An inspirational collection of the world's most beautiful scenic runs, selected by the editors of cult independent running magazine Like the Wind.
Trail running is as simple as it sounds: just put one foot in
front of the other, somewhere unpaved and outdoors. The
opportunities it presents are endless, with a wide variety
of routes that stretch over mountains, forests and deserts,
in hot climates and frigid ones, through some of the most
wild and beautiful places on Earth.
Targeted at both novice and experienced runners,
this book presents the finest trail-running locations
around the world. From the heights of the Alps to the
snowy expanses of the Arctic to the jungles of Latin
America and the outback Down Under, each destination
is brought to life by a different trail runner, showcasing
exactly what makes each location so spectacular, as well
as providing practical information to keep you moving
on the ground. Compiled by the editors of Like the Wind,
the first independent running magazine, each run offers
an unparalleled experience, while the foreword was
written by renowned American ultramarathon runner
Dean Karnazes.
As trail-running events assume the popularity and
buzz of music festivals - tens of thousands of people run in
some of the world's toughest endurance races - this book
offers a passport to exotic places and experiences, on and
off the trail, at a time when getting off-grid and alone with
yourself has never been more important.
The Trails
• The Dolomites, Italy: Davide Grazielli
• The Lofoten Islands, Norway: Linda Helland
• The Chamonix Valley, France: Simon Freeman
• Inverie & The Knoydart Peninsula, Scotland: George Bauer
• Corsica, France: Guillaume Peretti
• The Pyrenees, France/Spain: Tobias Mews
• The Kungsleden, Sweden: Anna Gatta
• The Lake District, England: Ricky Lightfoot
• Jura, Switzerland: Julie Freeman
• British Columbia, Canada: Hilary Matheson
• The White Mountains, USA: Stefanie Bishop
• Sedona & Flagstaff, USA: Rob Krar
• Sierra Norte De Oaxaca, Mexico: Emma Latham Phillips
• Patagonia, Chile: Jenna Crawford
• Great Himalaya Trail, Nepal: Lizzy Hawker
• The West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia: Tom Le Lievre