. The 2020 edition of the Volvic Volcanic Experience will take place from May 21st to 23rd 2020. Following the success encountered in 2019 during its previous edition, the event’s organization has announced the same formats for its trail races, hikes and entertainment with, as usual, a myriad of activities and concerts each evening. […]
Tag Archives: kilian jornet
September
05
VOLVIC VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE 2020 (MAY21 to MAY23): REGISTRATION OPENED IN AUGUST 27TH
posted by adefrutos
May
08
KILIAN JORNET SUMMER CALENDAR READY: Zegama, Sierre Zinal and Pike’s Peak
posted by adefrutos
After being father this winter, Kilian comes back to races in summer choosing three events from Salomon Golden Trail Series. Zegama Aizkorri marathon in Spain, Sierre Zinal in Switzerland and finally the Pike’s Peak Marathon in Colorado. As the three of them are integrated in these Golden Trail Series it is possible that Kilian will […]
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 […]
April
17
VOLVIC VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE 2019 (MAY30 to JUNE1): Kilian Jornet ambassador of the Volvic brand & the VVX’s guest of honor. Favorites and Races
posted by adefrutos
. The Volvic Volcanic Experience – VVX – is coming, from May 30th to June 1st. An opportunity to dive into an exceptional region in the north of the Chaîne de Puys, a place where nature is preserved at the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park. As multi-faceted as the area in […]
February
21
Kilian Jornet presents his short documentary “Troll Wall”. From ski mountaineering to steep skiing.
posted by adefrutos
Kilian Jornet presents his short documentary “Troll Wall”. The video captures the first descent on skis of Fiva, a route located in Trolltind, where the Troll Wall is located. It’s the highest vertical wall in Europe, and which Kilian completed in February 2018. The piece features testimonials and tells of Kilian Jornet’s progression as […]
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 […]
January
24
GOLDEN TRAIL WORLD SERIES 2019: SERIES ATHLETE LIST UNVEILED
posted by adefrutos
World’s best runners commit to run in second season of elite trail running series, the 2019 Golden Trail World Series will kick off with the Zegama-Aizkorri marathon the first weekend in June, but already the world’s most elite trail runners are preparing to line up at the starting line in the Spanish Basque Country—and […]
November
21
Kilian Jornet´s new book launched: Nothing is impossible
posted by adefrutos
Kilian Jornet has just presented his forth book: “Nothing is impossible“. After the success of “Run or Die” back in 2011, “The Invisible Border” and “Summits of my life” this new book is the story of training, the challenges of high mountains, the hundreds of races and those who have accompanied him on the journey. […]
November
09
GOLDEN TRAIL WORLD SERIES 2019: SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE 7 RACES
posted by adefrutos
In 2018, the best short-distance trail runners on the planet convened to race head-to-head at five of the most prestigious trail races on the calendar as part of the inaugural Golden Trail Series. The top 10 men and women in the season-long points standings earned a spot in the Grand Final at the Otter […]
October
22
GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES 2018: STIAN ANGERMUND-VIK AND RUTH CROFT WIN SEASON-LONG GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES TITLES
posted by adefrutos
The Grand Finale of the inaugural Golden Trail Series brought the world’s top 10 men and women marathon distance trail runners of the 2018 season to South Africa to compete for the Series crown at the Otter Trail Run on Saturday, October 20. With solid performances yet again, it was a pair of established […]
October
15
GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES 2018: Finale Set for South Africa Otter Trail Run on 20 October
posted by adefrutos
The Grand Finale of the Golden Trail Series is bringing the world’s top 10 men and women marathon distance trail runners to South Africa to compete for the Series crown at the Otter Trail Run on 20 October. Trail running superstar and series leader Kilian Jornet (Team Salomon) will toe the start line against […]
August
06
SIERRE ZINAL 2018: RACE PREVIEW. The Course, the favorites and trail running gear guide by Ida Nilsson (Zegama & Transvulcania winner)
posted by sergio mayayo
. The Sierre Zinal race is one of the best in the world, due to is long history, scenic views and ever competitive field. It is a classic sports event held in the Swiss Valais region, linking the towns of Sierre (585m) with Zinal (1685m) by a trail that climbs up to a course summit […]
July
09
NEW RECORD FOR KILIAN JORNET IN BOB GRAHAM ROUND: 12H52
posted by adefrutos
Kilian Jornet has completed the Bob Graham Round with a new record in 12h53, the legendary route by the British fells with about 106km and 8.200 m of positive altitude beating last record owned by Billy Bland in 1982 in about 1h. _____________________ . KILIAN JORNET BEATS BOB GRAHAM ROUND’S RECORD After broken […]
July
02
MARATHON MONT BLANC 2018: Kilian Jornet and Ruth Croft Winners. Eli Gordon third; Aritz Egea fifth. Results and photos Salomon Golden trail series
posted by adefrutos
. Kilian Jornet has won the Marathon Mont Blanc with a time of 3h54’54’’, three months after breaking his fibula, Kilian Jornet returned to racing to compete in the second event in the Golden Trail Series. Marc Lauenstein (3h58’15’’) was second and Stian Angermund-Vik (4h00’07’’) arrived third, Aritz Egea was the first Spaniard in Top5 . Ruth Croft […]
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 […]
November
22
Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg document their Cho Oyu expedition on the short mountain film “Testing Ourselves”
posted by sergio mayayo
. . Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg launched yesterday the short film “Testing Ourselves”. The film narrates the express acclimatization process as followed by them during their last expedition to the Himalayas, where both tried to climb the Cho Oyu together, before Kilian went on to face his Everest ascent. In addition to the scientific […]
September
03
Kilian Jornet is beaten for the first time at UTMB. Came in second to D´Haene after three previous victories
posted by sergio mayayo
. François d´Haene and Nuria Picas won the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc hundred miles 2017. Kilian Jornet came second to François after a closely fought race with the Frenchman. After his previous first three victories, it was the fourth time Jornet has taken part in the Alpine classic. This time, in a race dominated […]
August
14
Kilian Jornet wins at Sierre Zinal for the fith time. Lucy Wambiu leads the women. Race report and results.
posted by sergio mayayo
. Spaniard Kilian Jornet and Kenyan Lucy Wambui won the 44th edition of the classic Sierre-Zinal, with 4,350 runners enrolled in the race. This mountain race is held in Switzerland over a a 31k/D+2,000m course that stands out for its history, atmosphere and big cash prizes. . Kilian achieved his fifth victory, after 2009, […]
July
16
Kilian Jornet wins HardRock 100 Miles for the fourth time. He overcame a dislocated arm and ran to victory for 60 miles with arm on a sling.
posted by sergio mayayo
. Kilian Jornet has won his fourth consecutive Hardrock 100 Miles (162k/D+10.375m). It’s the fourth time Jornet has won the ultra-distance event held in Colorado, USA, and he did so despite running with a dislocated shoulder from kilometre 21. Jornet completed the race in a time of 24h 32’. After an early fall […]
June
26
KILIAN JORNET WINS AT MONT BLANC MARATHON. NEXT RACES AT HARDROCK, SIERRE ZINAL, UTMB, GLENCOE AND ULTRAPIRINEU
posted by sergio mayayo
. Kilian Jornet is back to trail running, winning the Mont Blanc Marathon at Chamonix. Jornet (3:45:45) came first ahead of the Norwegian Stian Angermund-Vik (3:47:05) and the American Max King (3:50:49) in an exciting finish. It was the first trail race in Kilian Jornet’s season since he scaled Everest twice last May . Once […]
June
20
Kilian Jornet back to trail running: Race kick-off at Marathon Mont Blanc, then HardRock, Sierre-Zinal, UTMB, Glencoe and Ultrapirineu.
posted by sergio mayayo
. Kilian Jornet will come back to trail running this weekend at Mont Blanc Marathon. From then on, he will be racing also at Hardrock, Sierre Zinal, Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, Glen Coe Skyline and Ultra Pirineu. His running calendar also includes some personal pet projects as the Bob Graham Round in the UK. Now, let us […]
May
22
Kilian Jornet climbs Mt Everest alone and unsupported: From Rongbuk Monastery (5.100m) to 8.848m summit and down to 6.500m camp. #oureverest
posted by sergio mayayo
. . KILIAN JORNET HAS CLIMBED MOUNT EVEREST: He did so alone, in a single push from base camp at 5.100m and without oxygen or fixed ropes. Jornet reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain (8,484 m) as the final chapter of his Summits of My Life project, and it sets a new “Fastest […]
May
21
Kilian Jornet takes on Everest: From Rongbuk Monastery (5.100m) to 8.848m summit and down non-stop. #oureverest
posted by sergio mayayo
. Today May 21, Kilian Jornet is set to finish his personal project of climbing the north face of Everest. The mountaineer aims to set a new benchmark for the ascent and descent of the world’s highest mountain (8,848m) without oxygen. . The challenge is part of his Summits of My Life project which since […]
March
22
Kilian Jornet to take on Everest and UTMB again in 2017. Six trail races and personal projects fill his calendar.
posted by sergio mayayo
. Kilian Jornet returns this summer to the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc and Everest. The spaniard has just made public his calendar for the coming months, whereas he will be combining mountain races, personal projects and the remaining challenge for his Summits of My Life project. As for trail running, he will racing at UTMB, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
