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Ivan Parasacco, Tor des Géants
Sep 8, 2022
Johanna Flashman

Meet Ivan Parasacco, The Philosopher King behind Tor des Géants

Ivan Parasacco is the voice of ultra trail running in northern Italy, including the internationally known Tor des Géants trail race around Aosta Valley.

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UTMB race series week 2022
Aug 31, 2022
Kim Strom

UTMB Mont-Blanc® 2022 in Photos (and the Morning After)

Run the Alps photographer, Sam Hill, captured the lesser seen side of UTMB Mont-Blanc®: Quiet moments away from cheering crowds, and the aftermath in Chamonix.

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Courtney Dauwalter tour La Balme
Aug 16, 2022
Kim Strom

Courtney Dauwalter’s Chamonix Adventure Trip

Here’s a look back on some of the fun we had on Courtney’s Adventure in Chamonix / summer camp.

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Swiss Alps 100 Aletsch Glacier
Aug 14, 2022
Guest Blogger

Swiss Alps 100 Trail Race: A Proper Ultra Experience

The Swiss Alps 100 takes place in Fiesch, a Swiss ski town near Brig, that’s below the Aletsch Glacier. The event is a festival of trail running with many different challenges for mountain athletes.

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Running in Chamonix
Aug 12, 2022
Johanna Flashman

What to Expect Visiting Chamonix for Trail Running

We’ll cover the frequent intro questions we’ve gotten over the years, and offer a slice of what it’s like visiting Chamonix for trail running.

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