The difficult weather conditions in the Swiss mountains with pouring rain in the start area, in the heart of Verbier, forced the organising committee to postpone the starting time of the today’s Vertical race. The reason was to take at most advantage of the brief rest from the rain that gave the athletes the possibility to compete with a […]
Tag Archives: skimo
January
29
ISMF SKIMO VERBIER: RÉMI BONNET (SUI) AND AXELLE GACHET-MOLLARET (FRA) WIN THE VERTICAL RACE IN VERBIER.
posted by TrailrunningSpain
December
05
LA SPORTIVA ANDORRA SKIMO 2021: THE 10 REFUGES TRAVERSE.
posted by TrailrunningSpain
LA SPORTIVA ANDORRA SKIMO: The Crossing of the 10 Refuges, skimo in its purest form. Our SKI section brings us today the ANDORRA SKIMO 2021, which despite the Pandemic of Covid-19 and thanks to the organizers goes ahead with all the means available so that the competition can be repeated one more year. Last Tuesday, […]
December
02
LA GRANDE COURSE 2021 PIERRA MENTA, ADAMELLO SKI RAID & MEZZALAMA TROPHY. ALTITOY COMES BACK IN 2022.
posted by TrailrunningSpain
After the cancellation of the 4th edition, the sport tour of the most prestigious Alpine and Pyrenean skimountaineering races is ready to restart with many interesting innovations. This season “La Grande Course” will be composed of Pierra Menta, Adamello Ski Raid and Mezzalama Trophy. The first great change concerns the executive board with the new […]
September
30
SKI MOUNTANEERING PREPARES FOR 2020-21 SEASON. ISMF Assembly highlights.
posted by sergio mayayo
SKI MOUNTANEERING PREPARES FOR 2020-21 SEASON. ISMF Assembly highlights. Due to the international pandemic situation and for the first time in its history, the International Ski Mountaineering Association ISMF held its 2020 Plenary Assembly in digital form. 35 of the 37 member federations from three continents participated and approved all proposals by a large majority […]
April
14
SKY MOUNTAINEERING: ISMF AND LA GRANDE COURSE TO JOIN FORCES
posted by adefrutos
The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) and La Grande Course (LGC) – the organisation of traditional long-distance races in the Alps – want to become partners to strengthen the ski mountaineering sport. The Presidents and delegations of the ISMF and LGC executive committees met in Arvier, Valle d’Aosta (Italy), to discuss a closer collaboration between […]
March
20
SKIMO WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: Consequences of cancellations
posted by adefrutos
The ISMF informs of the consequences due to the cancellation of ISMF World Cup/European Championship competitions in China and Madonna di Campiglio, with changes in the both. _____________________ SKIMO WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: Consequences of cancellations The ISMF European Championship planned to be held from 2nd to 5th April 2020 in Madonna di […]
January
08
CAMP SKI MOUNTAINEERING GEAR 2020: TOP3. Camp Nanotech crampons, Camp Ski Raptor backpack and Camp G Air Gloves
posted by sergio mayayo
. Our SKI MOUNTANEERING section presetns today the new CAMP SKIMO GEAR 2020. Highlighted are the Camp Nanotech bindings, Camp Ski Raptor backpack and Camp G Air Gloves. The italian classic mountain brand strive to apply their “fast & loght” philosophy in all thir outdoor gear. In fact, the concept originated in their skimo and […]
April
29
Mezzalama Trophy: Kilian Jornet ,Armin Höfl and Jakob Herrmann podium
posted by adefrutos
In his first and only winter season competition, Kilian Jornet enjoyed being part of the team with the Austrians Armin Höfl and Jakob Herrmann and took a podium place in the legendary Mezzalama Trophy which, due to bad weather conditions, was run over a modified course. The trio of athletes crossed the line in […]
March
17
SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019, Villars-sur-Ollon (SUI): Relay race, Italy won the last gold medal
posted by adefrutos
On Saturday morning the last act of the Ski Mountaineering World Championships took place on the Swiss snows of Villars-sur-Ollon. Finally in Col de Bretaye the sun appeared giving to the 31 nations present a show of absolute level. Italy won the last gold medal at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships and France and […]
March
16
SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019, Villars-sur-Ollon (SUI): Rémi Bonnet and Werner Marti won the gold medal in the Team race
posted by adefrutos
On Friday in the early afternoon the penultimate race of the Ski Mountaineering World Championships took place. Rémi Bonnet and Werner Marti won the gold medal in the Team race, among Women Lorna Bonnel and Axelle Gachet Mollaret got the top step of the podium _____________________ SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019: Team race […]
March
14
SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019, Villars-sur-Ollon (SUI): Werner Marti (SUI) and Andrea Mayr (AUT) are the new World Champions in the Vertical race
posted by adefrutos
Ski mountaineering World Championships, day three. On Wednesday afternoon the third race scheduled for the Ski mountaineering World Championships in progress on the Swiss snows of Villars-sur-Ollon went on stage _____________________ SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019: Vertical race report. Due to adverse weather conditions, the Local Organizing Committee and the officials of […]
March
11
SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019, Villars-sur-Ollon (SUI): Arno Lietha (SUI) and Claudia Galicia Cotrina (ESP) new World Champions in the Sprint Race
posted by adefrutos
Ski mountaineering World Championships, day one. After the opening ceremony, which attracted hundreds of people through the streets of Villars-sur-Ollon (Switzerland), on sunday morning the turn was of the Sprint race. The first athletes who put the gold medal around the neck were the Swiss Arno Lietha, who was the winner among Seniors but […]
March
08
SKIMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019, Villars-sur-Ollon (SUI): Ski mountaineering World Championships will open up on Saturday 9th March
posted by adefrutos
With the opening ceremony in Villars-sur-Ollon (Switzerland) on Saturday afternoon the Ski mountaineering World Championships will officially open up under the direction of the ISMF staff. The best athletes of ski mountaineering will take part in this world event, representing 31 nations. A real record of participation that will make this Championships unparalleled in […]
February
12
Kilian Jornet: New record, he achieves a total elevation gain of 23,486m in 24 hours
posted by adefrutos
He made it again, Kilian beats a new record, this time while he is preparing for next running season, he has spent 24 hours on skis on the slopes of Norway, where he has achieved a total of 23,486 metres of elevation gain, a new record! He is not competing in any of the races […]
February
05
SKIMO WORLD CUP 2019, LE DÉVOLUY: Matteo Eydallin at the photo finish won the Individual race and Axelle Mollaret triumphed among women
posted by adefrutos
The weather conditions were difficult for the first race of the third stage of the 2019 ISMF World Cup. In the Provençal ski resort of Superdévoluy, the Local Organising Committee was forced to an extraordinary maintenance in order to realise a competition that guaranteed the minimum safety conditions for the athletes and the spectators. […]
January
28
SKIMO WORLD CUP 2019, FONT BLANCA: Robert Antonioli and Alba De Silvestro won the individual, Werner Marti and Victoria Kreuzer won the vertical race
posted by adefrutos
A new stage of the 2019 ISMF World Cup was held in Andorra this weekend, it was dominated by a double victory of Italy in the Individual race. Robert Antonioli and Alba De Silvestro reached the top step of the podium, respectively with a time of 1h23’30” and 1h43’35”. Double victory for swiss Werner Marti and […]
January
19
SKIMO WORLD CUP 2019 KICKS OFF AT AUSTRIA: Robert Antonioli and Marianne Fatton won Sprint. Claudia Galicia and Marta García Farres, silver and bronze for Spain.
posted by sergio mayayo
Skimo World Cup by ISMF just kicked off at Austria yesterday with Roberto Antonioli and Marianne Fatton as winners of the vertical race at The only spaniards on the podium this time were the senior women Claudia Galicia and Marta García Farres, who took silver and bronze. Tomorrow athletes will challenge each other in the […]
March
20
Kilian Jornet officially confirms two month recovery after broken fibula at Pierra Menta, yet no additional surgery will be required.
posted by sergio mayayo
Kilian Jornet fell when racing at Pierra Menta last weekend and broke his fibula. His team has officially confirmed today that will be out of action for at least two months and will miss the end of the ski season, although he won’t need surgery. Kilian was leading the race together with his teammate Jakob Hermann […]
February
06
Kilian Jornet returns to competition: Skimo World Cup, then on to Grande Course´s Altitoy, Pierra Menta and Tour du Rutor.
posted by sergio mayayo
. Kilian Jornet returns to competition three months after his shoulder surgery. He will participate in the Skimo World Cup on February 8 and 9 in Sant Vincent, France, then go on to his main objective at the Grande Course where he will compete in three iconic events such as Pierra Menta, Tour de […]
December
16
SKIMO WORLD CUP 2018 ISMF CHINA: Nicolò Canclini and Laetitia Roux win the Sprint Race in Wanlong (China)
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skimo World Cup by ISMF just kicked off at China this weekend: Nicolò Canclini and Laetitia Roux won the Sprint Race today, while Anton Palzer and Axelle Mollaret won the vertical race on Friday. After the Chinese experience the white circus will come back to Europe for the January races in Switzerland as second […]
December
16
SKIMO WORLD CUP 2018 KICKS OFF AT CHINA: Anton Palzer and Axelle Mollaret win Vertical Race
posted by sergio mayayo
Skimo World Cup by ISMF just kicked off at China yesterday with Anton Palzer and Axelle Mollaret as winners of the vertical race. The men´s podium was completed by Werner Marti (Switzerland) with the 2nd position and Michele Boscacci (Italy) with the 3rd one. Among the women, the French Axelle Mollaret was followed by […]
March
11
Kilian Jornet & Alexis Sevennec take second at Pierra Menta after Lenzi/Eydallin victory. Laetitia Roux wins for 7th time, now with Emelie Forsberg.
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Pierra Menta 2017 was just completed today, with the iconic stage at the Grand Mont as the last of four stages The usual human wall once again welcomed the peloton for the 32nd edition of the race in Arêches-Beaufort (France), The track covers every year a total of around 100k/D+10,000m rcing in pairs, […]
March
01
Skimo World Championship 2017 at Italy: Kilian Jornet and Andrea Mayr win the vertical race world title.
posted by sergio mayayo
The skimo world championships 2017 are on their way. Italy is now hosting the second part of the event at the Transcavallo venue scenario, north east of the country. We are enjoying seven wild days of races over two areas: Alpago for Individual and Team, Piancavallo for Sprint, Vertical and Relay, attended by 300 athletes […]
February
23
Skimo World Championship 2017 at Transcavallo, Italy (23FEB-2MAR): Program and favorites.
posted by sergio mayayo
The skimo world championships 2017 have arrived. Italy wil host the event at the Transcavallo venue scenario, north east of the country. Starting tomorrow at 9.45h we will enjoy seven wild days of races over two areas: Alpago for Individual and Team, Piancavallo for Sprint, Vertical and Relay. 300 athletes from 25 nations. Today […]
February
13
Skimo World Cup 2017: Laetitia Roux and Roberto Antonioli win sprint at Turkey. Claudia Galicia silver, Marta García Farrés bronze.
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 just completed its third leg at Turkey, following Fontblanca and Cambre d’Aze. With a reduced field of skiers versus the Pyrenees, nevertheless, the Ergan Dagi mountains were hosting such an event for the first time, testimony to the strife of the ISMF for the global expansion of skimo. […]
February
12
Skimo World Cup 2017: Laetitia Roux and Matteo Eydallin win individual at Turkey. Claudia Galicia gets the bronze.
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 is now on tis third leg at Turkey, following Fontblanca and Cambre d’Aze. The Ergan Dagi mountains were hosting such an event for the first time, testimony to the strife of the ISMF for the global expansion of skimo. Latetitia Roux and Matteo Eydallin were the winners, with […]
January
31
International Ski Mountaneering Federation answers Kilian Jornet´s statement from Skimo World Cup 2017 at Cambre d´Aze
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 completed its second leg this weekend at Cambre d’Aze. Laetitia Roux and Robert Antonioli were the official winners at yesterday´individual after the stormy award ceremony, where the three top senior men (Jornet, Lenzi, Eydallin) were disqualified. Later on, Kilian Jornet issued a personal statement on the reason why the […]
January
29
Skimo World Cup 2017: Roux and Arnold win Sprint Cambre d´Aze. Claudia Galicia 2nd senior. Young golds for Julia & Iñigo
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 completed its second leg this weekend at Cambre d’Aze. Laetitia Roux and Robert Antonioli were the official winners at yesterday´individual after the stormy where the three top senior men (Jornet, Lenzi, Eydallin) were disqualified and Kilian Jornet issued a personal statement on the ISMF evolution. In contrast, today´s sprints […]
January
28
Skimo World Cup 2017: Roux and Antonioli win individual Cambre d´Aze. Podium senior men disqualified. Official ISMF and Kilian Jornet statements
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Skimo World Cup 2017 reached its second leg this weekend at Cambre d’Aze. Indivual and sprint races will be held at the facilities of the ski resort of Cambre d’Aze on the north side of Puigmal, a familiar territory for much of the spanish team. The individual race of today had Laetitia […]
January
27
Kilian Jornet and Laura Orgué lead the spanish team into the second leg of Skimo World Cup at Catalan Pyrenees
posted by sergio mayayo
. . The Skimo World Cup 2017 reaches its second leg this weekend at Cambre d’Aze. The French Pyrenees welcome again the Spanish team FEDME with Killian Jornet and Laura Orgué leading the squad to glide it out with the traditional Alpine countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. The races will be held at the […]
