Hiking is about more than just exercise. (Though, it’s great for that too.) It’s about escape. It’s about basking in nature and conquering terrains we don’t find in our civilized world. And hiking quotes tend to reflect that. The soul-lifting nature of hiking itself. The draw to the wild. The healing powers of wandering nowhere […]

Many people think hiking is just walking on wilder, more challenging terrain through pretty scenery. And to some extent, it is. That is hiking at its most basic definition. But the basic definition of hiking often leaves people ill-prepared for hiking’s impact on the body. That wilder, more challenging terrain uses considerably more muscles than

Hydro Flasks are designed to keep drinks cold (or hot) for more than 24 hours. They are also marketed this way. So, if you see your bottle sweating, you may wonder if you’ve been duped by a sales ploy. Well, Hydro Flasks shouldn’t sweat, so there is that. But a sweaty Hydro Flask doesn’t necessarily

Hey, Tosser. Want to be punny while you go for a spin? We’ve walked the course from the outside-in to find some of the most navel frisbee puns around. We’re not saying these puns are on the high side. A lot of times frisbee puns fall flat. We’re just putt-ing them out there and hope

If you’re new to the sport of pickleball, then you might wonder how it differs from tennis. Since plenty of fitness centers are repurposing tennis courts for pickleball games, then you’d be correct if you think that the two have a lot in common. But they are distinctly different sports. The main differences between pickleball

If you want to get better at surfing and be able to ride those waves for longer, then you need to work on your balance. Having strong core muscles helps you balance better on a surf board, and some home surf training is a great way to improve your balance. Balance boards are the perfect

Whether you’re looking to build yourself a pickleball court, or just curious about the size of one, we can help you figure out how big of a court pickleball is played on. As you may know, when pickleball was first created and named, it was played on a badminton court. And today, the size of

If there is one thing about the sport of pickleball that people can agree on, it is that the name is weird. For a sport that has nothing at all to do with pickles, you might be wondering how this sport got its name. We wondered the same thing and did the research for you.

If you’re just getting into pickleball, then you likely noticed that the sport is played using what looks like a wiffle ball. And, if you’re like me, then you’re likely wondering if pickleball and wiffle ball are the same thing, or if they are different. The main difference between pickleball and wiffle ball is that

Just when I think that I have heard everything, I come across the weirdly named sport of pickleball. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Or, if you’re like me, then you’re wondering what the hell is pickleball and how do I play it? Well, it was considered the fastest growing sport in America as recently as