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Based out of Squamish, British Colombia, Emily and River are an unstoppable adventuring duo. We caught up with them and asked them their favorite tips, tricks, and places they want to go. How did you meet River? "We met River at 4 weeks old, having no idea he’d be ours! He was with his siblings and mom [...]

You run all year round. You know all it takes is the right gear for the conditions. Or, as author Alfred Wainwright wrote, “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Your dog deserves the same consideration. But with so many options, it’s tough to know where to start. The one piece of apparel [...]

The weather outside might be frightful this Holiday season, but your puppy’s list for Santa includes lots of gear for outdoor fun! Pick presents for your pup that will help him be trail-ready for hikes and runs as soon as spring rolls around. Psst! Before you click “add to cart,” consider the size your puppy will [...]

Have you heard of the “bystander effect”? It’s the phenomenon where, in an emergency, a person is less likely to jump in to help if other people are around. In a crisis, our brains jump to the conclusion that someone else probably can do better or someone else will fix things. Don’t be a bystander; be [...]

Guest Blog written by Sarah Eichstedt, an Oakland, CA based photographer who adventures outdoors with her husband and their rescue Pitbull, Spruce. 2020 has been a strange year for all of us. My husband, Brandon, and I had originally planned to go on a backpacking trip in the Eastern Sierras this fall to celebrate our anniversary, [...]

Nothing wrecks the fun and tranquility of hiking faster than encountering an ill-mannered dog on the trail. When you hike a public trail, you’re expected to abide by some very basic rules. It’s part of the social contract of enjoying public lands. When you hike with your dog, you’re responsible for him or her, too. [...]

Every day, the average person in North America uses social media for two hours and six minutes, according to research from eMarketer. That averages out to more than 60 hours of social media every month. Think how many miles you could run or trails you could climb in that amount of time! I’d say my usage [...]

Whether you’re a pro-level hiker with your own trail name or a newbie camper with a tent fresh out of the box, your pup will love to join your adventures! Taking your dog brings so much joy to the trip—who can resist a tongue-out, trail-happy pup? Plus, it also strengthens the bond with your best [...]

We’re so excited to announce our Biggest. Giveaway. Yet. This giveaway will run from now until the end of December 2020, and 5 new winners will be chosen every single month. We’re calling it the #ClimbWithKurgo Giveaway. At Kurgo, we’re committed to providing quality gear to help you adventure further and make more memories with your [...]

Longer days mean more time for fun in the sun! Now is the perfect time to start planning summer adventures with your dog like hiking, running, walking, swimming, paddling—you name it! There are endless opportunities to get out and adventure with your pup, and Kurgo gear makes it easier than ever to get going together.Although [...]

Trail running combines the best of two awesome activities: running and hiking. If you and your dog enjoy either activity, you’ll love trail running. Unless your dog isn’t medically cleared for strenuous activity (always check with your vet before starting a new exercise regime), feel free to hit the trails together! Running trails delivers health [...]

Living in the San Francisco Bay Area means that winter and spring are often quite rainy! And since this has been the first rainy season with my dog, Spruce (whom I adopted from Oakland Animal Services last June), I've had to learn all about how to take care of a 60lb toddler while keeping my [...]