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Dan Patitucci Aug 3, 2023

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/

Valais Trail Running Guide

A trail running guide to the Valais region of Switzerland, including Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, Zinal, and the Via Valais.

Alps Trail Running

Dan Patitucci Aug 2, 2023

Striking it rich at golden hour.

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

Dan Patitucci Jul 24, 2023

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/

Valsorey - Vélan trail run

From start to finish, the Valsorey Vélan Trail Run is one of the best runs in the Swiss Alps thanks to a complicated trail, alpine scenery, and two hut stops.

Alps Trail Running

Dan Patitucci Jul 20, 2023

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/

Sierra Trail Runs | Wolverine Publishing | 2022

From introductory tours on gentle trails to full-on backcountry adventures up on the highest peaks in California, Sierra Trail Runs has runs for everyone.

Wolverine Publishing

Dan Patitucci Jul 19, 2023

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/

Pointe Ronde trail run

Pointe Ronde is a summit above Trient, Switzerland with a steep ridge trail that descends to the Tour du Mont Blanc Trail and is a popular run near Chamonix.

Alps Trail Running

Dan Patitucci Jun 25, 2023

One run two worlds.
Exploring the back of Lauterbrunnen to the Tschingelfirn
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Dan Patitucci Jun 21, 2023

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

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Dan Patitucci Jun 20, 2023

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

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How to Run Nepal’s Three Passes

Running Nepal's Three Passes requires proper acclimatization, staying healthy and proper training. Our tips for a healthy trip to the Khumbu Valley.

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Dan Patitucci Jun 19, 2023

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
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Interlaken-trail-running

An Interlaken trail running tour that connects the Loucherhorn and Bällenhöchst climbs for a mountain marathon.

Alps Trail Running

Dan Patitucci Jun 17, 2023

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.

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