TOM BALLARD: Cerro Torre I
The goal is to climb a new route on Cerro Torre. I am already here in wonderful (and windy) Patagonia, sussing out the approach and getting to know this incredible...Read more
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Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra: 100 mile Race Review
International Mountain Leader Michelle Smith was the only female finisher of the 100 mile route of the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra. This is her story: On 29th January I found...Read more
Paloncý wins the 2018 Montane Spine Race
Pavel Paloncý has won the 2018 Montane Spine Race, a record third win of Britain's most brutal race. The Czech Republic ultra-runner arrived at the Border Hotel, Kirk Yetholm, the...Read more
Keith retires, Paloncý takes the lead
Eoin Keith retires from Britain's most brutal race, leaving Pavel Paloncý in the lead; Carol Morgan retains her 30km lead in the women's race; extreme weather temporarily halts the race...Read more
Mann of the moment
Jim Mann is ahead of course-record pace at the Montane Spine Race, Britain's most brutal race; Carol Morgan leads the women's race; weather expected to worsen. Today's highlights can be...Read more
Britain's most brutal ultra race returns
The 108 mile Montane Spine Challenger starts tomorrow; Sunday's 2018 race will be the most international and the most competitive in the event's seven-year history. Today's highlight real from Edale...Read more
Nophobia - Tom Ballard
Like many good things, my ascent of this multi-pitch drytooling testpiece came about largely by chance. I was in the ice and mixed climbing mecca that is Alberta, Canada. After...Read more
COMPETE VS COMPLETE: REFLECTIONS FROM THE BACK OF THE FIRST MONTANE CHEVIOT GOAT WINTER ULTRA
The very first Montane Cheviot Goat Winter Ultra took place at 05:30 on Saturday 2 December 2017 in Northumberland. Wim Stevenson was on the start line and ultimately completed the...Read more