Crux Academy

Traditionally, knowledge of outdoor activities percolates through communities via coaching, mentorship and partnership. Crux Academy recreates that more than any other program through an easy-to-navigate interface reminiscent of social media; you can publish posts on course feeds and comment on lessons where instructors, called “guides,” will respond.

Crux’s courses are still limited, though each one is robust, with as many as 50 video lessons that include additional resources like articles and videos for further reading and watching. Participation (via comment) and reflection are encouraged at every step. Course content is all-encompassing, too — Fernanda Maciel’s course on trail running, for example, includes discussions on how to manage training while keeping a day job and dealing with post-race depression.

Price: $10/month (billed annually) or $49 per course