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March 10, 2026 Brandon Chase

Winter Roundup: Gear and Fuel I Reached for This Season

Winter in Maine is a pretty good filter for gear. Between icy trail runs, snowy walks, cold errands, and long

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February 25, 2026 Brandon Chase

Quick Gear Review: AeroPress Go Plus

I’m pretty non-negotiable about coffee. Whether I’m at home, guiding, traveling, or waking up in a random hotel room somewhere,

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February 3, 2026 Brandon Chase

My Winter Path Projects Kit: The Layers I Actually Trust When It’s Cold and Wet

Winter is where good gear gets exposed. Anyone can make something that feels great on a crisp October morning. Winter—real

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February 2, 2026 Brandon Chase

The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to GORE

There are gear brands you try, brands you rotate through, and then there are brands that quietly become part of

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November 7, 2025 Brandon Chase

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Pack Review

This article first appeared on TheTrek The pack that practically defined modern ultralight backpacking just got a major upgrade. The

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September 3, 2025 Brandon Chase

Gear Roundup: Summer Field Notes

Every summer I put a mix of new gear to the test — sometimes on long trail runs, sometimes on

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July 8, 2025 Brandon Chase

Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoe Review

Astral Designs is a go-to brand for paddlers, guides, and outdoor lovers thanks to its focus on performance, sustainability, and

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July 1, 2025 Brandon Chase

Topo Athletic Traverse Hiking Shoe Review

This article fist appeared on TheTrek. As someone who’s worn through more than a dozen pairs of Topo Athletic shoes,

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June 5, 2025 Brandon Chase

Lightweight Gear That Earned a Spot in My Pack This Spring

As someone who spends a lot of time outside—hiking, running, guiding, or just trying to stay ahead of Maine’s blackflies—I’m

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May 21, 2025 Brandon Chase

First Look: Teva’s New Hiking Sandals and Boots Are Built for More Than Just the River

Teva has long been a go-to for river guides, travelers, and just about anyone who wants a comfortable, dependable sandal

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A perfect day of guiding up Cathedral to Baxter Pe A perfect day of guiding up Cathedral to Baxter Peak! Big views and great company 🤘🏻
A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking around the city, the Met, rooftop sunsets, excellent food, and later nights than I’m used to. We packed a lot into a long weekend!
VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th percentile for my age), up from 56 last year.

I’ve always liked having objective ways to measure fitness beyond race times and how I feel day to day. VO₂ max isn’t everything, but it’s a useful snapshot of aerobic fitness—and one of the things I’m hoping to maintain as long as possible.

Mostly just happy to see that the running, biking, hiking, and generally spending a lot of time outside seem to be working.

Also, running to exhaustion while breathing through this thing is about as enjoyable as it looks.
The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌 After losing The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌

After losing the facility for two years, seeing it purchased by the community and brought back to life makes this event feel a little extra special. The 6-hour trail race is exactly what I love about trail running: grassroots, low-key, a little gritty, and a ton of fun.

I managed to keep moving for 9 laps and 27 miles, which was enough to take the win in the men’s Solo division. 🥇

Pretty great way to spend six hours in the woods. Even better to see this place, and this race, back where it belongs. 🌲 🤘🏻

📸: @elements_by_watson @nordicheritagecenter
Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @ Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @andrewskurka with @katiegerber, @christyrosander, and @whereisjessica 🤘🏻

Long days, big off-trail miles, granite passes, alpine lakes, wildflowers, wildlife, and some incredible camps along the way. Tired legs, good people, and a lot of time in a place that never gets old. 

A great stretch of summer in the mountains!

#dreamjob
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