La Sportiva Blog

Climbing Cotopaxi with ROMP and La Sportiva
Bri Daniels with Cotopaxi in the background
ROMP brings together adaptive athletes, demonstrating what is possible when people have access to mobility technology. Read more...
Leadville 100 with Lea Mulligan
Lea Mulligan Runs the Leadville 100
Racing 100 miles is an endeavor in itself, but Leadville was more than just a race to me... Read more...
Leadville Burro Race with Lea Mulligan
Lea Mulligan with a Burro
I had a lot of questions about how to race a burro, but the main consensus was that it’s really up to the burro. Read more...
Vuelo de Condores - Emilie Pellerin
Climber leaning back on vertical granite face
Nothing quite like a good old fashioned sufferfest with friends. Read more...
The Barkley Marathons with John Kelly
John Kelly portrait
The Barkley Marathons is often in discussions as one of the toughest races in the world.  Read more...
I've Got No Business Being Out Here - Jason Thienel
Jason Theinel embraced by two others
Jason Thienel ups the ante by running both directions of the No Business 100 in one push...  Read more...
Fitz Roy Patagonia - Gisely Ferraz
On top of Fitz Roy
The mountains around us played a symphony of rockfall and avalanches, all part of the experience of being in the mountains... Read more...
Running the Urban Jungle with Odin Aguiar - Kyle Richardson
Kyle and Odin running through the jungle
My life has always revolved around moving in the natural world, from exploring the woods as a small kid to getting my first taste of trail running as an early... 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...
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...
Urban Trails for the Traveling Runner
Runner crossing bridge
Run on the go with our guide to urban trails in 10 major cities where bike paths and greenways abound... Read more...
7 Trails Made for Weekend Backpacking Trips
Trekking through puddle
From New Hampshire to California, seven weekend-worthy trails to inspire your next backpacking trip... Read more...