La Sportiva Blog

Running up a 13,000 ft Mountain to Get Ready for Ski Season: How to Ski Tour EP1
Davide Giardini trail running
Davide Giardini gives out some tips and tricks for preparing for a successful season of ski touring. Read more...
Race Week Prep Tips - Kelly Wolf
Kelly Wolf and friend running around Lago di Braies
Kelly Wolf shares 5 key tips on how she prepares the week leading up to her races... Read more...
29 Years in the Creek - Heidi Wirtz
Heidi Wirtz smiling group photo
Heidi reflects on the last 3 decades of time in Utah's Indian Creek and what the future holds for both her and it... Read more...
I've Got No Business Being Out Here - Jason Thienel
Jason Theinel embraced by two others
Jason Thienel ups the ante by running both directions of the No Business 100 in one push...  Read more...
Fitz Roy Patagonia - Gisely Ferraz
On top of Fitz Roy
The mountains around us played a symphony of rockfall and avalanches, all part of the experience of being in the mountains... Read more...
Running the Urban Jungle with Odin Aguiar - Kyle Richardson
Kyle and Odin running through the jungle
My life has always revolved around moving in the natural world, from exploring the woods as a small kid to getting my first taste of trail running as an early... Read more...
Sagebrush and Summits - Anton Krupicka
Anton Krupicka running along summit
I’m a runner. Have been for more than 26 years now. I find the elemental purity of running to be its most attractive quality.. Read more...
The Curecanti Needle - Angela Lee
Angela and friends posing the Black Canyon
The Curecanti Needle, named after the Ute Chief Curicata, sits in the upper Black Canyon, or “Much Rocks, Big Water” in Ute Creek. Read more...
Empath Interview - Keenan Takahashi
Keenan working up Empath
La Sportiva athlete Keenan Takahashi sits down with videographer Caroline Treadway to talk about Empath and his process of sending the route. Read more...
Leadville 100 Part Two - Anton Krupicka
Anton Krupicka after the race
La Sportiva athlete Anton Krupicka shares his thoughts on his most recent Leadville Trail 100 race experience... Read more...
Leadville 100 Part One - Anton Krupicka
Anton Krupicka running on the road at Leadville 100
Part One - La Sportiva athlete Anton Krupicka shares his thoughts on his most recent Leadville Trail 100 race experience... Read more...
Drew Hulsey - Climbing Shoes for Wide Feet
Drew Hulsey outside getting ready to climb
It’s always so exciting to get a fresh pair of shoes! There are so many options to choose from. So many different styles for different styles of climbing... Read more...