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How to Crush Like Rusch

Mountain biker Rebecca Rusch just set a female record on the Kokopelli Trail. Read more...

Tested: Club Ride Apparel

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From Our Contributors

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Viddie of the Week: Singletrack High

High schoolers take to mountain biking. Read more...

Teva's Radical New Shoe Design

TevaSphere Trail eVent—a trail runner for rough terrain. Read more...

Quick Tip: Shimano XTR Shadow Plus

Use a built-in tool to adjust tension on the rear derailleur.   Read more...

Mountain Magazine Partners with GoPro Mountain Games

No longer content to wander the expo village city in search of swag bags, lip balm, and free protein, Mountain is officially coming to the Games this year. In other words, no need to call security on us. Read more...

Here Comes Mountain Spring

Photographer Grant Gunderson on getting the Spring 2013 Mountain magazine cover shot in Brian Head, Utah. Read more...

A Sea Otter Pilgrimage

Cyclists of all stripes gather for California festival. Read more...

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