Enjoy Alpine Running to the fullest! Get off the beaten track and move nimbly across the top of the mountains with the perfect combination of Mountaineering and Trail running. Discover the most suitable sports equipment for your experience.
The Fast and Light philosophy has become fashionable for a few years now, it is the fusion of Jordi Tosas‘ committed mountaineering and Kilian Jornet’s lightness and speed in mountain races.
Running up mountains in the lightest way possible is an incredible exercise in freedom, but if you don’t use the right techniques and equipment, any mistake can become an accident.
Learn what the most appropriate material is, what types of crampons can be used and what not, and what minimum material you should bring. It is also important that you know the most correct progression techniques to go through grass, rocky areas and different types of snowy terrain.
Learn to assess the risks and your sporting goals.
This course is part of the course pack:
– Pack Trail running. All keys.
Get the whole pack at the best price with all the essential knowledge of trail running. Training, technique and nutrition.
For all mountaineering and trail running lovers who want to go a step further in their common sporting activities. Also for those who want to get off the beaten track and organized races to climb mountains in the lightest and most minimalist way possible.
Alpin Running - Mountaineering and Trail Running
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Jordi Tosas, running off the beaten trackAlpine running. “The fusion of mountaineering and Trail Running” with Jordi Tosas. |
3 min. |
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Alpinrunning, why merge MOUNTAINEERING and TRAIL RUNNING?Alpine running is freedom. The thrill of lightly climbing a mountain with or without the purpose of training. |
1 min. |
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One step beyond TRAIL RUNNINGBeing clear about the differences between Alpine running and Trail running is the first step to start moving safely and knowing what risks we assume. |
2 min. |
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The evolution of MOUNTAINEERING to speed and lightnessPushing our speed and lightness to the limit is what differentiates alpine running from mountaineering. |
3 min. |
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The RISKS of running in the high mountainsThe weather, the material and the technical experience are the 3 main risks of alpine running. Not making a correct forecast can become a threat. |
3 min. |
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BIOMECHANICS of shoes in mountain sportsShoes are the basis of Alpine running, knowing their advantages and risks is essential to use them correctly. |
7 min. |
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What CLOTHES TO WEAR to run in the mountains?Find out what material I should use in alpine running. The conditions of the terrain to which we are exposed will require one or another type of clothing. |
5 min. |
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BACKPACK VESTS for running in high mountainsThe use of the vest is very attractive for running in high mountains. The materials that we will have to carry in it will vary depending on the activity. |
3 min. |
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Running with ROPE, reflections and risksRunning with a rope implies that the tied individuals are exposed to the same end. Knowing how to use it correctly will avoid a possible dangerous scenario. |
2 min. |
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What CRAMPONS do I use to RUN?Not all crampons are suitable for running in the snow. Before choosing them you should be clear about some considerations. |
4 minutes |
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Can I use AUTOMATIC CRAMPONS on shoes?Some inventions may not end well. So, always keeping the crampons well fixed will be the main objective. |
2 min. |
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Running OFF the TRAILS with shoesUse the correct technique on grass and adapt your footprint to the slope of the terrain. |
4 minutes |
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Running in a PEDRERA with sneakersRunning in a quarry is one of the most technical and difficult adventures you can experience. Anticipating the next steps will be your own insurance. |
9 min. |
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How to run on SNOWRunning through the snow is fun! Especially when it’s not hard and falling can even be funny. |
6 min. |
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Snow rock transition, an easy ERROR to avoidWhen we make the transition from snow to rock we must watch where we step. There are footprints that can be very dangerous. |
2 min. |
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Avoid TIREDNESS in the mountains, alternate footstepsDo not always request the same muscle group to avoid fatigue in the mountains. Alternating footfalls will be the best method. |
2 min. |
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CORRECT POSTURE for running in the mountainsA correct position of the body saves a lot of energy. Controlling the center of gravity will be the key. |
2 min. |
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7 practical TRICKS and mistakes to avoid when running in the mountainsThere are many shortcuts and little tricks that will make us enjoy the mountain more. Discover the 7 most relevant! |
6 min. |
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TEST, validates everything learnedEvaluate for yourself if you have correctly understood all the theory |
10 min. |
Our Staff is made up of professionals with proven experience that will pass on all their years of knowledge to you in a 100% flexible format.
We also rely on collaborators and commercial international brands to provide us with their technical knowledge.
Sports Nutrition Anna Grifols
