In this episode of the Alpine Start podcast, Grace Staberg talks with Abby Levene. Abby was a D1 distance runner at Princeton and CU Boulder, turned pro triathlete, turned pro runner for adidas, turned free agent. She also works for Gaia GPS and Outside Inc, is Co-Host of the Outspoken Podcast and is the picture of integrating creative lives and careers with running and … [Read more...] about Alpine Start Podcast: Abby Levene on Collegiate Running, Professional Contracts and Cultivating Creativity
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Snow Going on the Pacific Crest Trail
In this video, Salomon TV follows François D’Haene and a group of friends as they return to the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019 after their record-setting run on the John Muir Trail. This time, their objective is to run the fastest known time for the 512-mile section from Canada to Oregon through Washington's high snowy passes -- before winter storms make it impossible. … [Read more...] about Snow Going on the Pacific Crest Trail
Alpine Start Podcast: Professional Ultrarunners and Mountain Athletes Katie Schide and Germain Grangier
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
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