La Sportiva Blog

Gym Series - Bouldering Power Hour
Climber bouldering in the gym
Only have an hour? Maximize a lunch break, or shorter training session with these bouldering drills... Read more...
Gym Series - Climbing for Power
Climber bouldering in the gym
Skip the weight room, learn to use the strength you already have and become a more powerful climber... 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...
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
Trekking through a puddle in La Sportiva hiking boots
This list offers outdoor escapes from Manhattan Island, for those seeking trails to run or hike on... Read more...
Backcountry Skiing - Understanding Safety
Jason Dorais skiing
Ski team athlete Jason Dorais says knowing what you don't know is half the battle in the backcountry... 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...
Getting Out in San Francisco - Top 10 Trails
Trekking through puddle in La Sportiva hiking boots
Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the coastlines and old-growth forests of the Bay Area 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...
Nick Elson - Safety Tips for Mountain Running
Nick Elson scrambling to the summit
Mountain runner and climber, La Sportiva athlete Nick Elson shares safety tips for technical terrain.  Read more...
How To: Weekend Backpacking Tips
La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX hiking boots
La Sportiva shares tips for weekend backpackers trying to get the most out of their time on the trail. Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Rolling Your Hip Flexors
Kristina Pattison standing on summit
Routine mobility work provides noticeable results and pays dividends in performance and recovery time. Read more...