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Navigation & Route Planning Apps for Trail Running

February 5, 2021 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Naviation Apps

In this post, I’m going to discuss my 5 favourite trail running apps for navigation and route planning, specifically for trail running. I’m not going to go into too much detail on how to use each app, but instead will provide a more high level overview of the features of both the free and paid versions of each, and some possible use cases.

I’ll also highlight a handful of other apps you might want to check out as well which while not on my primary list are all very useful in their own way.

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My Winter Trail Running Gear [VIDEO]

December 31, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Winter Trail Running Gear

Winter can still be a great time to hit the trails. But when the temperatures drop and the snow begins to fall in the mountains, the gear we use needs to change as well.

In this post, I cover some of the winter trail running gear that I rely on, along with a few tips for staying safe in the snow.

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Racing for 5 Days in the Alps – 2019 SwissPeaks Trail 360k [VIDEO]

November 14, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
SwissPeaks Trail 360

The SwissPeaks Trail 360k is a trail running race that travels more than 360 km (224 miles) across the Swiss Alps, climbing more than 26,000 metres (87,000 feet) from Oberwald to the shores of Lake Geneva.

Runners have up to 160 hours to complete the race, refuelling at the 31 minor aid stations, with the option to sleep at any of the 6 major life bases along the way.

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Salomon XA 25 Set Review [VIDEO]

September 9, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Salomon XA 25 Set Review

I got the Salomon XA 25 litre pack a couple of months ago. I’ve had a chance to test it out on a handful 2-3 day fastpacking trips and it has quickly become my favourite pack for my fast and light adventures.

Read on to learn what it is about this pack that I love so much, along with a complete video review.

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My 10 Trail Running Essentials to Stay Safe on the Trails [VIDEO]

August 19, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
10 Essentials for Trail Running

As trail runners, we like to carry the absolute minimum amount of gear so that we can travel as fast and light as possible. But things can change in a split second with something as trivial as a rolled ankle or simply by getting a little lost, turning what maybe should have been a 2 hour run into an 8 hour slog. You might need to hunker down to wait for help, or find yourself stopping to help someone else in need.

That’s why I’ve begun to approach every run in the same way by asking myself the same question, “what’s the worst that could happen on my run today, and what gear can I bring to help deal with it?”

In this post and video I’ll go over the 10 trail running essentials that I always carry to stay safe on the trails.

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I’m a trail runner and filmmaker born and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada. Member of Salomon Canada and CLIF Bar Ambassador.

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Navigation & Route Planning Apps for Trail Running

Navigation & Route Planning Apps for Trail Running

February 5, 2021
My Winter Trail Running Gear [VIDEO]

My Winter Trail Running Gear [VIDEO]

December 31, 2020

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In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for In August, @adamchistopher and I were looking for somewhere local for an overnight adventure. It happened to be the weekend of the Fat Dog 120 trail race, so with the race cancelled this year we headed to Manning Park to fastpack the last 130k or so of the course unsupported.

Watch the 27 minute documentary on YouTube 📽 (link in profile). #fatpack
An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday sk An amazing day full of sun and powder yesterday ski touring in Manning Park.

Really cool to be right in the middle of the Fat Dog 120 trail race course, looking around at the surrounding peaks and ridges I’ve come to know so well in the summer! #earnyourturns
A view that’s always worth getting up a little e A view that’s always worth getting up a little extra early for. #dawnpatrol
The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reporte The polar vortex that hit Canada last week reportedly sent the entire country below freezing at the same time. It would have been a great weekend to be an ice climber! Maybe I’ll consider taking it up next year.

For now I’ll just enjoy all this fresh powder that came with the recent storms, especially once the avalanche risk gets down to a more acceptable level.

Photo taken yesterday en route to find some mellow terrain near Sky Pilot in Squamish, BC. Had we known how amazing the snow was going to be, we would have gotten an earlier start! #earnyourturns
GIVEAWAY ALERT - WINTER SPIKES I’ve partnered wi GIVEAWAY ALERT - WINTER SPIKES
I’ve partnered with my friends @hillsoundequipment to offer one lucky winner a pair of winter spikes for trail running (Trail Crampon Ultra). These are a true winter trail running essential!

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
Follow my account and @hillsoundequipment
then tag a friend below in the comments (or two or three... Each comment + tag = 1 entry).

Note: This giveaway is limited to North America

Ends Sunday, Feb. 14th at 11:59PM PDT. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced a few days after the giveaway closed.
That little flurry we had this afternoon here in V That little flurry we had this afternoon here in Vancouver was beautiful, was it not? Turn your sound on for this one! 🔈
I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again thi I’m stoked to be working with @salomon again this year as part of the Salomon Pro Squad! 

I ran my first 50 miler in a borrowed pair of Salomon Sense Ultras way back in 2013, after the other brand of shoes I’d planned on wearing fell apart right before the race. Salomon’s products have been an integral part of all my adventures ever since. #salomonsquad #timetoplay

Note: Photo taken this summer. Not indicative of current conditions.
We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversi We were treated to a beautiful sunrise and inversion this morning on a quick lap up Brockton Point. There really is no better way to start the day! 🌄 #dawnpatrol
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