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Trip reports, gear guides, and buying advice from our Guides: the runners, climbers, and backpackers who work in our stores.
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Why Summer Is the Best Time to Start Trail Running (Even If You’ve Only Ever Run Roads)
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A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Hiking (Staying Warm During Your Winter Hike Without Overpacking)
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Capture the Adventure: Getting Started with Outdoor Photography
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Beat the Winter Blues: 5 Outdoor Activities That Make You Love Cold Weather
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Trail Running Shoes VS Road Running Shoes
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How to Build a Campfire: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
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How to Pitch a Tent: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
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The Importance of Hydration for Runners and Hikers
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Six Essential City Cycling Safety Tips
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Grivet's Go-To Car Camping Recipes
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Stops on Your Road Trip Through the US Mid-South
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The Best places for a Hike In and Around Birmingham, Alabama
The Dispatch team
Meet our writers
Four Grivet staffers who log the miles, pitch the tents, and write up what actually works.
Jordan Blake
Running Editor
Memphis, TN
Ultrarunner with six Western States finishes. Writes about trail shoes, race prep, and gear that goes the distance.
42 stories
All from Jordan
Michelle Reeves
Camp & Backcountry
Nashville, TN
Thru-hiker and tent obsessive. Tests packs, stoves, and sleep systems from the Appalachian to the Ouachita.
38 stories
All from Michelle
Emery Larson
Apparel & Fit
Memphis, TN
Fit specialist. Obsessed with merino, layering systems, and how clothes perform in Southeast humidity.
29 stories
All from Emery
Sarah Whitfield
Climb & Outdoor
Olive Branch, MS
Trad climber and certified guide. Translates climbing jargon into buying advice that actually helps.
24 stories
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