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Matt Hart
Trail Runner // AT Skier // Mountain Biker
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102 Reviews:
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78 Answers:
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32 Photos:
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6 Videos:
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Stomping Grounds:
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Bio:
I'm an ultra distance athlete who incessantly seeks out backcountry adventure. I'm an UltraRunner by trade, but I'm a multisport athlete at heart. Ski mountaineering in the winter, trail running and cycling in the summer. After 10 years in Seattle I moved to Salt Lake City because the Wasatch Mtns are simply amazing. I'm from New Hampshire originally, where I learned to "Live Free or Die". In December of 2005 I decided my desk job at Microsoft was in fact death... so i quit. I've been gettin' after it in the backcountry full time ever since.
I try and explore these wonderful Wasatch mountains daily. That fuels my sole. I also write for Trail Runner Magazine (Ask the Coach) and I coach endurance athletes.
I'm a member of the Montrail Ultrarunning Team. My endurance coaching site - http://CoachingEndurance.com
My wicked awesome blog - http://Blog.CoachingEndurance.com
My fantastic sponsors: Backcountry.com, Montrail, nuun, Mountain Hardwear, Rudy Project, Teko Socks, Amazing Grass and Clif Bar.
Rankings 
- #5 of 705 - Alpine Touring
- #7 of 185 - Nutrition & Body Care
- #13 of 671 - Men's Performance Tights
- #13 of 333 - Hydration
- #16 of 1,516 - Men's Trail Running Footwear
- #16 of 688 - Men's T-Shirts
- #18 of 1,181 - Alpine Touring Boots
- #22 of 937 - Men's Windshirts and Jackets
- #23 of 637 - Watches
- #25 of 767 - Water Treatment
- #42 of 703 - Navigation
- #42 of 571 - Heart Rate Monitors
- #45 of 5,973 - Guys' Outerwear
- #47 of 2,847 - Men's Trail Run Shoes
- #47 of 1,431 - Alpine Touring Bindings
- #60 of 1,609 - Headlamps
- #63 of 1,341 - Trail Running Accessories
- #65 of 1,854 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #77 of 454 - Food
- #80 of 608 - Audio Accessories
- #81 of 892 - Climbing Skins
- #86 of 886 - Altimeters
- #87 of 495 - Backcountry Ski Poles
- #93 of 266 - Life Jackets and Safety Gear
- #103 of 729 - Men's Flip Flops
- #141 of 583 - Mountaineering
- #142 of 979 - Running Watches
- #151 of 961 - Telemark Skiing
- #153 of 1,563 - Winter Accessories
- #169 of 5,214 - Men's Softshell Jackets
- #172 of 1,102 - Canister Stoves
- #202 of 707 - Rolling Gear Bags
- #204 of 514 - Bivy Sacks
- #205 of 783 - Avalanche Safety
- #209 of 2,734 - Gloves
- #210 of 1,866 - Snowboard Accessories
- #224 of 1,023 - Men's Accessories
- #231 of 795 - Lighting
- #231 of 866 - Men's Lightweight Long Underwear - Tops
- #241 of 1,795 - Summer Accessories
- #242 of 1,786 - Trail Running Hydration
- #258 of 4,389 - Men's Footwear
- #268 of 1,290 - Telemark Skis and Alpine Touring Skis
- #281 of 1,298 - Women's Trail Run Shoes
- #290 of 6,939 - Men's Jackets
- #305 of 963 - Men's Softshell Pants
- #323 of 1,210 - Women's Trail Running Footwear
- #333 of 987 - Running Socks
- #335 of 685 - Hydration Packs - Large
- #336 of 595 - 0 to -40 Degree Down Bags
- #346 of 754 - Ice Climbing
- #351 of 520 - Shovels
- #373 of 599 - Avalanche Beacons
- #373 of 2,233 - Ski Gloves
- #383 of 650 - Hydration Packs - Small
- #384 of 601 - Women's Hiking Boots
- #408 of 1,333 - Daypacks - Technical
- #415 of 1,404 - Backcountry Snowboarding
- #419 of 3,647 - Backpacks
- #436 of 693 - Crampons
- #437 of 2,203 - Socks
- #450 of 1,347 - Sleeping Bags
- #463 of 769 - Snowshoes
- #468 of 1,366 - Climbing Accessories and Training
- #478 of 723 - Water Filters
- #518 of 1,430 - Men's Performance Shirts - Short Sleeve
- #656 of 1,867 - Alpine Fat Skis
- #688 of 4,504 - Women's Footwear
- #721 of 2,249 - Tents
- #742 of 1,907 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #778 of 1,486 - Men's Hiking Boots
- #827 of 1,555 - Men's Long Underwear
- #848 of 1,109 - Men's Casual Shoes
- #903 of 2,278 - Luggage
- #932 of 2,536 - Car Racks
- #1,306 of 4,991 - Alpine Skiing
- #1,400 of 4,203 - Men's Shirts
- #1,788 of 4,653 - Men's Down Jackets
- #2,221 of 5,342 - Women's Down Jackets
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Matt Hart's Cascade Backcountry Skiing
Created December 9, 2009
this is what i take with me into the backcountry here in Washington State.
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Black Diamond Ascension Nyl...
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Dynafit TLT Vertical ST Alp...
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Life-Link Basic Snow Study ...
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Black Diamond Whippet Self-...
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Black Diamond ClipWire Ski ...
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Teko M3RINO.XC Ultralight S...
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K2 Coomback Ski
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Mountain Hardwear Nitrous D...
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G3 AviTECH Shovel
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Life-Link Carbon Pro Ski/Pr...
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Pieps DSP Smart Transmitter
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Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot...
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Mountain Hardwear Phantom D...
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Mountain Hardwear Dragon So...
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Pieps iProbe DSP Package
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Matt Hart's Rando Ski Racing
Created October 10, 2011
The gear I got from Backcountry.com for randonee racing this season.
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Matt Hart's Trail / Mountain Running
Created December 15, 2009
what i wear when i hit the mountain dirt.
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Matt Hart's Wasatch Backcountry Skiing
Created January 25, 2010
the gear i take out into the backcountry every day.
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Matt Hart's Winter Trail Running
Created December 8, 2009
it's cold outside. this is the gear i use to help keep me warm while running trail.
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Montrail Rockridge Video Review
Montrail Rockridge Trail Running Shoe - Men's
September 28, 2011
UltraRunner Chad Brackelsberg reviews his "go-to" shoe.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Using nuun with a Nathan Running Backpack
Nuun Nuun Tube - 8 Pack
May 5, 2010
Quick video of using nuun in a nathan hydration bladder. It's bladder safe because it doesn't have the nasty gatorade sugars.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Using nuun with a Nathan Running Backpack
Nuun Multi Flavor Nuun Tube - 4 Pack
May 5, 2010
Quick video of using nuun in a nathan hydration bladder. It's bladder safe because it doesn't have the nasty gatorade sugars.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Couple Shots of the Refueler in Action!
Mountain Hardwear Refueler Short - Men's
May 5, 2010
the last 2 shots in this video are the Mountain Hardwear Refueler shorts.
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nuun & Patagonia UltraRunner Ty Draney Reviews NB 100
New Balance 100 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
April 26, 2010
I got Ty Draney to stop long enough during a trail run to tell me all about his New Balance MT 100 shoes.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Manly Power Capris!
Mountain Hardwear Mighty Power 3/4 Tight - Men's
April 1, 2010
yeah
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Weighing In
Dynafit TLT 5 Mountain TF-X Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
November 20, 2011
Size 26 (8 US) weighs 2lb 8oz per boot.
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After 27 miles of Kokopelli
Montrail Rogue Racer Trail Running Shoe - Men's
April 17, 2011
I love this shoe.
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Blown out rivet
Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
February 3, 2011
probably 1 real season in these and the bolt blew.
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This is why I'm Hot
Mountain Hardwear Jalapeno Glove
November 15, 2010
Mountain Hardwear Jalapeno Gloves
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After 35 miles in Zion National Park
Mountain Hardwear Refueler Short - Men's
May 5, 2010
these shorts are wispy, they air dry pretty damn fast.
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10,000 foot day
Suunto t6c Heart Rate Monitor
April 2, 2010
10,000 foot day of backcountry skiing in the Wasatch
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Stoic Welder Lo at Alta
Stoic Welder Lo Softshell - Men's
December 21, 2009
Looking for the goods at Alta in the Welder Lo Softshell. Dec 20, 2009
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Snoqualmie Pass Backcountry
Mountain Hardwear Dragon Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 14, 2009
The Dragon... protecting.
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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Cascade Mtns - Yodellin Backcountry
Mountain Hardwear Dragon Softshell Jacket - Men's
December 14, 2009
Copson checking the map with his MHW Dragon jacket on.
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Power Stretch Glove after a Run
Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Glove - Women's
November 1, 2009
just finished testing these in the Wasatch. Nov 1st run up Neff's Canyon to Mill Creek and then up and out Mount Granduer. they took a beating on some snowy bushwhacking sections and did great.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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2009 Montrail Hardrocks!
Montrail Hardrock '09 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
May 27, 2009
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ZZues on Aasgard Pass - Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
April 25, 2009
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Whippet in action on Aasgard Pass
Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
April 25, 2009
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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My Masochists!
Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail Running Shoe - Men's
April 23, 2009
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whippet great.
Black Diamond Whippet Self-Arrest Ski Pole
April 22, 2009
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Dukes In Action
Marker Duke Ski Binding
April 5, 2009
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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sometimes the tail attachments suck
Black Diamond GlideLite Nylon STS Skins
March 23, 2009
sometimes the tail attachements for these skins suck. these are very new skins and they haven't been great.
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Zzues
Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot - Men's
March 9, 2009
my new boot
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Fleet Feet Fun Run - Bend, OR June 2008
Montrail Streak Trail Running Shoe - Men's
January 25, 2009
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Streaks after running the Appalachian Trail
Montrail Streak Trail Running Shoe - Men's
January 25, 2009
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coombas ready to rock
K2 Apache Coomba Alpine Ski
January 2, 2009
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BR Sled Tail
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Rescue Sled Pro
December 27, 2008
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BR Sled Tip
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Rescue Sled Pro
December 27, 2008
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BR Whole Sled
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Rescue Sled Pro
December 27, 2008
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Garmont Radium 25.5 weighs 3 lbs 10 oz each boot
Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
December 11, 2008
Garmont Radium 25.5 weighs 3 lbs 10 oz each boot. or 7.4 lbs a pair.
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Garmont Radium
Garmont Radium Alpine Touring Boot - Men's
December 10, 2008
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Platypus Insulator Mouthpiece
Platypus Insulator Hydration System
November 29, 2008
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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Platypus Insulator Tube Connection
Platypus Insulator Hydration System
November 29, 2008
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
0 Comments
Platypus Insulator 2
Platypus Insulator Hydration System
November 29, 2008
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
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Platypus Insulator
Platypus Insulator Hydration System
November 29, 2008
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My Juggernaut
Mountain Hardwear Juggernaut 115 Roller Bag - 7000cu in
November 28, 2008
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Columbia Mobex Backpack - 1587cu in
March 31, 2010
i just weight mine fresh out of the bag and it was 28.5oz, or 1lb 12.5oz.
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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Softshell Pant - Men's
December 14, 2009
they fit over my alpine and touring boots the same. no problem. i cut out the draw string because i never used it. they don't even fit tight over my boots. just normal.
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Montrail Hardrock '09 Trail Running Shoe - Men's
December 13, 2009
it's a tough shoe. i'd say it's got more outter protection than most shoes out there. it's supportive and it think it drains pretty well.
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Nuun U Natural Hydration Pack
July 26, 2009
2 tablets will do the trick. the suggested mix is 1 tablet per 16 ounces of water.
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Montrail Highlander Trail Running Shoes - Women's
July 7, 2009
i don't that hat is being made any more unfortunately.
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Montrail Highlander Trail Running Shoes - Women's
July 7, 2009
i don't that hat is being made any more unfortunately.
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Montrail Ilikai Sandal - Men's
July 7, 2009
since they are flip flops i think you'll be fine even with a wide foot. but try them on first.
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Montrail Ilikai Sandal - Men's
July 7, 2009
since they are flip flops i think you'll be fine even with a wide foot. but try them on first.
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Montrail Hurricane Ridge XCR Trail Running Shoe - Men's
July 7, 2009
fyi: montrail is now run by the mountain hardwear crew down in the bay area.. NOT columbia. phew.
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Honey Stinger Protein Bars - 20g - 12 Pack
July 7, 2009
yeah it depends on the use really. the longer you are out the more fat is needed obviously. there aren't any trans fats, which is great. but there is 6g of saturated fats.
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Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail Running Shoe - Women's
July 6, 2009
i'd say only the highlander has a more aggressive tread but it's best in the mud. masochist and streak are both great on knarly surfaces.
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Montrail Enduro Sole Footbed
July 6, 2009
i wear a size down for my insoles and it has never been a problem.
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Montrail Enduro Sole Footbed
July 6, 2009
i wear a size down for my insoles and it has never been a problem.
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Montrail Highlander Trail Running Shoe - Men's
May 25, 2009
in my experience these run true to size. they are narrow however so they feel pretty snug. i've comfortably worn 1/2 size bigger.
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Montrail Hardrock Mid '09 GTX Hiking Shoe - Men's
May 25, 2009
i've heard it runs a tad big.
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Powerbar Endurance Sport Drink Mix
May 25, 2009
gatorade is garbage. the main ingredient to sweeten gatorade is HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. do a quick google search on it, you will be shocked. stick to products that use real sugar and not the man made versions like what's in this poweraid drink (fructose, dextrose).
the only companies making a quality carbohydrate drink are hammer nutrition and clif.
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Nuun Nuun Tube - 8 Pack
May 25, 2009
i have used it after treating with iodine. as long as you wait the prescribed time for it to kill what it's got to kill... your fine.
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Clifbar Clif Bars - 12 Pack
May 15, 2009
While CLIF Nectar, Twisted Fruit, Luna Sports Products, CLIF SHOT gels, CLIF SHOT BLOKS, and CLIF SHOT Energy Drinks do not contain any gluten ingredients, they are not produced in a gluten-free zone. All other CLIF Bar products contain gluten as an active ingredient.
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Montrail Mountain Masochist WB Trail Running Shoe - Men's
May 4, 2009
it's worth trying the masochist but i'd say you also won't get the stability in the platform that the diez vista had either. the masochist is much less stable, and thus light and agile!
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Montrail Molokai Flip Sandal - Men's
May 4, 2009
i'm an 8.5 and i have been wearing a 9 and don't notice. i'd go up.
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Montrail Molokai Flip Sandal - Men's
May 4, 2009
yep they are thermo moldable and suuuper comfy!
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Montrail Vitesse Trail Running Shoe - Women's
May 4, 2009
i'd say they do a sufficient job of supporting the arch for sure. but i'd suggest getting a custom insole to do it properly.
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