Marcos Ferro, a passionate trail-runner, takes on the challenge to cross the famous Huayhuash trail in the mighty Peruvian Andes. The route of nearly 80 miles and 38,000 vertical feet is typically done over 10 days, but Christophe Le Saux set a mark of 25 hours 20 minutes that Marcos hopes to lower. While running non-stop, he'll discover there are always lessons to be learned … [Read more...] about Alone Together – Marcos Ferro Runs Across the Peruvian Andes
Inspiration
Ready for a Vertical Kilometer Challenge?
Since 1994 -- when the first Vertical Kilometer (VK) took place in Cervinia, Italy -- mountain runners have been putting their lungs and legs to the ultimate test against the clock. The concept is simple: Run uphill as fast as you can, covering a vertical kilometer of elevation gain -- that's 1,000 vertical meters or 3,281 vertical feet -- on a route not exceeding 5 KM (3.1 … [Read more...] about Ready for a Vertical Kilometer Challenge?
Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: Tim Tollefson
From the latest Ultra Running magazine podcast with Scotty Sandow: Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an epic, European-style event, and how the idea came to fruition. He also doles out advice about how to run Western States, where he placed fifth last year and … [Read more...] about Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: Tim Tollefson
Inclined: Meet the Community of The Manitou Incline in Colorado
Salomon TV presents, "Inclined." The Manitou Incline, or simply “The Incline”, is one of Colorado’s most famous hiking trails. Gaining over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile, the trail is the remains of a decommissioned funicular railway. Famous for its sweeping views and steep grade the Incline has in recent years become a focal point for an eccentric, off-kilter … [Read more...] about Inclined: Meet the Community of The Manitou Incline in Colorado
The Ultra Addict with Courtney Dauwalter
Get inspired for your next ultra adventure! Salomon TV presents "The Ultra Addict with Courtney Dauwalter." In 2018, Courtney Dauwalter battled for two days and 205 miles on the steep, dry Tahoe Rim Trail. Lack of sleep, race mishaps and a relentless competitor pursued her as she was pushing her limits, running towards the overall victory. You can learn a lot about yourself … [Read more...] about The Ultra Addict with Courtney Dauwalter
