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Dirt and Hills
Your unofficial guide to human-powered off-road adventures.
Trailhead
A monthly note from the editor—thoughtful, honest, occasionally caffeinated.
The Outdoors Athlete
Practical strength and conditioning to perform better in the outdoors.
Lighter Faster
Tips from the book to help you move faster and pack lighter.
Tested
No fluff, no sponsors—just field-tested reviews and real-talk assessments.
Videos
Extended-cut videos not published on the Dirt and Hills YouTube channel
Lessons from the Trail
Lessons learned from the field from real people doing sometimes inspiring, often challenging things.
Member Dispatch
Tips, stories, and photos straight from the community (aka you legends).
Subscriber Survey
Quick questions to learn what readers want more (or less) of—fuel for future issues.
Less Traveled
Hidden gems, shoulder-season routes, and why it’s worth getting lost sometimes.
Off Trail
Active lifestyle detours and trail-adjacent misadventures.
Put to the Test
Unbiased reviews of gear from our partners.
No Signal
This kind of reflection only comes when the cell signal disappears.
Parks and Recs
Parks and trail recommendations from the locals.
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