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Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal [Video]

April 16, 2015 by Jeff Pelletier 2 Comments

The Annapurna Circuit is a trek in central Nepal that climbs to an altitude of 5,400m through Thorung La pass, one of the highest trekking passes in the world, below peaks that rise 6000-8000m in elevation from the Annapurna Range.

We attempted to complete the trek in about 15 days starting mid-December of 2013, when the shoulder season promised much smaller crowds but with it a risk of deep snow that early winter can bring to the Pass.

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Running the Wonderland Trail Around Mt. Rainier

October 13, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 8 Comments
Emerald Creek Ridge

The Wonderland Trail is 150 km of mostly single track that circumnavigates Mount Rainier with over 7,230 metres (23,700 feet) of cumulative elevation gain (plus equal loss of course). It’s normally done as a 10 day hike, but many will run it over 3 days with support from crew who can meet runners at several drive-in campsites along the way.

My friend Adam and I figured we would try to tackle it completely unsupported, meaning we would have to carry all of our food, cooking and camping gear, in around 40 hours. This presented some unique logistical challenges that would require quite a bit of planning and research into some new equipment.

There are some great trip reports and comprehensive hiking guides online, so I’m going to focus below more on the logistics of running the trail unsupported, for those who might consider doing the same.

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Trail Running the Howe Sound Crest Trail [VIDEO]

September 24, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 2 Comments
Howe Sound Crest Trail

The Howe Sound Crest Trail is a 29 km route that starts at Cypress Mountain, passing through the Lions and over multiple summits, before ending at Porteau Cove. It offers spectacular views of Howe Sound, the surrounding mountains, and beautiful turquoise lakes, while covering a variety of terrain.

The route would normally be tackled as an overnight trip, but it can be comfortably run in about 8-9 hours by a reasonably fit trail runner (including lots of stops for photos). Starting at Cypress makes it a net downhill that still offers almost 2,000 metres of elevation gain, but running it North to South from Porteau Cove is definitely an option for an added challenge. In either case, running it as a point-to-point with a car drop makes the most sense. Another option is to simply do the route as an out-and-back from Cypress to the Lions, arguably the nicest part of the trail, making it a much easier ‘half-day’ run.

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Trail Running in the Southern Chilcotin Mountains [VIDEO]

September 1, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Southern Chilcotin Trail Running

There is a place not far from Vancouver where impeccable singletrack trails wind through lush pine forests, alpine meadows and lakes, and along a series of interconnected wind-swept ridges with spectacular panoramic views.

The Spruce Lake Protected Area in the South Chilcotin Mountain Range is located just 150 km north of Whistler, and 100 km west of Lillooet, B.C, an area which is nearly 72,000 hectares in size.

I was invited to tag along with friends Julie, Glenn, Ward, Jackie and Chloe for the August long weekend. The plan was to make the 5 hour drive on Thursday afternoon, then to run all day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, returning to our campsite at the Tyax Resort each night. The icing on the cake was that we’d be taking the float plane from the lodge on Sunday morning and getting dropped off at Spruce Lake so that we could run out.

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Golden Ears Summit Trail Running Trip Report

August 8, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
View of the City

The Golden Ears Trail is a popular hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park, near Maple Ridge, which offers some pretty spectacular views of Pitt Lake, the city, and the surrounding mountains including Mount Baker off in the distance. I ran the trail with friends Matt and Alexa in late July, by which time the snow had mostly melted.

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This limestone monolith stands 40 metres high, ove This limestone monolith stands 40 metres high, overlooking the Katskhura River valley in western Georgia.

Sitting on top is a Monastery which was built on ruins of a ‘hermitage’ dating back to the 9th century. If you’re going to be a hermit, this seems like a pretty cool place to live, no?
While exploring the Kazgebi region of Georgia near While exploring the Kazgebi region of Georgia near the Russian border, I was struck by how much it reminded me of Nepal.

The mountains are huge here, some well over 5,000 metres high, shooting straight up in every direction from the valley floor. Towns are built on whatever little flat land there is.

I recently learned about the @transcaucasiantrail, a new route being built across the entire Caucasus Mountain range. This is one for the bucket list if there ever has been one! 🇬🇪
On Sunday, I jumped in to a 12k trail race just ou On Sunday, I jumped in to a 12k trail race just outside of Tbilisi here in Georgia. I’d met a bunch of runners the night prior from @tbilisirunningclub who were running in one of either the 5k, 12k or 23k races which started in Vake Park and took runners straight up the ridge overlooking the city.

This was just a fun run for me since I had 90 minutes of running on the schedule for that day anyway. But it was also a great chance to get another perspective on the city, while meeting more runners from the community.

The trail running scene is still developing in Georgia but @traillabrace is clearly at the forefront. I’d love to come back to run one of their longer races in the mountains up north in the Kazgebi region one day as well!
I’ve been in the Republic of Georgia for less th I’ve been in the Republic of Georgia for less than 5 days, but I’ve already managed to see and experience quite a bit of this incredible country 🇬🇪.

I spent the first two days in the capital Tbilisi where I explored the old town. I also met up with some local runners from @tbilisirunningclub at pasta dinner event where I did a short presentation, before then joining many of them at a short trail race by @traillabrace the next days just outside of town.

I then headed North to Kazbegi, near the Russian border to spend some time in the mountains for a couple of days. This area is just incredible! Finally, I made the long drive west to Kutaisi where I’ll now spend the next 3 days exploring some nearby sites. #georgia #tbilisi #exploretbilisi #travel
Last long run in the bag! My first race of the sea Last long run in the bag! My first race of the season starts in exactly 2 weeks: a 250 km, 7-day self-supported stage race in the country of Georgia 🇬🇪.

Time to taper! Oh yea, and pack all of my gear and nutrition for the race. And like, travel half way around the world. Otherwise, I’m pretty much ready to start. @salomonrunning #timetoplay
We’re heading to Patagonia in March of 2023, and We’re heading to Patagonia in March of 2023, and we want you to join us!

Patagonia has been on my bucket list for years. 🌄Together, we’ll explore mountain glaciers, deep blue lagoons, and incredible views from Argentina to Chile. We’ll be doing a few easy to moderate hikes, so this isn’t a running trip, but we’re going to squeeze in a couple of runs as well for those interested.

The trip officially launched yesterday with @trovatrip, and we’re stoked how quickly spot are filling up! But there’s still time to get in on early bird pricing. Visit the link in my bio to learn more and to register, and don’t hesitate to reach out directly with any questions! 🌄
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