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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Trail Running: 10 Days. 3 Iconic Trail Running Events. 1 Legendary Mountain.

Trail runner on a ridge at Palisades Tahoe during Broken Arrow Skyrace. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe, California, is thrilled to host three of the world’s most iconic trail running events in Olympic Valley this June. From June 19–29, the resort will become the epicenter of trail running as the Broken Arrow Skyrace presented by Salomon, the all-new TrailCon presented by On, and the legendary Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run presented by HOKA unite for […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 10, 2025
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Record-Setting Trail Runner Alex Borsuk Reminds Us that the Mountains are a Playground

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  On a clear day in May 2013, Alex Borsuk was on a plane, flying over Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan on her way to a new job in Bellingham, Washington. Having grown up in Ohio, she had never seen a glacier and did not know there were active volcanoes in the continental United States. She immediately felt the desire […]

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Zach Armstrong | October 24, 2024
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U.S. Winter Olympian Crushing Golden Trail Running World Series

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U.S. Cross Country Skier Sophia Laukli won the Sierre-Zinal trail run in Switzerland, the fourth race in the Golden Trail World Series. With this victory, the cross country athlete made history, becoming only the fourth American to win the race and the first since 2014. This is the second race in the series she has won, after winning the Mont-Blanc […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 28, 2023
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Bear Captured Which Killed 26-Year-Old Trail Runner in Dolomites, Italy

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A bear, which killed a trail runner ten days ago on Mt Peller in the Italian Dolomites, has been captured. Mt Peller rises to an altitude of 7,612ft (2,320m) and is situated about two hours north of Lake Garda. The bear had been identified by means of DNA traces left behind in the fatal injuries the 26-year-old runner had sustained. The […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 19, 2023
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Endurance Athlete Superstar Kilian Jornet Becomes the New “Strava King” With Record Kudos

Kilian Jornet is an endurance athlete superstar. The Spaniard has won many of the most prestigious ultramarathons as well as having numerous fastest known time records. They include the ascent and descent of major mountains like the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Now, he can add a new title to his name: “Strava king.” Just last month, Jornet set a new […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | September 2, 2022
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Tahoe Woman Sets Fastest Known Time for 173-Mile Tahoe Rim Trail

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Amber Weibel is one of the best endurance runners in the Tahoe area; earlier this month, she proved it. Weibel completed the 173-mile Tahoe Rim Trail in a fastest known time (FKT) for a woman of 49 hours, 39 minutes, and 03 seconds. What made it even more impressive was she completed it unsupported, meaning she did not have any […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 16, 2022
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360 Degrees of SCARPA in Your Quiver

Brought to by SCARPA There is no question of the healing power of being outdoors to relieve stress, calm the mind, and recharge mental and physical energy. As we live through a globally uncertain time, there is a renewed interest in getting outside and heading to the mountains to find Zen. A day in the mountains – whether skiing, climbing, […]

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Jacqui Davis | February 12, 2021
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Forrest Gump, Is That You? Ricky Gates’ Film About Running Across the U.S.

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Spencer Cox | September 25, 2020
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Trip Report: 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT

11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT is the most beautiful place I’ve been in the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday, September 16th, 2020, I hiked to the top of Mt. Timpanogos from the Aspen Grove trailhead near Sundance Ski Area. The bottom is lush and inviting. The top is moonlike and intimidating. Mt. Timpanogos, UT Details: Summit:  11,749′ Car:  6,900′ Vertical From Car:  4,849′ […]

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Miles Clark | September 18, 2020
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VIDEO: Black Bear Swipes at Hiker on Popular Trail in B.C.

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Opinion: “Hike Your Own Hike”- Why Moving Fast in the Mountains isn’t Everything

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As readers of a ski industry publication, I think we can universally agree that there is something inherently special about moving in the mountains– whether it be on skis, snowboard, bike, or foot. Disagreement, however, may start to occur when defining what exactly makes moving in the mountains so extraordinary. For some, that amazing feeling stems from overcoming challenges that […]

Spencer Cox | August 27, 2020
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Back Before Tea-Time: Ultra-Runner Beth Pascal Annihilates Bob Graham Record, U.K.

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It’s been an exciting summer for the trail running community- F.K.T.’s  (Fastest Known Times) are being shattered left and right and elite runners show no intentions of slowing down.  Related: Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO Just this week, British ultra-runner, Beth Pascall broke the women’s record on the famous Bob Graham […]

Spencer Cox | July 28, 2020
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Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO

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Man oh man, the Colorado trail running community has seen two new fastest known times (FKT’s) this past week and they are a doozy. Both FKT’s are on Colorado’s infamous ‘Nolan’s Route’– a 100+ mile trek that ascends 14 peaks over 14,000 feet for an approximate grand total of 40,000 feet of elevation gain. For perspective, Everest is 29,028-feet high. […]

Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020
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Running Sucks, But You Should Definitely Try It

Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Many of my friends moan and groan when I invite them out for a run. “Running is hard,” they say, “it hurts” they whine, “running just sucks”… They’re not wrong. I too was once a vehement opponent of running. The fact of the matter is that running does hurt and it is uncomfortable, but you should definitely try it. Call me […]

Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020
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New Blazing Record on the Tahoe Rim Trail, CA

The Tahoe Rim Trail has just seen yet another legendary feat of ultra-running speed and endurance. On Friday, July 3, Colorado native, Kyle Curtin set off with an ambitious goal – to set a new fastest known time (FKT) on the fabled Tahoe Rim Trail – without any support. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada, the Rim […]

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Spencer Cox | July 10, 2020
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A New Mind-Boggling Fastest Known Time on Mt. Shasta, CA

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A new level of insane mountain athleticism has been achieved. Former World Mountain Running champion, Max King, has set a new fastest known time (FKT) on Mt. Shasta. King commenced his run in the town of Mt. Shasta, proceeded up the historic Sisson trail, hit the summit at 14,180 feet, and then turned around and ran back to town. This […]

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Spencer Cox | July 9, 2020
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5 Activities to Keep You in Skiing Shape This Summer

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The best way to stay in skiing shape is, well… to ski.  But while not everyone can travel to South America or attend Momentum Camps, there are still ways to keep your skiing skills sharp this summer.  So hit the trail and jump around, you’ll thank yourself when the snow hits. 1. Mountain Biking Mountain biking is known as one of […]

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Katy Shipley | July 23, 2018
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