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New to the La Sportiva lineup this year, the Cyklon is a dedicated mountain running shoe that represents years of collaboration between La Sportiva and the BOA company. The Cyklon is an excellent choice for traversing steep terrain, and the BOA lacing system provides a secure fit on technical surfaces.

Darcy Piceu talked to Scotty and shared her experience after placing second at this year’s Hardrock 100. She also talked  about Hardrock’s new policy to get more women to the start line, practicing mindfulness and meditation, life balance and much more.

In a new report released on itra.run, ITRA’s new president, Bob Crowley, reveals his vision for the future of trail running, ITRA’s role in the global trail running community and answers questions about their relationship with UTMB.

The primary change to the Mafate Speed 3 is the upper, which replaces the previous monomesh material with a recycled polyester mesh. This is in line with HOKA’s ongoing sustainability initiatives and thus far, we have been pleasantly surprised at how well the uppers have held up after about 300 miles of testing, including some thick bushwhacking adventures.

Tears of joy and relief fell from Sam Farnsworth’s cheeks as he crossed the finish line of the Vermont 100 in the summer of 2018. “Being out in the woods anywhere is so uplifting. And it has opened doors to achievements I never could have envisioned possible for most of my life.” At age 61, he is just getting started.

Looking back on the last few decades, Merrell has been synonymous with hardcore hikers, dominating the footwear sector of the outdoor industry with their innovation, style and durability. Afterall, they were founded when Rossignol ski company executives Clark Matis and John Schweizer teamed up with Randal Ivan Merrell of Utah, a craftsman of custom leather boots.