Kahtoola

What’s trail magic? For some, it’s a fabled event that only happens to the chosen few. For others, it’s a chance to show up for the thru-hiking community and pay it forward. 🏔️

When Tyler 'Mac' Fox reached out and asked if we’d like to surprise the PCT Class of 2026 at Onion Valley, we were stoked to jump on board and add to the pool of goodies up for grabs. Seeing everyone recharge, rest and gear up for the next stretch was such a reward.

Have you ever experienced trail magic? Share your stories below👇

Disappointed would be an understatement to describe how we feel. Yesterday’s proclamations to reduce the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments were not mere “modifications” — they were steps to erase their existence by cutting over 90% of their current area.

We stand strongly opposed to these actions taken by the Trump administration. This move was framed as “improving public access”. But the lands were already public — hiking, climbing, hunting, rafting and motorized recreation on designated routes were already allowed. What the proclamations do mostly clearly is open almost 3 million acres to for mining, development and sell-offs.

National monuments belong to the people, not to private interests. They’re ancestral homelands, not commodities. We stand with the Tribes, communities and partners that have fought to protect them, and will continue to fight for their existence.

Our public lands are not for sale. Get involved and sign the petition: https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=6NLK5gEz468wpwt5YKS1a

Summer’s here and we want to help you make the most of it. Head over to the link in our bio to enter the Summer Gear Giveaway in partnership with Garage Grown Gear and Backpacker Magazine. $17,000+ in prizes (including some sweet Kahtoola gear), 10 winners and plenty of items to make your next adventure even better. Don’t miss out — enter by July 14!

To everyone who showed up, spoke up, and fought back for public lands this week — thank you. While an amendment to nullify the Roadless Rule passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday along party lines, the fight isn’t over. The bill will now move to the Senate floor, and we, along with our community and our conservation partners will be watching. We’ve put additional resources in our bio link to help reach out to your senators

The fight continues, and in the meantime, we can still celebrate the wins. Utah Senator Mike Lee’s effort to undo protections on Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument by a simple majority exceeded its deadline this week, and it must now face a larger 60-vote majority. This means it’s less likely to pass, and protections are more likely to stay in place. As always, nothing is guaranteed and we’ll need to keep pressure on lawmakers.

Thanks again for being part of our community and for joining us in speaking up. As outdoor enthusiasts, we can all do our part in protecting the public lands that allow us to play and thrive

Taking advantage of these long days to get more miles on the trails? Don’t forget a pair of gaiters to keep the rocks out, especially when you’re bombing down steep descents like .strom

P.S. we make them in a variety of colors so there’s something for everyone’s style

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For some, it’s a one time deal. For friend of Kahtoola Andrea Moore, it’s a chance to push her limits — and then some — for the fourth year in a row.

has always been more than a physical feat, and in less than 3 days, runners, adventurers and dreamers from around the world will toe the line at Black Canyon City in pursuit of something that’s more metaphysical. We’ll see you out there 🫡

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