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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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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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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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SnowBrains | August 31, 2020
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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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