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Trail Running

Go the distance with our favorite running essentials. From a quick, morning run around the local trails to long days of logging miles in the high country, these are our top picks for staying comfortable during your workout or on race day.

SHOES

ALTRA LONE PEAK 5

(Men’s & Women’s) $130 Lightweight, with a larger toe box

HOKA ONE ONE EVO MAFATE 2

(Men’s & Women’s) $170 Cushioned and grippy for long run days

SAUCONY PEREGRINE 11

(Men’s & Women’s) $130 Great all-around trail shoe for all kinds of terrain

TECNICA MAGMA

(Men’s & Women’s) $140 Double duty: for the runner who also enjoys hiking

SOCKS

BOMBAS PERFORMANCE ANKLE

RUNNING SOCKS (Men’s) $16 Breathable, with a seamless toe

DARN TOUGH OVER-THE-CALF ULTRA-LIGHWEIGHT RUNNING

SOCKS (Women’s) $33 Light compression and minimalist style

SWIFTWICK VIBE ZERO

(Men’s & Women’s) $14.99 Medium cushion, moisture-wicking and durable

VESTS & PACKS

NATHAN VAPORHOWE 2.0

4L RACE VEST (Women’s) $164.99 For ultramarathon racing OSPREY DURO 6 (Men’s) & DYNA 6 (Women’s) $110 For long training runs

SALOMON ADV SKIN 12

(Men’s & Women’s) $160 Versatile — for short and long runs

ULTIMATE DIRECTION ULTRA

VEST 5.0 (Men’s) $139.95 For ultramarathon racing

SUNGLASSES

GOODR VRG (Men’s & Women’s) $35 Polarized, affordable and stylish

SMITH REVERB

(Men’s & Women’s) $159 - $199 The tried and true brand, with Smith’s signature ChromaPop

Edible Plants of the Southwest

From desert treks to backpacking in the alpine, keep an eye out for these wild eats

BY TIONA EVERSOLE

For thousands of years, inhabitants of the Southwest have foraged for plants, herbs, nuts, seeds, berries and more — many of which served as food staples or offered medicinal properties. Nowadays, packing in the food needed for a day trip or a multiday excursion is common practice. While foraging is seen as a hobby these days, knowing which plants are edible in the backcountry could save your life in a pinch — or at the very least, serve as a tasty trail treat. Many different kinds of edible plants exist, but these six are quite common and easy to identify. DANDELION

This common naturalized plant packs some serious nutritional value compared to other plants on this list. Dandelion leaves are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron. Both the leaves and yellow flowers make for a good addition to a salad. Dandelion root also serves as a good coffee substitute when baked.

BERRIES

Keep your eyes to the ground and alongside alpine trails for wild strawberries and raspberries.

Wild strawberries are best identified for their long runners called stolons, often shooting across the ground in every direction. Small, white flowers with yellow sepals are a good indicator of strawberry plants, with the fruits much smaller than those found in the grocery store.

Depending on climate and summer conditions, raspberries can be harvested for almost two months out of the season. But be careful; berry bushes tend to have thorns. Practice caution when picking a handful of these sweet berries.