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Blog How-To
How To Condition At Home When You Can't Get On Trails

Life seems to be on a treadmill that is stuck on the highest speed forward. If buying time was a possibility, all of my coins in that elephant bank on my bookshelf would be spent for extra minutes on the old grandfather clock.  What about time for working out, self care, and health? What about occasions to hike on a trail? Unfortunately, these tend to get placed on the back-burner, right along with cleaning out the attic!  Luckily, there are some tricks and ways to get in moments of exercise during the busy work week. 

Woman hiking on a shady trail in Oboz Sypes Mid Leather B Dry hiking boots with two dogs
Blog How-To
How to Prepare for a Dog-Friendly Hike in Florida

In this post, I'll be sharing how to prepare for a hike with your dogs in the Florida wetlands including tons of helpful tips like:

Two hikers in the Oboz Sawtooth X hiking shoe making food at camp.
Blog Trail Tales
4 Trail-Approved Meals For Backpacking and Camping

While we love time spent hiking through the forest, we’d be lying if we said we don't daydream about our next camp meal after long miles on the trail. Cheesecake under the stars, cheesy ramen noodles to warm up, and chili with cornbread after a big trek are just a few of the meals the Oboz Ambassadors and Local Heroes like to whip up in the great outdoors. 

Bonneville Salt Flats.
Blog Trail Tales
Utah's Mighty 5

raveling throughout Utah left me mesmerized — changing landscapes, colors, and energies at each turn. If you have the chance to explore this state at all — go for it! I hope this itinerary can provide some useful information in your planning.

Two hikers wearing their Oboz hiking shoes stopped on a trail to pet a dog.
Blog Trail Tales
Hiking with Dogs Safely: 5 Commands your Dog Should Know

With the fresh air, an abundance of greenery, and unique wildlife to find, a hiking trip can be quite relaxing. And the trip can become even better when your canine companion tags along, no matter their breed or size!

The Oboz Footwear team takes a winter walk together through the trails of Bozeman.
Blog Trail Tales
10 Reasons to Hit the Trail this Winter

If the short, cold days of Montana’s winter have you tempted to stay inside, here’s your pep talk on why getting outside for a little exercise is so important.

Urban adventurer hiking on a city trail in Chicago.
Blog Trail Tales
Top 20 Urban Trails Across the U.S.

Natural beauty may be a lot closer than you think. With nature centers, river walks, preserves, and so much more—there are endless opportunities to find your own personal escape close to the city. 

The Oboz Katabatic trail running shoe in the mountains of Montana.
Blog Trail Tales
Fastest Known Time Meets the Katabatic Wind

Before this project began, I was oblivious to Fastest Known Times (FKT)and the growing community around them. Whenever I heard or read about an FKT, it was usually in reference to a blistering fast thru-hike or some professional athlete attempting an unimaginable amount of vert in a tiny amount of time.

Derick Lugo rests in a canoe on a lake wearing Oboz trail sandals.
Blog Trail Tales
A Journey Through the Boundary Waters

During my preparation for my upcoming adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), I pondered the fact that this would mark my first ever canoe outing.