La Sportiva Blog

How to Ski Tour - Episode 6: Spring Skiing
Davide Skiing
Summer has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and as I wax my skis one last time before putting them away for the Summer... Read more...
How to Ski Tour - Episode 5: Powder Days
Davide and Crew getting ready to ski
Skiing untracked powder is what every skier is always searching for. It’s difficult for all the stars to align... Read more...
How to Ski Tour EP4: Finding Community
Davide Giardini Skiing
Skiing tends to be difficult to get into. Davide Giardini believes that doesn’t have to be the case. Read more...
The Basics of Ski Touring EP3
Davide Giardini Skiing
What if I told you there was a way to actually enjoy the cold winter months and experience the thrill of sliding on snow... Read more...
Gabe Joyes - Getting Ready for Your Goal Race
Gabe Joyes trekking
I have a confession:  I’m scared of my goal race.  You know the “A” race that motivates you to train hard... Read more...
Keenan Takahashi - Tips For Your Tips
Climber taking care of finger tips
La Sportiva athlete Keenan Takahashi shares some tricks for keeping your fingertips in tip-top shape... Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Individual Impacts on the Trail
Jim Harman shows off his reusable cup
Photo:  Race director Jim Harman showing off his sweet reusable cup. (Tayte Pollman/Jim Harman/ATRA) Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Sustainable Trail Running Part I
Jared Campbell running with mask
Pictured above, a Running Up For Air event, which combines hours of trail running to spread awareness for air pollution (Jared Campell) ... Read more...
Kylee Toth - Getting Kids Skiing Uphill
Kid skiing
Kylee Toth shares her story on how she managed to get her kids to enjoy their first backcountry turns... Read more...
Lauren Callaway - Evolving Ethics
Climbers observing someone bouldering
As the sport continues to surge, the need for all climbers to evaluate their impact is huge right now... Read more...
Kristina Pattison - 5 Do's & Don'ts of Race Week
Kristina Pattison running
After a year-long hiatus from races, Kristina Pattison gives a refresher on race week do's and don'ts... Read more...
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...