Trail Archives

The Art of Self Expression

In “See Those Flowers?” a portrait of Martin Kern strives to resolve the question of whether running is art. The answer is not as simple as it first appears.

It Takes All Kinds

For many, entering into the sport of trail racing is a daunting idea. For those who live in cities, or places with limited trail access, it can be a challenge to feel empowered to race on trails.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

There is an African proverb well-used in the running world: to go fast, you should go alone. But to go far, you should go together. But what if you want to go far and fast?

History in the Making

Six years ago, while racing on a trail in the mountains above Courmayeur, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys slipped off the side of a narrow snowfield. She hung onto the edge for dear life, screaming for help.

A runner collapses at the finish line, caught in a moment of raw, unfiltered feeling as the weight of their accomplishment finally hits. Another, the bitter tears of disappointment written across their face – of failure, but …

School’s Out(Side)

Inspiration is a key ingredient when encouraging people to get outside and into the mountains. Arc’teryx has dedicated itself to that part of the recipe since its launch in 1989.

Forged in the Mountains

There is a particular breed of athlete that thrives in alpine environments. This person is gritty and resilient: courageous in many aspects, especially when facing daunting terrain.

Valley Deep, Mountain High

It’s almost impossible to arrive in the Chamonix Valley, in the heart of the French Alps, and not look up. The mountains dominate, especially the Massif du Mont-Blanc to the south, carving a jagged outline against the sky.

Home Is Where the Inspiration Is

For such a small word, ‘home’ carries a huge amount of meaning. In life we refer to ‘home sweet home’, we talk about how home is where the heart is and call some people a ‘homebody’. In sport, there is the home run or home advantage.