by Collin Stuart Chambers
Nobody talks about this, but most falls on trail are completely preventable… and the fix has nothing to do with your boots or age or muscle mass. Balance is not a physical gift. It’s a practice. During my first long-season as a Ridgerunner on the...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
You made it through winter (almost!). You navigated snow, the ice, the wind that makes your eyes water in ways that have nothing to do with emotion. Congratulations. Now brace yourself for what comes next. Mud. So much mud. If you’ve spent the winter in a region...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Sacred Walking Peru: Salkantay and Beyond (2026) August 29 – September 10, 2026 Join Collin for a 12-day walking journey through the heart of the Peruvian Andes—where each step becomes an invitation to presence, wonder, and deeper connection to the Earth and your...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
Yes! I take walks on my days off! (Well, at least on gorgeous days like this!) I learned the hard way some time ago that this was a sure-fire remedy for staying flexible, strong, and energized. Hiking long trails in the past such as the Appalachian trail, I would...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
The first hitch of the 2025 Smokies Ridgerunner Season was delayed by a day due to a winter storm. I was originally to enter the south section of the AT at Newfound Gap, but most of the roads in and through the park were closed. I was able to drive around the park and...
by Collin Stuart Chambers
GOT STRESS? WALK IT OFF! Amidst the common stress and overwhelming pressure that define our nonstop busy lives, many struggle to find the balance within. The accumulation of worry, anxiety, and mental clutter can weigh heavily on our tissues, cells, thoughts, and...
