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Swimming 201: Pacing, Sighting & Cold-Water Decision-Making
201May 20, 20262 min read

Swimming 201: Pacing, Sighting & Cold-Water Decision-Making

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

The 201 level in open-water swimming is about staying calm while the environment changes. Better pacing, more efficient sighting, and...

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Swimming 201: Pacing, Sighting & Cold-Water Decision-Making

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

The 201 level in open-water swimming is about staying calm while the environment changes. Better pacing, more efficient sighting, and...

Updated May 28, 2026

Surfing 201: Reading Surf Conditions, Timing Sessions & Etiquette
201May 20, 20262 min read

Surfing 201: Reading Surf Conditions, Timing Sessions & Etiquette

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Once you can paddle, pop up, and trim a basic wave, the next jump is learning to choose better sessions....

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Surfing 201: Reading Surf Conditions, Timing Sessions & Etiquette

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Once you can paddle, pop up, and trim a basic wave, the next jump is learning to choose better sessions....

Updated May 28, 2026

Preparedness 201: Household Contingency Planning, Water & Communications
201May 20, 20262 min read

Preparedness 201: Household Contingency Planning, Water & Communications

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Preparedness starts to feel real when you move beyond a tote of gear and build a household plan. Water, communications,...

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Preparedness 201: Household Contingency Planning, Water & Communications

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Preparedness starts to feel real when you move beyond a tote of gear and build a household plan. Water, communications,...

Updated May 28, 2026

Hiking 201: Route Planning, Pace Management & Weather Calls
201May 20, 20262 min read

Hiking 201: Route Planning, Pace Management & Weather Calls

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

After the basics, hiking improves most when you learn to plan the day before you leave the trailhead. Route choice,...

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Hiking 201: Route Planning, Pace Management & Weather Calls

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

After the basics, hiking improves most when you learn to plan the day before you leave the trailhead. Route choice,...

Updated May 28, 2026

Camping 201: Campsite Setup, Shelter Strategy & Weather Decisions
201May 20, 20262 min read

Camping 201: Campsite Setup, Shelter Strategy & Weather Decisions

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Camping gets more comfortable when you stop thinking in gear pieces and start thinking in systems: where the shelter goes,...

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Camping 201: Campsite Setup, Shelter Strategy & Weather Decisions

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Camping gets more comfortable when you stop thinking in gear pieces and start thinking in systems: where the shelter goes,...

Updated May 28, 2026

Fishing 201: Reading Water, Seasonal Movement & Presentation
201May 20, 20262 min read

Fishing 201: Reading Water, Seasonal Movement & Presentation

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Once your beginner setup is handled, fishing improves fastest when you learn why fish hold in specific places and how...

Updated May 28, 2026

201May 20, 20262 min read

Fishing 201: Reading Water, Seasonal Movement & Presentation

Peak Performance Outfitters Editorial Team

Once your beginner setup is handled, fishing improves fastest when you learn why fish hold in specific places and how...

Updated May 28, 2026