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Ready for a Vertical Kilometer Challenge?

Adam Hodges | June 29, 2022

Salomon TV - Kilian Jornet Vertical Kilometer FKT (video screenshot)

Since 1994 -- when the first Vertical Kilometer (VK) took place in Cervinia, Italy -- mountain runners have been putting their lungs and legs to the ultimate test against the clock. The concept is simple: Run uphill as fast as you can, covering a vertical kilometer of elevation gain -- that's 1,000 vertical meters or 3,281 vertical feet -- on a route not exceeding 5 KM (3.1 … [Read more...]

Ultra Running Magazine Podcast: Tim Tollefson

Adam Hodges | June 22, 2022

UR Podcast with Tim Tollefson (photo by Peter Morning)

From the latest Ultra Running magazine podcast with Scotty Sandow: Elite ultrarunner and overall endearing human being Tim Tollefson joins us to share details about the new Mammoth Trail Fest, which promises to be an epic, European-style event, and how the idea came to fruition. He also doles out advice about how to run Western States, where he placed fifth last year and … [Read more...]

Inclined: Meet the Community of The Manitou Incline in Colorado

Adam Hodges | May 18, 2022

Inclined (video screenshot)

Salomon TV presents, "Inclined." The Manitou Incline, or simply “The Incline”, is one of Colorado’s most famous hiking trails. Gaining over 2,000 feet of elevation in less than a mile, the trail is the remains of a decommissioned funicular railway. Famous for its sweeping views and steep grade the Incline has in recent years become a focal point for an eccentric, off-kilter … [Read more...]

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