La Sportiva Blog

Triple Crown: Jason Thienel
Jason Thienel on trail at sunset
The power of three captivates our imagination and keeps us coming back to see what happens next. This year I completed the Ultra Marathon equivalent of the trilogy... Read more...
Stay Safe Early Season Snow Hunters!
Kylee Toth Ski Tips
Under the street lights snowflakes fall to the ground like angel’s feathers... Read more...
When in doubt, go find out: Matthew Domm
Matthew Domm Running
Setting out for a 100km ultra is objectively a major goal, but I was motivated to find out what I was capable of... Read more...
The Joy of Suffering: Gisely Ferraz
The Joy of Suffering: Gisely Ferraz
Indian Creek season is here, and you’re dreaming about taking on some of the biggest, baddest cracks in the desert... Read more...
Sendero Luminoso, Asterisks Free: Brent Barghahn
Brent Barghahn on Sendero Luminosa
In August of 2024 I redpointed one of America’s most difficult backcountry rock routes: Sendero Luminoso, a 1500’ 5.13d route... Read more...
Manaslu Speed Record: Ty Andrews
Ty Andrews Summit Selfie
On Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:30am local time, Tyler Andrews left Manaslu Base Camp... Read more...
LA Freeway FKT: Anton Krupicka
LA Freeway from Boulder, CO
On August 31st Anton Krupicka set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the LA Freeway... Read more...
S.C.A.R. Fastest Known Time: Lea Mulligan
Lea Mulligan Running
A unique sort of magic exists in Southern Appalachia. Enchantment comes from... Read more...
Leadville 100 Through Two Sets of Eyes
Jeff Beecham at the Leadville 100 finish line
For the 2023 Leadville Trail 100 presented by La Sportiva, we asked our partners at Boundless Coaching to survey their prospective runners for people with an inspiring story... Read more...
For Your Mountain: Bronwyn Hodgins
Bronwyn Hodgins overlooking fellow climber on ropes
When La Sportiva asked me last winter to write an article about a goal I was pursuing... Read more...
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...