La Sportiva Blog

Maine to Florida - East Coast Exposure
Trail Runner
With a stop at the highest point east of the Mississippi, 11 east coast trails for exposure-seekers... Read more...
7 Peak-Bagging Trails and Traverses Doable in a Day
Trail Runner
Seven iconic mountain traverses doable in a day, and by day we mean 24 hours. Headlamps at the ready!  Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Hamstring Tendinopathy
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Bullet-proof your hamstrings with this routine from La Sportiva mountain runner and DPT Andrew Fast... Read more...
Hiking in the United States, Region by Region
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The variety of terrain in the United States makes for some incredible and unique hiking opportunities.... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Ankle Stability
Two runners heading uphill
Build balance and strength with these exercises to protect runners' most vulnerable joint: the ankle... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Anterior Knee Pain
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If you're having knee pain, look up the chain! Andrew Fast DPT shares two hip exercises for runners... Read more...
7 Trails Made for Weekend Backpacking Trips
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From New Hampshire to California, seven weekend-worthy trails to inspire your next backpacking trip... Read more...
Fastpacking - How to Get Started
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Intended for traveling long, fast and light, fastpacking lets you cover more ground than backpacking... Read more...
7 Best Winter Trail Runs in Colorado
Snowy trail near the Flatirons
With a little preparation you can keep logging winter miles on CO trails, even when the mercury drops Read more...
Getting Out in NYC - 6 Trails to Explore
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This list offers outdoor escapes from Manhattan Island, for those seeking trails to run or hike on... Read more...
Getting Out in San Francisco - Top 10 Trails
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Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the coastlines and old-growth forests of the Bay Area Read more...
How To: Weekend Backpacking Tips
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La Sportiva shares tips for weekend backpackers trying to get the most out of their time on the trail. Read more...