Read Matt Emrich's post on his FKT of the Mickelson Trail. Plus, Black Friday is almost here, details coming soon. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Hey friends,

It’s that classic end of October, in-between time here in Portland. Dark mornings, muddy trails, and just enough sun to make you think the rain might hold off. Things have been lively at the Six Moon Designs warehouse as we prep for the holiday season and try to squeeze in a few last dry adventures.

On a personal note, I’ve been looking for excuses to keep getting out on my bike even as the weather turns. If anyone has tips for staying warm and dry on those wet rides, or knows any Oregon bike paths that really shine this time of year, I’d love to hear them!

We’ve also got something special brewing as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaches. We’re not ready to spill the details just yet, but if you’ve been eyeing new gear or planning an upgrade, keep an eye on your inbox.

That’s all for now, stay tuned for more soon.

- Serena & the SMD Team

This week on the Ultralight Hiking Blog...

A Fast First: 109 Miles on the Mickelson Trail in Under 48 Hours

By Matt Emrich

SMD ambassador Matt Emrich completes a FKT (fastest known time) of the Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Read as he shares the struggles and accomplishments that come along with an impromtu FKT attempt and what gear supported him along the way. Check out the full post below!

READ HERE

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