Justin Simoni is an adventurer, athlete, and writer based in Boulder, Colorado. Known for establishing difficult lines in the mountains by bike and by foot, Simoni carefully balances the line between fortitude and foolishness in his ultra-endurance mountain missions. His first mountain bike race ever was the Tour Divide: a 2,700-mile self-supported race from Canada to Mexico through the Rocky Mountains, which he has now toed the line for twice. Being intrigued to not just ride around mountains but summit the peaks themselves, in 2014 Simoni went about creating his own bikepacking/mountain running challenge of summiting the 58 Colorado 14,000'+ peaks. In 2017, he repeated the feat, but this time doing the highest 105 peaks in the State of Colorado, taking two months to complete it. Simoni also enjoys long and lofty ridge traverses solely by foot, having traversed unsupported and alone the Mosquito/Tenmile Range, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. When not finding the absolute limit to his own personal endurance, Justin enjoys teaching, guiding, drinking good coffee, and petting every dog on the trail.
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The Best Ultralight Backpack
Keen to make ultralight backpacking more enjoyable? For over 11 years, we've purchased and tested almost 50 of the...
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Durston Kakwa 55 Review
This well-designed ultralight pack is comfortable enough to wear for weeks on end, thanks to an internal frame and...
10 Best Sun Protection Shirts
We tested dozens of sun shirts at the beach, on the river, while hiking, skiing, and climbing, and compiled this list...
The Best Sun Protection Shirts for Men
Finding the right UPF-rated sun shirt can be a challenge. To help, we've picked the best options on the market and put...
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Baleaf UPF 50 Hoody Review
This inexpensive option gets you the sun coverage you need at a fraction of the cost of other shirts.
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Janji Sunchaser 50 Hooded Long Sleeve Review
An excellent hooded sun shirt for high-octane activities that breathes well while still provided good UV protection.
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REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie Review
With good breathable and a great sun protection rating, this hooded sun shirt is made to keep relatively comfortable...
The Best Ultralight Tents
Thru-hiking on the world's longest trails, running from point to point, and long-distance bikepacking are just a few...
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Patagonia River Rambler Hybrid Hoodie Review
This intriguing button-up also features an integrated and detachable hood, as well as thumb loops, to help cover up in...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Review
This floorless pyramid tent is a spacious ultralight shelter. If you're planning on waiting out a storm in a place...
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ZPacks Duplex Classic Review
This tent is comfortable and weather-resistant enough to hang out for days, yet it's still ridiculously lightweight...
10 Best Sleeping Bags
Our never-ending hunt continues for the perfect sleeping bag in this update. Within this review, we highlight our...
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Durston X-Mid Pro 1 Review
Few compromises in comfort or weight make this the best 1-person Dyneema tent on the market.
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Big Agnes Pitchpine VST 1.5 Review
This semi-freestanding ultralight tent borrows ideas from both conventional and trekking-pole tents, offering a unique...
The Best Cheap Sunglasses
Hunting for affordable sunnies? We checked out many dozens of pairs before selecting the 21 best cheap sunglasses on...
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