La Sportiva Blog

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...
Kylee Toth - Getting Kids Skiing Uphill
Kid skiing
Kylee Toth shares her story on how she managed to get her kids to enjoy their first backcountry turns... Read more...
Lauren Callaway - Evolving Ethics
Climbers observing someone bouldering
As the sport continues to surge, the need for all climbers to evaluate their impact is huge right now... 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...
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...
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...
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...
PT for Mountain Runners - Hamstring Tendinopathy
Two runners on the descent
Bullet-proof your hamstrings with this routine from La Sportiva mountain runner and DPT Andrew Fast... Read more...
Hiking in the United States, Region by Region
Hiker walking along lake
The variety of terrain in the United States makes for some incredible and unique hiking opportunities.... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Ankle Stability
Two runners heading uphill
Build balance and strength with these exercises to protect runners' most vulnerable joint: the ankle... Read more...
PT for Mountain Runners - Anterior Knee Pain
Adam and friend running uphill
If you're having knee pain, look up the chain! Andrew Fast DPT shares two hip exercises for runners... Read more...