISTS TO CATCH IN 2019
Seeking new tunes in the new year? Check out the sounds of these five emerging regional acts.
MARTHA SPENCER
Martha Spencer
The Sound: Hailing from the moun...