In this episode of the Alpine Start podcast, Grace Staberg talks with ultrarunners Katie Schide and Germain Grangier. Katie and Germain both have top-10 finishes at UTMB and have won races like the UTCAM, MIUT and the Swissalpine Marathon. Together, the pair traversed from Cervinia to Chamonix in 3 days along the summer Haute Route. The project, which they completed in … [Read more...] about Alpine Start Podcast: Professional Ultrarunners and Mountain Athletes Katie Schide and Germain Grangier
Perspectives
FKT Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of FKTs with Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy
In this FKT Podcast hosted by Heather “Anish” Anderson, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy shares his FKT experiences and philosophy: It’s no secret that the FKT craze has skyrocketed over the past few years. What started as a niche concept relegated to the most quirky of already quirky mountaineers and thru-hikers has spread to every corner of the earth, garnering mainstream … [Read more...] about FKT Podcast: The Past, Present, and Future of FKTs with Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy
Alpine Start Podcast: Dakota Jones, Professional Ultrarunner and Climate Activist
In this episode of the Alpine Start podcast, Grace Staberg talks with ultrarunner Dakota Jones about how he got started in the sport and his running camp focused on climate action. Dakota is a professional ultrarunner, with wins at notable races like Transvulcania, Pikes Peak Marathon, San Juan Solstice 50 Miler, Broken Arrow Skyrace and the Lake Sonoma 50 to name a few. … [Read more...] about Alpine Start Podcast: Dakota Jones, Professional Ultrarunner and Climate Activist
Why We Run with Bernd Heinrich
Bernd Heinrich is a retired professor living in a log cabin in the woods of Western Maine. He has held numerous running records throughout his life and has committed much of his time to the study of the natural world. In this video, Salomon TV looks back at this man's incredible life, his achievements, the lessons he has learned, and what we can possibly learn from him. Read … [Read more...] about Why We Run with Bernd Heinrich
Speedgoat Mountain Races Celebrate 15th Anniversary in Snowbird
SNOWBIRD, Utah (July 23, 2022) – Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® offered some of the most exhilarating trail running on the planet. Both elite and passionate runners from around the United States and the globe descended upon Snowbird Ski Resort in Snowbird, Utah on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 to take on three demanding courses … [Read more...] about Speedgoat Mountain Races Celebrate 15th Anniversary in Snowbird
