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Recent Work

U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven’t Defeated This Nasty Parasite

Firefighters Asked for Special Backpacks. Mystery Ranch Delivered.

How to Make Sure Wildfire Shelters Save Firefighters’ Lives

Restoring ‘Adventure Tested’ Land Rovers

Explosive Charges Protect Backcountry Skiers

Serial 1 Cycle Company: A Startup With a 118-Year-Old Mentor

Camping with teenagers: how to ensure your trip is fun for everyone

Fatbiking continues to roll up admirers; Minnesota ambassadors weigh in

‘I wanted to live’: Minnesotan inspired to talk — and write — about grizzly bear attack

Book review: Story befits a harrowing encounter with a grizzly in the wild

Book: Author takes familiar road with cyclist LeMond, with a few new routes

Rescue Drones Need to Learn How Lost Humans Think

8 Shops That Will Repair Your Outdoor Gear

Young ski jumpers come back for the thrills

New Adaptive Fabric Cools Down as You Heat Up

Conversation With Adidas Outdoor’s Greg Thomsen

His job: Making you and your bike work as one

AI Scans Twitter for Signs of Opioid Abuse

Running shoe closure systems go modern

Great Lakes Defenders Have a Shocking Idea to Stave Off Invasive Carp

Ride at the heart of Minnesota’s gravel scene stays true to its origins

Epic Job: Meet A High-Voltage Line Inspector

Ironman in April

Informed Consumers Raise The Importance Of An Educated Sales Staff

Blood, Sweat, Vomit, & Tears

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"I have had the pleasure of working with Lou Dzierzak within the outdoor industry for almost a decade. Lou is an expert editor and journalist who conducts his work with the utmost excellence and integrity. I recommend him without reservation."-Kim Riether Coupounas

"I enjoyed working with Lou when he was a contributing writer for me at Outdoor Industry Association. He was always quick with ideas of what topics would be of interest to our members, and also very flexible and accommodating. I appreciate his insightful and thorough reporting."-Avery Stonich

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Publications

Backpacker
Outdoor Insight
Running Insight
Outdoor Business
Diabetes Health
Scientific American
Silent Sports
Paddler
Cross Country Skier
Canoe & Kayak
Running Times
Trail Runner
Tackle Trade World
Elevation Outdoors
Running Insight
Inside Outdoor
Performance Sports Retailer

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