For trail runners, no single place gets more hype than Chamonix. The list of reasons is solid. It has the name, the history, the highest peak in the Alps, the dramatic views, the UTMB, so …
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Suunto 7 and Suunto 9 Peak Comparison Review
I’ve been clicking “start” on Suunto watches everyday for about 23 years. What started as a simple watch, stopwatch, altimeter, and barometer has evolved into something so much more. These days, my primary needs from …
Alps and Sierra Trail Running News
Sierra Trail Running Things have been pretty quiet here at ALPSinsight for the last year. That’s because we’ve been immersed in an all new guidebook and website for California’s Sierra Nevada. With that project wrapping …
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Patagonia Sloperunner Exploration Pack
Designed for Adventure Running I can’t imagine limiting my running to, well, running. The more I do with trail running, the more ideas I have for projects. Running fitness opens up all kinds of opportunities, …
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Sierra Nevada Trail Running Guidebook
Returning to the Sierra It turns out you can go home again. And it can be even better than remembered – especially when you return to California to trail run in the Sierra Nevada. I …
La Sportiva Mutant Review
The La Sportiva Mutant is my favorite trail shoe, I announce about halfway up our morning climb. Really? That’s a pretty big statement. Dan seems a bit surprised even after I’ve gushed about them on …
Back in the Day and Today: 20 Years of Sierra Running and Climbing
20 years ago I was doing exactly what I’m doing now. Making plans for a huge project in the mountains. Back then, I’m sure I never imagined I’d spend the next 20 years doing very …
I Hate Running and You Can Too – A Review
I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard I have never reviewed a book. There have been numerous packs and …
