Mary Shao

From Hashtag to Hideout: How “Off-Grid” Became a Performance

Fake Off-Grid: How Instagram Turned Survival into a Performance in 2025 The loudest voices shouting “off-grid” are still on the grid — and the real rebels vanished without a trace. Prologue: The Reel That Broke the Spell Fake off-grid has become Instagram’s favourite performance. October 2024, coastal British Columbia. A golden-hour drone shot glides over a cedar-shingled tiny house. A woman in linen pours coffee from...
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Voyage Alone, Bound for Discovery

To embark on a solo sail across the Pacific is already a gamble: of navigation, weather, equipment—and, in many ways, of the self. What...

Chris Finill London Marathon: 44 Years of Grit

Chris Finill, a London Marathon Ever Present, ran his 44th race on April 27, 2025. At 66, he’s one of six who’ve competed every...

London Marathon 2025 Breaks Records with 56,000 Runners

The London Marathon 2025, held on April 27, drew a record 56,000 runners, making it the world’s largest marathon. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa shattered the...

Women’s Tour of Britain 2025 Sets Record with 18 Teams

The Women’s Tour of Britain 2025, now the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, will feature a record 18 teams. Starting June 5, this four-day...

AI Transforms Outdoor Sports Route Planning

For hikers, backpackers, and trail runners venturing into America’s wilderness, planning the perfect route has long relied on maps, guidebooks, and instinct. Now, artificial...

California National Forest Campgrounds Face Budget Cuts

California national forest campgrounds face severe closures in 2025 due to federal budget cuts. Nearly 4,000 campsites across forests like Angeles and Sequoia may...