Nathan QuickSqueeze Lite Insulated Flask reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Flask provided free of charge by Nathan. OK, I admit it. I am a handheld junkie. I also have a size-able collection of… Read more »
Swiftwick Flite XT Zero socks reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Socks provided free of charge by Swiftwick. Possessing a Swiftwick Flite XT Zero sock is akin to acquiring a foot covering with its… Read more »
An excellent trail running adventure starts with a like-minded friend who is always up for traveling to explore new areas. I have such a best friend in Anita Ortiz and over the years we have visited locations near and far including Italy, Iceland, Slovenia, Austria, New Zealand, and Australia among them to enjoy running trails… Read more »
In 1993, one of the world’s leading voices for the environmental movement and best-selling author, Paul Hawken, wrote The Ecology of Commerce, a book that highlights the problem of the extreme environmental impact caused by modern business practices. “There is no polite way to say that business is destroying the world” (page 3), writes Hawken… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member Spartan Trail. Images by Fotos de Aventura. Last weekend was huge for Argentina’s trail running scene with Patagonia Run’s event in the stunning mountain village of San Martín de los Andes, in Argentina’s Northern Patagonia. Following COVID-19 guidelines and protocols from the local and national authorities, Patagonia Run… Read more »
Written by Poudre Wilderness Volunteers member Jeffrey Randa. The Poudre Wilderness Volunteers recently launched a campaign to help with land restoration in the aftermath of the Cameron Peak fire. The Cameron Peak fire started August 13, 2020, and was declared 100% contained on December 2, nearly four months later. In the end it became the… Read more »
Swiftwick Pursuit Seven Crew Sock reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. We all know a good sock is worth its weight in gold as blisters are the number one reason folks drop from long… Read more »
Our founder and executive director Nancy Hobbs recently wrote an article for the March / April 2021 issue of Sports Destination Management magazine. In addition writing about trends in our sport, this article covers the role of the American Trail Running Association and the resources it provides for trail runners, race directors and fans of… Read more »
Announcement from the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). The best women and men from federations around the globe will go head-to-head in first-ever world championship in Thailand. Prize money indicates the growth and popularity of trail & mountain running. Never in the history of athletics has there been a unified competition for trail and mountain… Read more »
As part of our continuing 25th Anniversary celebration the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) reveals the first of three seasonal / regional special edition logos. While the purple “Ridgeline” logo will anchor our new brand identity going forward, the upcoming special logo editions will reflect the diversity within the American trail running community. Just like… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association member inov-8, the only brand in the world to use Graphene in sports footwear. inov-8 has unveiled the world’s first-ever running shoes to utilize a Graphene-enhanced foam, bucking the carbon plate trend and doubling the industry standard for longevity. Collaborating with Graphene experts at The University of Manchester, the… Read more »
Announcement from the Golden Trail World Series supported by Salomon. Salomon is a long time member of the American Trail Running Association. The 2021 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) edition is on track with a pre-registered starting list at the highest level it’s ever seen. An elite compilation from across the world ready to thrash… Read more »
Run, walk, or hike 25 miles in 25 days and accumulate 2500 feet of elevation. The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) has opened registration for our spring virtual trail running challenge. This is the third in a series of challenges designed to celebrate our 25th anniversary and inspire the community to experience the outdoors and… Read more »
American Trail Running Association founder and executive director Nancy Hobbs was featured yesterday in USA Track & Field’s (USATF) Tuesdays With Toyota, a monthly Instagram campaign spotlighting the national athletic federation’s most dedicated members. Under Nancy’s leadership, ATRA just launched a dedicated web-page for USATF’s Mountain, Ultra and Trail Running programs. Here’s what USATF wrote… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association corporate member GoPro Mountain Games. It is an announcement that mountain sports fans have been anticipating for months: The athletic, art, music and mountain lifestyle event GoPro Mountain Games are officially a GO for June 10-13, 2021. Organizers from the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which hosts the event each… Read more »
Nathan’s Run Safe Face Mask reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Flask provided free of charge by Nathan. Retail Price $19.99. If you are like me, you have been struggling with the necessity of… Read more »
Nathan’s SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Flask reviewed by trail runner Laura Clark. Laura is an avid mountain, trail and snowshoe runner who lives in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she is a children’s librarian. Flask provided free of charge by Nathan. Retail Price $36.95. As an aficionado of longish snowshoe races, I have been on a quest… Read more »
Welcome to the Ridgeline, a new video series from the American Trail Running Association (ATRA) sharing tips and techniques for trail runners of all ability levels. This video series will also feature stories of hope, motivation, and determination to support our 2021 theme – Resilience. Our audience can look forward to Ridgeline interviews with elite… Read more »
Announcement from American Trail Running Association Steep and Rocky member Salomon. New United States and Canada-based series will shine a spotlight on competitive trail running across five races in 2021 ATRA member Salomon announces the launch of the North American Golden Trail National Series (GTNS), inviting trail runners across North America to run the five-race… Read more »
Want to get started trail running but are unsure where to begin? Here are 8 simple tips for beginners and first time trail runners. You’ve read a few things about trail running and even had a few friends tell you a thing or two about the sport, but you are still apprehensive about giving it… Read more »
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