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Trail Running Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Ditching the Pavement

Expedition Detroit

Jul 97 min read

Trail Running Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Ditching the Pavement

Leave the pavement behind for running Detroit's pristine natural trails this summer! Here's your crash course into the health benefits,...

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What We're Wearing: Expedition Detroit's Top Outdoor Gear Picks for June 2024

Dan Cooke

Jun 2410 min read

What We're Wearing: Expedition Detroit's Top Outdoor Gear Picks for June 2024

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Introducing Expedition Detroit's new #WhatWereWearing series on our favorite outdoor gear for each month! From sport-specific to everyday...

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Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit

Dan Cooke

Jan 2610 min read

Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit

Now that Arctic temperatures have retreated north, the Detroit region is in peak condition for winter camping expeditions! Here is our...

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Meet Rucking: The Perfect Trail Sport for Offseason Recreation

Dan Cooke

Oct 20, 20237 min read

Meet Rucking: The Perfect Trail Sport for Offseason Recreation

Born out of military boot camp training, the physical and mental benefits of "Rucking" is taking the recreational community by storm!...

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Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots

Dan Cooke

Aug 16, 20235 min read

Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots

One of the most divisive - and impactful - issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why...

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Expedition Essentials: Hammock Camping Gear for Summer 2024

Dan Cooke

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Expedition Essentials: Hammock Camping Gear for Summer 2024

No tent, no problem! Here we provide our #ExpeditionEssentials on the best gear, health benefits, and opportunities in the Detroit region...

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Explore Michigan Backpacking with Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear

Dan Cooke

Jun 16, 20234 min read

Explore Michigan Backpacking with Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear

In a world where ounces equal pounds - and pounds equal pain - here's why you should treat yourself for peak hiking season this summer...

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The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

Dan Cooke

May 26, 20238 min read

The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit

Part triathlon training guide, part misadventure story, here are the "dos" and "don'ts" of competing in one of the most challenging,...

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Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands

Dan Cooke

May 2, 20237 min read

Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands

In honor of Earth Week, we embraced the challenge of thru-hiking the Detroit's region's most rigorous backpacking route: the...

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Expedition Partner Feature: Motor City Axe

Dan Cooke

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Expedition Partner Feature: Motor City Axe

Timeless. Powerful. Hand crafted in Detroit. It is our privilege to feature Motor City Axe as our first #ExpeditionPartner! We pity...

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Michigan Turkey Hunting Cheatsheet: Guide for Spring 2024

Dan Cooke

Apr 21, 20234 min read

Michigan Turkey Hunting Cheatsheet: Guide for Spring 2024

Spring's arrival includes a symphony of bird songs - including the coveted turkey gobble for Detroit's conservationists. Here is...

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Expedition Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping

Dan Cooke

Mar 29, 202310 min read

Expedition Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping

The ice has melted. The birds are returning. The sun - knock on wood - is actually shining again. Kayak season has returned to Detroit,...

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Battle of the Buckets: The Best Ski Helmets of Winter 2023

Dan Cooke

Mar 3, 20234 min read

Battle of the Buckets: The Best Ski Helmets of Winter 2023

There's nothing like an early March snowstorm to remind Detroit that ski season isn't over! If you are looking to hit the slopes for the...

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Winter Trails: Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing vs. Snow Hiking

Dan Cooke

Jan 28, 20237 min read

Winter Trails: Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing vs. Snow Hiking

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Just when any dreams of deep powder days had diminished to a fool's hope, January has delivered with over a foot of snow over the last...

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Expedition Essentials: 5 Basic Skills for Winter Survival

Dan Cooke

Dec 28, 202210 min read

Expedition Essentials: 5 Basic Skills for Winter Survival

In recognition of this winter's inaugural snow storm, this edition of our #ExpeditionEssentials Series focuses on five essential survival...

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