What to Wear for a 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon
“There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” ~ Ranulph Fiennes
In any adventure, backpacking, mountaineering, cycling etc., what you wear is as important as training. It can make the difference between having fun, being...
McMahon in Iceland to compete in Racing the Planet’s 250 km Self-Supported Ultra Stage...
Starting in the highlands of Kerlingarfjöll (approximate altitude = 3,200 ft, / 1,000 m) between the Vatnajökull and Langjökull glaciers (about a four hour drive from the capital city of Reykjavik), 278 competitors (myself...
NGA: Traversing Costa Rica by Foot, Bike, and Paddle by Payge McMahon
“I forgot to pack my underwear, but I brought a headlamp!” said Winnie.
By now we had known each other five days. We were in a remote, Costa Rican jungle and I couldn’t help but...
The Maroon Bells Traverse – Summit Report
"Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain." ~ Jack Kerouac
On Thursday, July 16, 2015, my buddy, Dr. Jon Kedrowski and...
Competitor Magazine: G2G Ultra – Blood, Sand & Cheers by Payge McMahon
Competitor Magazine publishes adventure athlete, journalist and Grand to Grand Ultra competitor, Payge McMahon's, race report on this first ever self-supported, stage footrace in North America.
The inaugural G2G Ultra took place from September 23-29,...
