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Just in time for the peak of trail season - our new Valais Trail Running Guide is ready for action!From now until August 15, our online...

Just in time for the peak of trail season - our new Valais Trail Running Guide is ready for action!

From now until August 15, our online guide with 23 runs and peak scrambles is only 20CHF.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/valais-trail-running-guide/

Striking it rich at golden hour.From our book, Sierra Trail Runs : A Guide to the Eastside

Striking it rich at golden hour.

From our book, Sierra Trail Runs : A Guide to the Eastside

NEW RUN ! The Valsorey Vélan Loop from Bourg Saint Pierre. Best described as an odyssey, this one climbs 2000 meters, visits two great...

NEW RUN !
The Valsorey Vélan Loop from Bourg Saint Pierre. Best described as an odyssey, this one climbs 2000 meters, visits two great huts, traverses in and out and up and down all kinds of terrain, and includes a story about a 150 million Swiss Franc dinner bill.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/switzerland/valsorey-velan-trail-run/

ON SALE TODAY ONLY ! Our Sierra Trail Runs : A Guide to the Eastside book is on sale today for orders made directly through our...

ON SALE TODAY ONLY ! Our Sierra Trail Runs : A Guide to the Eastside book is on sale today for orders made directly through our publisher.
For European friends, this is California's Sierra Nevada, my home mountains, and a range loaded with great trail running. Great weather, tons of peaks over 4000 meters, sunny most every day, and readily available burritos.
It's a place to have a whole lot of fun. For Americans, you know the drill - the Sierra are just plain awesome.
Thanks!
To order, visit:
https://www.wolverinepublishing.com/store/sierra-trail-runs/

A new peak run is on the site!Pointe Ronde is short but punchy, with a scramble, and a finish on the fast flowing Tour du Mont Blanc Trail....

A new peak run is on the site!
Pointe Ronde is short but punchy, with a scramble, and a finish on the fast flowing Tour du Mont Blanc Trail. It's a quick hit between Chamonix and the Valais that includes a look and feel from both regions. You can find it on our site and in the Chamonix Mini-Guide - available for download.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/switzerland/pointe-ronde/

One run two worlds.Exploring the back of Lauterbrunnen to the Tschingelfirn #trailrunning

One run two worlds.
Exploring the back of Lauterbrunnen to the Tschingelfirn
#trailrunning

There's a sea of talus beneath that current sea of snow. Descending Mt. Tyndall in California's Sierra Nevada while we were...

There's a sea of talus beneath that current sea of snow.
Descending Mt. Tyndall in California's Sierra Nevada while we were producing Sierra Trail Runs : A Guide to the Eastside

#trailrunning

Running in the Himalaya isn't for everyone, but if it's for you - here's a How To specific to our recent Three Passes...

Running in the Himalaya isn't for everyone, but if it's for you - here's a How To specific to our recent Three Passes Run.
https://alpsinsight.com/stories/how-to-run-nepals-three-passes

#trailrunning

Another new Alps run! This one includes a sustained, and very steep 1600 meter climb, plus 42km of fun. All from...

Another new Alps run! This one includes a sustained, and very steep 1600 meter climb, plus 42km of fun. All from Interlaken:
https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/switzerland/interlaken-trail-running
#trailrunning

A new women's Mont Blanc FKT has been established by Hillary Gerardi at 7 hours 25'28". That's up and down. Oh. my.

A new women's Mont Blanc FKT has been established by Hillary Gerardi at 7 hours 25'28". That's up and down.
Oh. my.

This summer's goal is to settle some unfinished business in a few of our favorite places in the Alps; Chamonix, Valais, Graubünden....

This summer's goal is to settle some unfinished business in a few of our favorite places in the Alps; Chamonix, Valais, Graubünden. Stay tuned for new runs coming to the site, plus another mini-guide that is clearly missing from the lineup.

After five years, we knew we had to return to try and run Nepal's Three Passes in one day. But there were questions, Kim had been...

After five years, we knew we had to return to try and run Nepal's Three Passes in one day. But there were questions, Kim had been through a year of cancer treatment and my years were starting to show.
Did we do it? Kind of.
Our full story:

https://alpsinsight.com/stories/trail-running-nepals-three-passes/

#trailrunning #himalaya #Nepal #travel

Life in Nepal for a big trail running project. So far it's all prep for what's to come, which I predict will be fairly miserable.

Life in Nepal for a big trail running project. So far it's all prep for what's to come, which I predict will be fairly miserable.

Run smarter, not just stronger with a series of educational articles that help prepare you to go higher in the mountains.Tap into our How to...

Run smarter, not just stronger with a series of educational articles that help prepare you to go higher in the mountains.
Tap into our How to Trail Run resource pages for improving your mountain skills, with stories, gear advice, and even some fashion tips.
SPECIAL OFFER: Upgrade your training with Uphill Athlete >> Take 25% off any trail running training plan with code ALPSINSIGHT

https://alpsinsight.com/stories/category/trail-running-tips/

For the last couple of months, we've been training for an upcoming project in the the Himalaya.While considering how best to prepare,...

For the last couple of months, we've been training for an upcoming project in the the Himalaya.
While considering how best to prepare, we're spending time in the White Mountains above Bishop, California, the ideal location. They come close to the feel of Nepal with cold, dry air, intense sun, and gaining some elevation.
We're being coached by Uphill Athlete who has us doing a whole lot of zone 1 & 2 and strength training. So, here we are, grinding out the work.
Photo 1 - Kim in the Whites
Photo 2 - Kim in the Himalaya
-- Same same but different

Introducing the Berner Oberland Trail Running Guide!We've added a third mini-guide to ALPSinsight, this time for our home turf. The...

Introducing the Berner Oberland Trail Running Guide!
We've added a third mini-guide to ALPSinsight, this time for our home turf.
The Berner Oberland Guide includes 30 runs between the Grimsel Pass and Gstaad with the bulk of the runs in the Jungfrau Region; Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Grindelwald.
Visiting the region? All the info is here to dial you in for a fun stay and put you on routes we spent 12 years making perfect.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/berner-oberland-trail-running-guide

The Swiss know all about the Graubünden. They know how special it is, how much more mellow than other areas in the Alps, and just how good...

The Swiss know all about the Graubünden. They know how special it is, how much more mellow than other areas in the Alps, and just how good the trail running can be.
But most mountain athletes coming to the Alps only know a few iconic locations, and that's where they head. Along with thousands of others.
Treat yourself to something new and consider the Graubünden region of eastern Switzerland for your next trail running trip.

Our Graubünden Trail Running Guide has more than enough to keep you busy, introduce you to the region and help you plan where and when to go.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/graubunden-trail-running-guide/

Our new Chamonix Trail Running Guide includes the Cham classics, peak runs, and a few lesser known gems. It's also a geography lesson to...

Our new Chamonix Trail Running Guide includes the Cham classics, peak runs, and a few lesser known gems. It's also a geography lesson to the area, shares the best places for food, coffee and beer, and will encourage you to make a side trip for an amazing run in Courmayeur. All things you will love.

If you're headed to Chamonix, this will point you to the best of the best.

https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/chamonix-trail-running-guide/

What's your favorite peak run in the Alps? And why?Our list:Best running peak : The MettelhornBest All Arounder : The DômeBest Mountain...

What's your favorite peak run in the Alps? And why?
Our list:
Best running peak : The Mettelhorn
Best All Arounder : The Dôme
Best Mountain : Aletschhorn
Best Experience : The Eiger West Flank

Our site has all these:
https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/the-way-up/

The Alps Way Ups season will have an early kick off this year. Running high summits let you experience more in the Alps and are a sure way...

The Alps Way Ups season will have an early kick off this year. Running high summits let you experience more in the Alps and are a sure way to get dirty looks from the traditionalists.
Learn all about Way Ups and see our curated list of some of the best.
https://elevation.alpsinsight.com/the-way-up/