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Craig Benson

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Jun 17, 2025

Spectating at the Western States Endurance Run

What it’s like being there and how to watch.

Spectating at the Western States Endurance Run

Craig Benson

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Apr 22, 2025

Snakes, Vistas, and Bikepacking

A bikepacking trip to the San Francisco North Bay

Snakes, Vistas, and Bikepacking

Craig Benson

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Sep 6, 2024

Sea gazing in Mendocino

Heritage House Resort and Spa

Sea gazing in Mendocino

Craig Benson

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Jun 28, 2024

Western States Endurance Run — 2024 Primer

All the basics about the world's oldest 100-mile trail race

Western States Endurance Run — 2024 Primer

Craig Benson

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Dec 30, 2023

The Best Athletic Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

[This article originally appeared on Outdoors Bay Area.]

The Best Athletic Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

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The Riff

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Craig Benson

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Nov 13, 2023

That Time at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass When Lucius Made Me Cry

From my post guarding backstage access to the Porch stage, I watched the festival gates open at 10:00 am and release a torrent of eager…

That Time at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass When Lucius Made Me Cry

Craig Benson

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Sep 8, 2023

Mokelumne — One Peak and Two Halfs

A quick jaunt in the woods

Mokelumne — One Peak and Two Halfs

Craig Benson

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Apr 15, 2023

Lord of Drum Castle for the Weekend

An unapologetic gushing about National Trust for Scotland Holiday Rentals

Lord of Drum Castle for the Weekend

Craig Benson

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Jul 15, 2022

Two Sides of San Bruno Mountain

I admit it. The real reason I went hiking on the mountain so early was to see a fox. This fox:

Two Sides of San Bruno Mountain

Craig Benson

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Apr 15, 2022

24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest

Mountain bike racing in New Mexico

24 Hours in The Enchanted Forest

Craig Benson

Craig Benson

Writing mostly about outdoors, travel, and music. Ex-software engineer and running coach; aspiring ultra endurance adventurer and climate activist

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