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Mountains in the background on the Sespe River Trail.
Blog Trail Tales
The Sespe River Trail Through My Lens

What you're about to read is the account of my experience backpacking The Sespe River Trail, but through the lens of a biracial woman. I'm a millennial - born in the year 1986.Truly, a great year.

Bench view at the top of Drinking Horse trail.
Blog Trail Tales
Pushing Limits at Oboz Trail Experience Bozeman

Join Oboz Footwear for an unforgettable adventure with the Oboz Trail Experience in Bozeman. Discover how our community members are pushing their limits, exploring scenic trails, and connecting with nature. Re-discover favorite trails, learn about new or lesser-known trails, push your limits, and recreate locally with the Oboz Trail Experience. You can compete against local legends, your peers, or yourself if that’s more your style.

Tyler Lau, Oboz Ambassador, on a trip abroad.
Blog Trail Tales
A Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. How many steps a day do you take walking to the kitchen? How many steps do you take walking to the store? How many steps do you take when you’re hiking your local trail?

Two people walk through a hiking trail in Hawaii in Oboz Cottonwood hiking shoes.
Blog Gear Reviews
Meet The Cottonwood Hiking Collection

The Cottonwood Collection is one of the most sustainable, versatile, and durable shoes that Oboz has launched to date. These shoes are built with environmentally preferred materials (EPM).

Group of hikers cheering one another on along the trail with their trekking sticks.
Blog How-To
How to Celebrate on the Trail

Gear and food are important factors when planning a trip. For a celebration, consider a few of these extra gear items to spruce up the festivities. There are many minimalist and environmentally friendly items you can bring along to surprise the individual or group.   

Oboz Sawtooth X Mid height hiking boot next to backpacking backpack.
Blog Gear Reviews
Should I Hike in a Mid or a Low Height Shoe?

We sat down with Parker, an Oboz Training and Education Guru to breakdown the differences between a mid and low height hiking shoe. For any trekking adventure you'll need the perfect footwear to go along with you. We'll also break down the advantages of a waterproof hiking shoe.

Woman on a trail soaking up the sun with her arms up in the air.
Blog How-To
How to Find Trails and Stay Safe Hiking Solo Internationally

While I used to get nervous about solo hiking, below are some steps I took to build up the confidence to go solo hiking abroad.  

Skier in the backcountry ascending a snowy mountain with a touring set up.
Blog How-To
How to Get Your Hiking Kit Winter Ready

‘Tis the season to get your layers on and embrace winter hiking!Here’s how to get prepared and enjoy winter hiking at its finest.

Loaded pack near a massive Olympic Rainforest tree.
Blog How-To
How to Plan an Overnight Backpacking Trip

It’s November, but it's still camping season in a lot of places! That means trails to hike, vistas to chase, and sleeping bags to pack. What goes into planning an overnight backpacking trip of your own? There are plenty of items to consider, but don't let those stop you from enjoying the great outdoors.