D E P A R T M E N T S

2 Editor's Letter Our 8th Birthday 4 Field Notes Regional News & Updates 12 Running Being Road-Wise 14 Biking MDC Trail Expansion 16 Climbing House Boulders 18 Paddling Overnight Paddle Trips 20 Hiking You're Lost, Now What? 22 Nature Creatures of the Ozarks 26 Destination Jefferson City, Missouri 58 Events March, April, May 64 Scenes Castlewood 8-Hour Adventure Race

F E A T U R E S

Open Season

Six new stores represent, and stand ready to support, the expanding outdoor recreation culture in St. Louis. By Nick Brennan

24 Hours From Home

How many miles could you travel on your feet in one day? By Terri Waters

Hot Stuff

We round up 35 of the best new products to keep you adventuring this spring and summer. By Brad Kovach

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On the Cover: Trango Stratus Crashpad. See more new products starting on page 48.

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