La Sportiva Blog

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...
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...
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...
Racing Through the Night: What to Expect
Clare Gallagher with headlamp
Sun down, head lamps on! We asked two ultra-vets about the challenges of running through the night... Read more...
Clare Gallagher - Winter Running ≠ Summer Running
Clare Gallagher running by the Flatirons
“How do you train throughout the winter?” Clare Gallagher talks cold weather motivation and training... Read more...
Backcountry Skiing - More Accessible Than You Think
Two backcountry skiers during sunrise
La Sportiva athlete Andy Dorais talks about the rewards—no lines, better powder—of backcountry skiing... Read more...
Anton Krupicka - Switch to Skimo
Anton Krupicka skiing
From the Dolomites to the Rockies, when snow caps the mountains Anton Krupicka takes to the planks...  Read more...
Jon Glassberg - How to Climb V15
Jon Glassberg bouldering
Disclaimer: I have not climbed V15 … Yet. But, I am fairly certain I can. Here's a recap from France... Read more...