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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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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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Salomon XA Filter Cap Review vs Katadyn Befree [VIDEO]

August 13, 2020 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Salomon XA Filter Cap Review

I recently got the XA water filter from Salomon. The filter cap is sold separately, or bundled with a 490ml soft flask which fits perfectly in my Salomon pack. But how does it compare to the competition, namely the Katadyn BeFree that I’ve been using for the past couple of years?

In this post, I’ll compare the similarities and differences between the two filters, including the functionality, flow rate, and compatibility with other flasks.

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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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A few of us paid a visit last weekend to Norvan Fa A few of us paid a visit last weekend to Norvan Falls, a local favourite here in our backyard of North Vancouver, BC.

Once every year or two when the conditions are just right, the falls completely freeze over. It’s such a beautiful sight! Check it out in my latest video on YouTube (link in profile). 📽
Floor-to-ceiling shag carpeting, standard on Vanco Floor-to-ceiling shag carpeting, standard on Vancouver’s North Shore trails. 📷 @kerryward
Trail running apparel can be found in a number of Trail running apparel can be found in a number of different materials; some synthetic, some natural, and many a blend of both.

In my latest video, I talk about the pros and cons of natural fabrics such as wool and down compared to synthetic alternatives, as well as how to properly care for these different materials to ensure you can get the best performance and longest life possible from them. Watch it on YouTube now (link in profile) 📽.

Note: Photo was taken in summer and definitely does not reflect current conditions in the alpine.
Our fourth and last day at McGillivray Pass Lodge Our fourth and last day at McGillivray Pass Lodge was again one full of powder! Visibility was limited throughout the better part of the day, so we mostly stuck to the trees. 

Another big day of climbing to tire out the legs before flying back to Pemberton the next morning. Good thing it had been snowing so heavily, because I’m not sure we’d have left much for the next group!
On our third day at McGillivray Pass Lodge we had On our third day at McGillivray Pass Lodge we had all the weather! Clear skies as we climbed from the valley, heavy winds as we made our way along the ridge, and snow with limited visibility for our bootpacked up a notch. Another big day of climbing and powder runs!

We rewarded ourselves with a sauna back at the lodge as fresh snow continued to accumulate. ❄️
Sundog seen on our second day of skiing at McGilli Sundog seen on our second day of skiing at McGillivray Pass Lodge.
On our second day at McGillivray Pass Lodge, we ag On our second day at McGillivray Pass Lodge, we again woke up to clear skies. This would be our first full day with 1,500 metres of climbing and a ton of powder skiing.

We had to negotiate a tricky crack in the snow on our way up and over the pass towards Star Mountain and a feature we we’d ski called the ‘Middle Finger’. That salmon back at the lodge for dinner sure hit the spot!
On Tuesday morning, we jumped in the helicopter in On Tuesday morning, we jumped in the helicopter in Pemberton to make the short flight north to the remote lodge in Mcgillivray Pass where we’d be staying for the next four nights.

After a quick avalanche safety refresher from our guide, we were on our way for some afternoon backcountry skiing laps with nothing but clear skies above us and powder under our skis.

We enjoyed après in the sun at the lodge, followed by an amazing dinner, before settling in to our yurts to prepare for a much longer day of skiing the next morning. #whitecapalpine
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