✨ Shared Responsibility: How Everyday Behaviours Shape Our Sport
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we are sharing reflections from the trail running community on how everyday behaviours influence the culture of our sport.
🏃♂️💬 Trail runners @vincentbouillard , @tomevansultra and @slukenelson share reflections on how everyday actions shape the culture of trail running.
Created in collaboration with the @protrailrunners – Women’s Equality Group.
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📸 Photos by:
Olivier Vin @olivierheimana
Aisha McAdams @ai.shoots
Tanae Nelson @tanaenelson
MANGDO @by.mangdo
#IWD2026 #TrailRunning #WomenInTrail #SharedResponsibility
The sun touched the mountains, I stood smiling. 2 weeks of riding some of the deepest snow I’ve ever experienced, time with old and new friends, and the chance to apply a lifetime of learning and experience to help friends move through the mountains left me feeling an immense sense of gratitude. As the sun set I bowed my head in gratitude for the lessons and the time in Hokkaido. It is time to return to family, and I look forward to returning again soon.
The experience of total focus and concentration combined with letting go and openness to the terrain is what, to me, defines pow surfing. It is one of the most engaging experiences, no distractions. Practicing this craft in the magic of Hokkaido is what dreams are made of.
First evening in Japan, a few of the crew got in early and after taking care of some errands and prep for the group we went to the local rope tow. Just after we starting riding the operator switched the music to @badreligionband Very surreal to listen to one of my favorite bands while riding pow surfs on a rope tow in Japan.
He packs his school bag, his swim bag, and a change of clothes leaving them in the hallway with instructions for his brother to meet him at the school gate. The idea popped into his head as an answer of how to find more time to fit running in. Oh on the days Mika starts before me I can run and he can drop my bags. He could have asked me but that would defeat his autonomy to have me help.
I turn on the light at 6:15 thinking he will roll over and say he’ll sleep. But he’s up, showered, eating and putting on his running stuff. I realize it’s still dark so tell him he needs a headlamp. He agrees without friction, not how it always is these days of teenage life, but he’s happy because he’s about to go running in the dark, in the winter, before school.
He has a dream and a big plan. That may or may not come to fruition. When I talked to him about it and suggested a plan b he said that is no way to set out for a goal. Sorry buddy you are right! His plan is big and audacious, but with plenty of margin to stay safe, with friends, colleagues and mentors to pave the way with him. Yeah he’s 13 but if he puts in the work who knows.
And we choose to believe in him and support him. Today tears spill from my eyes as he closes the door at the beauty of who he is. Yesterday tears fell from frustration of teenage conflict.
But watching him float, work, train, note, study, listen, even write and read which is close to impossible for him makes my heart soar. Whether the plan works or not he’s on a journey. And while his neurodivergent world has been full of friction, a square school system, a culture often doesn’t understand, this part of his world is fluid and bold. And this is where he thrives to go all in, to dream big and to see a vision that most 13 year olds won’t.
So i drag my tired ass out of bed now on Monday’s far too early to go to a strength class with him because it fits also before school. And I feel so grateful to be a part of this plan. And I’m excited to see this journey unfold. And more than grateful for all the friends who are in it with him;) @slukenelson@evokeendurance@cj.nunataq@maya.vw@ikigai_studio_programming and so many more:)
Considering the details.
I’ve been thinking quite a lot about my relationship with this platform. It once was very exciting and felt like a way to connect. That is no longer the case. I’m occasionally fed useful and meaningful content and interactions but more often bludgeoned with ads and hate. Recently, I have been able to spend time with friends, new and old, outside, in settings that demanded full attention and have come away from those events more fulfilled and content than a social media platform has ever provided.
This isn’t an announcement that I’m leaving, rather I’m seeing an opportunity to remind the people who read this to put the screen down, connect and be present with other humans. That is something the whole world needs more of right now.
All photos from a ski tour with @nelstana yesterday.
The Avalanche Awareness night starts at 7PM and Barrie's Ski and Sports has donated these prizes as raffle items! Walking in the door enters you into the raffle!
See you at 7PM in the Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union Building!
Join us tomorrow, December 4th from 7 - 8:30pm in the Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union Building for a FREE Avalanche Awareness Night!
We are excited to announce the presenters are @slukenelson and Kevin Allred. Luke Nelson is an AAA Pro Member, Pebble Creek Ski Patroller and member of the Avalanche Mitigation Team, and is the Bannock County Search and Rescue Backcountry Team Lead. Kevin Allred is an AAIRE Course Leader and Pro Level 2, AAA Pro Member, and a Lead Guide at @ride.rasmussen.style !
Luke and Kevin will be discussing how to read an avalanche forecast, what happens after an avalanche, and how to do a trailhead check. Whether you snowmobile, ski, snowboard, or even hike in avalanche terrain, these are critical skills to have if you are recreating in the snow!
This awareness night is hosted by the Outdoor Adventure Center, @pebblecreekskipatrol , and Bannock County Sheriff's Office - Backcountry Search and Rescue. See you there!
SoCal! We’re lacing up and heading out with @patagonia_trailrunning ambassador @slukenelson + @runners4publiclands !
Join us for three evenings of fun:
@patagoniavta – 10/9
@patagoniacardiff – 10/10
@patagoniapasadena – 10/11
Each stop will feature:
- Community runs (@patagoniavta & @patagoniapasadena only!)
- Screen Printing (@patagoniavta only!)
- Refreshments
- A short film screening & Q&A with Luke
- Giveaways (gear, race entries + more)
- A call to action in support of the Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025
Find full event details, including meet-up + event agendas, in the bio links of each hosting store.
We’re stoked to celebrate the trails we love, protect wild places, and move together.
RSVP is required for entry.
We’ll see ya then!
photo credit: @_anastasiawilde
Spent two days contemplating solitude and wilderness with two dear friends. A bit shy of 70 miles with 20,000 feet of climbing, the loop @gabejoyes created was a delight. We moved through landscape in the tracks of wolves and shadows of grizzlies, only a few humans were seen. We dug deep and offered ourselves grace. So much life lived in two days and more about this project soon.
Super rad micro adventure. My family went out backpacking but I had to work. With only a month and half of guaranteed income I couldn’t take the extra time off, but with a couple cancellations and magic from our receptionist I was able to get out a bit early and jam up to the Tetons. I got to the trailhead at 7:00 and it took about 30 minutes to sort out my pack and what I would need to spend the night out. There was a chance I wouldn’t find them so I needed to be completely self sufficient.
The run in was beautiful but I was a little slow and I got to the area they had planned on camping just after dark. It took about 45 minutes of wandering around before I found them. As I approached the tent they were very surprised that I had shown up (and woke them up) and the delivery of freeze dried ice cream bars was a success. We hiked out together the next day after a wonderful morning in one of the most spectacular places on earth.
