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...
Getting Out in Seattle - Top 10 Trails
Hiker in La Sportiva boots
Ten trails for hikers or runners that show off the lush forests and rocky summits surrounding Seattle... Read more...
Need to Know Skimo: Colorado
Skier posing in La Sportiva gear
Uphill policies from a few Colorado ski resorts decoded- so you can get more time on the skin tracks.  Read more...
Getting Out in Boulder - Top 8 Trails
La Sportiva hiking boots in action
With open plains giving way to high peaks, Boulder's hiking trails cover beautiful and varied terrain.  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...
Kristina Pattison - Hip Mobility for Runners
Kristina Pattison running on summit
Full range of motion in key joints, like the hips, is vital in reducing risk of injury among runners.  Read more...
John Gaston - Training for Skimo Off-Snow
John Gaston skiing
La Sportiva athlete John Gaston on how to train for skimo without the sport's essential element: snow.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Strengthen Your Glutes
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Doctor of Physical Therapy and ultrarunner Kristina Pattison shares four exercises for strong glutes.  Read more...
Kristina Pattison - Two Hip Strengtheners
Kristina Pattison mountain running
Two exercises that help runners build strength and stability, for tackling technical mountain terrain. Read more...
10 National Forests With Incredible Trail Running
National Forest trail
From Alaska to the southeast, our National Forests offer some of the best trail running opportunities.  Read more...