Trail Running

Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026: Mathis and Sweda secure wildcards in Mayrhofen

The Red Bull X-Alps Challenger 2026 has been decided: After three days of competition in Mayrhofen, Aaron Mathis and Romy Sweda secured the wildcards presented by Bergfreunde for the Red Bull X-Alps 2027. The new hike-and-fly format brought experienced athletes and up-and-coming pilots together at the end of May. While the veterans battled for the overall victory, the rookies in particular used the opportunity to recommend themselves for the main race.

Running Via Alpina – Two women, one goal, 1.975 kilometers through the Alps

The Via Alpina is one of the longest and most challenging long-distance hiking trail networks in Europe. It connects eight Alpine countries on five different routes – from Trieste to Monaco – and leads over countless mountain passes, valleys, and peaks. 
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Kilian Jornet with incredible speed record: 82 four-thousand-meter peaks in 19 days

The Spanish mountain runner and alpinist Kilian Jornet has climbed all 19 82m peaks in the Alps in 4000 days, making alpine history.

Trail running tour tip: The 6 most beautiful trails

Tour tip: Professional mountaineer Nicolas Hojac and trail runner Maria Christen reveal their most beautiful trails to you today.

Common trail running injuries and how to prevent them

In this article, you will learn about common injuries when trail running and what you can do about them.

Training tips for trail running

Training for trail running: Today we'll show you which principles you should keep in mind during your training.

Is trail running the perfect training for alpinists?

Trail running as training for alpinists: Today we'll take a closer look at whether and how running has benefits for mountaineering.

Trail running equipment: what do you need?

In this article you will find out what you need to get started with trail running and what you should pay attention to when it comes to equipment.

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Eneko and Iker Pou: First free ascent of “Vicios Ocultos”

Eneko and Iker Pou have free climbed "Vicios Ocultos" (7c, 285 m) on Tiro Pedabejo in the Picos de Europa for the first time, one year after the Basque brothers had opened the six pitches themselves.

Scarpa BLACKBIRD: Carbon midsole for the smallest lasts

Scarpa spent six years developing their new climbing shoe. At its heart is the Italian company's first carbon-reinforced midsole – built for precision on the smallest footholds, without the shoe needing to fit brutally tightly.

Jenya Kazbekova also scores “Dreamcatcher” (9a) in Squamish – one year after the birth of her daughter.

Following Camilla Moroni, Jenya Kazbekova has also repeated the famous sport climbing route in British Columbia. For the Ukrainian, it is also her first 9a – and a particularly remarkable achievement considering she became a mother about a year ago.

Two 9a flashes in two days for Filip Schenk | “Vivi si muore” & “Prima Classe”

After his very first 9a flash of "Vivi si muore", the 26-year-old Italian climber immediately followed it up the next day with another 9a on his first attempt: "Prima Classe". Both routes are located in the Italian climbing area of ​​Val Tanaro.

Camilla Moroni climbs legendary route “Dreamcatcher” (9a) in Squamish

Her first 9a – and what a 9a it is: With "Dreamcatcher" (9a/5.14d), the Italian climber has fulfilled a long-cherished dream. On September 24th, Moroni became the third woman to complete Chris Sharma's iconic route in Squamish, British Columbia.