Big Wall Climbing and Ultrarunning with Thomas Bukowski Shelby Stanger|March 24, 2026 In 2022, Thomas Bukowski took a risk that felt personal and professional by applying to The North Face athlete development program and pitching himself as a climber worth betting on. As a queer athlete from Hong Kong who found climbing later than most, he has long carried the feeling of being an outsider, then watched that narrative shift when he earned a place on The North Face climbing team. Since then, he has chased fear into major climbs in Argentina, Alaska, and Pakistan, and in 2024 he pushed into trail running by running the 211 mile John Muir Trail in four days.
Ultra Running and Setting FKTs with Anton Krupicka Shelby Stanger|January 13, 2026 Anton Krupicka is one of the most iconic ultrarunners and long-distance trail athletes in the U.S. Known for his minimalist approach—shirtless miles, long hair, and a bushy beard—he became a defining figure in the sport. Over nearly three decades, Anton has won the Leadville 100 twice and earned podium finishes at ultramarathons around the world. Beyond racing, he’s set 28 fastest known time (FKT) records on notable routes, solidifying his reputation in endurance running.
REI Presents: The Mirnavator Mirna Valerio|February 5, 2019 Mirna Valerio is an ultrarunnner. But this ultra-runners has to overcome obstacles on every trail. In this film, watch Mirna, aka the Mirnavator overcomes the negative voices that don’t believe she belongs in the sport.
4 Trail-Running Tips From a Leadville 100 Winner Clare Gallagher|January 10, 2017 Thinking of taking up trail running, but you don’t know the second thing about it? Here are 4 trail-running tips to master.
Oiselle: Flock to the Finish Sally Bergesen|September 15, 2016 Oiselle is a Seattle-based women's athletic apparel company that believes in the transformative power of sport, and team, and sisterhood. We...
