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The Sports Nutrition Draft with Jules Lambries
<p class="">Welcome back to THE ROCK FIGHT! And today I'm picking a fight with the lack of coverage we give what we eat while being activ...
Jul 18, 2023


Don't Do Parking Lot Laps
<p class="">Today I’m picking a fight with…rounding up! Because those laps in the trailhead parking lot to get that final tenth of a mile...
Jul 14, 2023


The Tree Army Boys of the CCC with David Meerman Scott
Can you tell us what the CCC stands for? Before reading THE TREE ARMY BOYS by David Meerman Scott in the latest issue of MOUNTAIN GAZETTE...
Jul 13, 2023


Deliverance: An Outdoor Movie Review and Tales From The Trail
Does this movie make you want to go outside? If the answer is yes it's the highest acclaim an outdoor film can achieve and it's what...
Jul 11, 2023


The Outdoor Implications of Apple's Vision Pro
A few weeks back Apple unveiled Vision Pro, a headset which aims to integrate personal computing and entertainment with your field of...
Jul 6, 2023


In Defense of Lance Armstrong
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's a celebration of the TOUR de FRANCE and the reason why many of us started riding bikes or even cared about...
Jul 4, 2023


Actually, Cotton Does Kill: A Rebuttal with Shawnté Salabert
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT, journalist, author and backpacker Shawnté Salabert returns to offer a rebuttal to Colin's take on the phrase...
Jun 28, 2023


Moonrise Kingdom: An Outdoor Movie Review
Wes Anderson's new movie ASTEROID CITY opens tomorrow, so today we're taking a look at one his most outdoorsy movies: MOONRISE KINGDOM!...
Jun 22, 2023


Crowning the Best Backpacking Pillow with Shawnté Salabert (feat Pillow Jason Mamoa)
Backpacking pillows are a sneaky underrated piece of outdoor gear that have not gotten the attention they deserve by most outdoor media...
Jun 20, 2023


Boston's New Hiking Trail and a Defense of the East Coast with Mike Rogge
Today on the show we're throwing some love at the east coast. Editor of Mountain Gazette, Mike Rogge, returns to THE ROCK FIGHT to tell...
Jun 15, 2023
Jeremiah Johnson: An Outdoor Movie Review
A lot of movies can be considered 'outdoor' but there are some that are first ballot hall of fame, Mount Rushmore style titles that...
Jun 13, 2023
Mountain Biking Does NOT Suck with Mr. Adam X
Fellow podcaster and outdoor enthusiast Mr. Adam X from The Out of Collective recently put up a podcast called Mountain Biking Sucks...
Jun 8, 2023
Kelly Slater's New Shoes! The KLLY Sandal Review
Today on the show Justin Housman reviews the new sandal from legendary surfer Kelly Slater, KLLY. Made with recycled materials and a...
Jun 6, 2023
A Rebuttal: Can Camping Be Comfortable?
It's time for another rebuttal! Matt Liddle from Snow Peak USA is picking a rock fight with Colin over Colin's takes on camping. First...
Jun 1, 2023
The Big Adventure Vehicle Breakdown
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT Colin & Justin go deep on the vehicles that get us to the trails, mountains and put ins. From the venerable Jeep...
May 31, 2023
Mountain Bike Suspension Part 2: The Stanchion Strikes Back!
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 30, 2023
Jorts, Button Downs & Looking Rad in the Outdoors
Whether you're a newb, a kook or a seasoned backcountry guide, we all want to look good when head outdoors and none of us can ignore that...
May 25, 2023
Captain Fantastic: An Outdoor Movie Review
HAPPY NOAM CHOMSKY DAY! Colin & Justin are back to review another movie and this time they are watching 2016’s CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. They...
May 23, 2023


The Cycling Apparel Rules
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 18, 2023
Mountain Bike Newbs vs Surf Kooks and the Value of Trying Something New
Colin and Justin break down the differences between a newb and a kook and uncover the value of trying new stuff (indoors or outdoors).
May 16, 2023
Awarding the Adventure TV Championship Belt
Along with THE CLIMB, where Colin gives his thoughts on the second half of season 1, there has been a slew of outdoor adventure...
May 11, 2023
Outdoor Parenting and Endurance Sports plus a Second Opinion on Bedrock Mountain Clogs
Colin and Justin break down some outdoorsy parenting behavior Colin witnessed on a recent trip and talk about the stuff all outdoor...
May 9, 2023
Coffee & Adventure with Steve Casimiro
Adventure Journal’s Steve Casimiro joins Colin to talk about the intersection of coffee and adventure as well as his new company Long...
May 4, 2023


The Backyard Trail
Editor’s Note: The following essay was originally featured on THE ROCK FIGHT podcast and is available to listen to in the player below....
May 2, 2023
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