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MONDAY CHECK-IN 🧡⛰️Somehow… it’s the last day of August.But around here, we’re definitely not packing away the trail sho...
08/31/2026

MONDAY CHECK-IN 🧡⛰️

Somehow… it’s the last day of August.

But around here, we’re definitely not packing away the trail shoes yet. 😉

September brings cooler mornings, changing colours, quieter trails and some of the BEST days to get outside.

So before we roll into a brand-new month, we want to know:

What are you carrying into September?

🥾 A trail you still want to explore
🏃 A race or goal you’re working toward
⛰️ More time outside
☕ More slow mornings
🧡 More adventures with good people
😴 Or maybe… a little recovery after a very busy summer

There’s no rule saying every month has to be about doing MORE.

Sometimes the goal is simply to keep showing up for the things that make you feel good.

Here’s to one more day of August, and whatever September has waiting for us. 🧡

👇 What’s one thing you want MORE of this September?

SUNDAY TRAIL THOUGHTS 🧡⛰️Not every great week needs a finish line.Sometimes the best parts are smaller than that.The cof...
08/30/2026

SUNDAY TRAIL THOUGHTS 🧡⛰️

Not every great week needs a finish line.

Sometimes the best parts are smaller than that.

The coffee before an early start. ☕
The view that made you stop mid-run.
The friend who matched your pace.
The trail you almost didn’t go out on.
The laugh that happened when everything started going sideways. 😂
Or simply getting outside when you really needed it.

We spend a lot of time chasing the next distance, the next race, the next adventure…

But some of the best memories happen somewhere in between.

So before we head into another week, take a second and think about this one:

🧡 What was one GOOD moment from your week?

Big, small, trail-related or not, tell us below.

Happy Sunday, Trekkers.

Here’s to noticing the good stuff along the way. ⛰️

👀 OKAY… HERE’S ANOTHER CLUE.We’ve been telling you that something BIG is coming.And we’ve been making you wait. 😏So we’l...
08/29/2026

👀 OKAY… HERE’S ANOTHER CLUE.

We’ve been telling you that something BIG is coming.

And we’ve been making you wait. 😏

So we’ll give you a little more…

🏔️ It involves adventure.
🏃 It involves a start line.
📅 And you might want to start thinking about what you’d love to accomplish in 2027.

That’s all you’re getting today. 😂

But trust us…

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
MIGHT BE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

More clues coming soon. 👀🧡

SATURDAY ADVENTURE CHECK-IN 🏔️☀️Some adventures have finish lines.Some have aid stations, bib numbers and months of trai...
08/29/2026

SATURDAY ADVENTURE CHECK-IN 🏔️☀️

Some adventures have finish lines.

Some have aid stations, bib numbers and months of training.

And some start with:

“Want to go outside?” 😄

You don’t need a race on the calendar to make today count.

🥾 Take the trail you keep meaning to explore.
🏃 Head out for an easy run with no pace goal.
🚲 Grab the bike.
☕ Walk somewhere with coffee in hand.
🐕 Take the dog and see where you end up.
🌲 Or just find a quiet spot outside and stay awhile.

Summer might be winding down, but adventure season definitely isn’t.

Around here, fall trails might just be some of the best trails. 🍂👀

So tell us…

WHAT’S YOUR SATURDAY ADVENTURE?

Big. Small. Fast. Slow. Planned. Completely made up as you go.

We want to hear it. 👇🧡

🔦 FEATURE FRIDAY: DON’T LET THE SUN DECIDE WHEN YOUR ADVENTURE ENDSWe hate to say it…But the days are getting shorter. 😭...
08/28/2026

🔦 FEATURE FRIDAY: DON’T LET THE SUN DECIDE WHEN YOUR ADVENTURE ENDS

We hate to say it…

But the days are getting shorter. 😭

Those long summer evenings where you could squeeze in a trail run or hike and still make it back before dark are starting to disappear.

Which means it’s officially time to make sure the headlamp is back in the pack.

Even if you think you’ll be back before dark.

Especially if you think you’ll be back before dark. 😂

A good headlamp isn’t just for running through the night or big backcountry adventures. It’s one of those pieces of gear that’s easy to forget about, right up until the moment you really need it.

For evening runs.
For early starts.
For camping.
For hiking.
For finding whatever you dropped beside the vehicle after sunset. 😆

And because “we should be back before dark” might be one of the most dangerous sentences in outdoor recreation…

🔦 Consider this your late-summer reminder: put the headlamp back in the pack.

Stop by Trekkers and we’ll help you find one that works for the adventures you have planned.

📍 Trekkers Outdoor
Your next adventure starts here. 🧡

🥾 THURSDAY TRAIL TALK: THE ADVENTURE THAT DIDN’T GO TO PLAN 🧡We spend a lot of time sharing the finish lines, summit pho...
08/27/2026

🥾 THURSDAY TRAIL TALK: THE ADVENTURE THAT DIDN’T GO TO PLAN 🧡

We spend a lot of time sharing the finish lines, summit photos and perfect trail views.

But some of the best adventure stories?

They’re the ones where absolutely NOTHING went according to plan. 😂

The wrong turn that added a few extra kilometres.

The “easy trail” that definitely was not easy.

The weather forecast that lied.

The snack you forgot.

The creek that was slightly deeper than expected.

The hike that ended in the dark.

Or that moment when you looked at your adventure buddy and said…

“Well. This was a terrible idea.” 😆

Those are usually the stories we’re still telling years later.

Because getting outside isn’t about everything going perfectly.

It’s about getting out there.
Figuring things out.
Laughing when you can.
And coming home with a story. 🏔️🧡

👇 We want to hear yours!

What’s an outdoor adventure that went completely off the rails, but makes you laugh now?

Bonus points if it starts with:

“So we thought this would be easy…” 😂

🏔️ WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT — JASON 🏔️Some people head to the mountains when they have a little free time.Jason see...
08/26/2026

🏔️ WEDNESDAY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT — JASON 🏔️

Some people head to the mountains when they have a little free time.

Jason seems to find just about every possible reason to be there. 😄

When he isn’t busy running his local handyman company, you’ll usually find him running, hiking, climbing or exploring somewhere in the mountains.

But for Jason, being comfortable in wild places is about more than adventure.

He’s also a member of Grande Prairie Search and Rescue, specializing in rope rescue and swift water rescue, putting those outdoor skills to work when someone else needs help.

He even had the honour of carrying the torch for the Alberta Winter Games on behalf of Search and Rescue. 🔥

And his own adventure résumé is pretty impressive too.

🏃 Death Race Marathon finisher
⛰️ Completed all 21 peaks in the Passport to the Peaks program
🧗 Search & Rescue rope and swift water specialist
🔥 Alberta Winter Games torchbearer
📸 And somehow managed to make mountain adventures look so good that he landed on the cover of RidgeLife Magazine at Bergeron Falls.

But maybe our favourite thing about Jason’s photos is that they show something bigger than a list of accomplishments.

They show a life spent outside, exploring, challenging himself, helping others and sharing some of those adventures with the next generation.

Jason, thanks for being part of this wild little outdoor community of ours, and for being one of the people willing to head toward the hard places when somebody needs help. 🧡

We’re pretty sure there are still a few mountains out there with your name on them.

🏔️ TIPSY TUESDAY: DON’T JUST TRAIN THE CLIMB — TRAIN THE DESCENTWe talk a LOT about getting stronger on the uphills.Hill...
08/25/2026

🏔️ TIPSY TUESDAY: DON’T JUST TRAIN THE CLIMB — TRAIN THE DESCENT

We talk a LOT about getting stronger on the uphills.

Hill repeats. Power hiking. Strong glutes. Strong calves. Learning to keep moving when the trail points straight up.

But then you finally reach the top…

…and your quads have to get you back down. 😅

Downhill running isn’t just “the easy part.”

Every step asks your legs to absorb and control your body as you descend. Add tired legs, loose rocks, roots and a few kilometres of elevation loss, and suddenly that downhill can feel a whole lot harder than expected.

So how do you get better at it?

⛰️ Actually practise descending.
Don’t make every downhill your recovery. Occasionally run descents with intention and focus on staying relaxed and controlled.

👣 Keep your steps quick and light.
Overstriding and braking with every step can beat up your legs fast.

💪 Build eccentric strength.
Step-downs, split squats, lunges and controlled single-leg work can help prepare your quads and glutes for the demands of descending.

⚖️ Work on balance and stability.
Trails rarely give you a perfectly flat landing. Strong ankles, hips and core matter.

🐢 Start small.
Downhill training can leave your legs surprisingly sore. A little goes a long way when you’re first adding it.

And remember…

Fast downhill running isn’t about being fearless.

It’s about developing the strength, skill and confidence to move efficiently over the terrain in front of you.

Because getting to the top is only half the adventure. 😉

What’s your favourite part of trail running?

⬆️ The climb
⬇️ The descent
😏 Or are you just here for the snacks at the aid station?

MONDAY MILES 🧡 | WHAT’S NEXT?There’s something about the Monday after a big race weekend.Some legs are sore.Some toenail...
08/24/2026

MONDAY MILES 🧡 | WHAT’S NEXT?

There’s something about the Monday after a big race weekend.

Some legs are sore.
Some toenails are questionable. 😂
Some people are still riding the finish-line high.
And some are already thinking…

Okay. What’s next? 👀

That’s the funny thing about runners and adventurers. We can spend months working toward one goal, swear somewhere around kilometre why-do-I-do-this-to-myself that we’re NEVER doing this again…

…and then a few days later, we’re looking at race calendars. 😂

But before you rush into the next thing, take a minute today.

Be proud of what you just did.
Be proud of the training nobody saw.
Be proud if you made the start line.
Be proud if you made the finish line.
Be proud if things didn’t go according to plan and you learned something anyway.

And if you weren’t racing this weekend?

Your adventure doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

A first 5K.
A new trail.
A longer distance.
A faster time.
A hike you’ve always wanted to do.
Or simply getting back out there.

So, Monday check-in… what adventure is sitting in the back of your mind right now? 👀

Maybe it’s time to start chasing it. 🧡

SUNDAY REFLECTION 🧡⛰️Some race days give you a finish line.Others give you a story.Yesterday, a whole crew of Trekkers r...
08/23/2026

SUNDAY REFLECTION 🧡⛰️

Some race days give you a finish line.

Others give you a story.

Yesterday, a whole crew of Trekkers runners took on Black Spur Ultra, the final race in the Sinister Triple, and the mountains did what the mountains do.

They made everyone earn it.

Black Spur is TOUGH, and for many of our runners, the day ended earlier than they’d hoped. That’s ultrarunning. You can train, prepare, show up ready to fight…and sometimes the mountain has other plans.

But we had some pretty incredible performances out there. 🔥

⛰️ Dan Zacharias was the only one of our Trekkers crew to officially finish the 108K solo.

⛰️ Lori and Ken battled through the entire 54K, crossing the finish line after the official cutoff, over time, but all the way to the finish.

⛰️ Teri took on the Half Marathon and brought home a finish!

And to every single Trekkers runner who stood on that start line yesterday, whether your day ended at the finish line, an aid station, or somewhere in between, we are incredibly proud of you.

Because a DNF doesn’t erase the kilometres you ran.

A cutoff doesn’t erase the distance you covered.

And a result beside your name will never tell the whole story of what it took to get there.

Sometimes success is a finish.

Sometimes it’s knowing when your day is done.

Sometimes it’s refusing to quit even when the clock says otherwise.

And sometimes it’s simply having the courage to stand on the start line and find out what you’ve got.

Today, rest those legs, eat ALL the food, and be proud of the adventure you chose. 🧡

Huge congratulations to our entire Black Spur crew.

The mountains don’t hand out easy days, and you showed up anyway. ⛰️🔥

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