Tom Ballard: Cerro Torre III
7:30am and I'm swinging my axe gingerly into a neve eyebrow. My back is against bare rock and my feet are pressed onto the opposite wall, where the snow and...Read more
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Tom Ballard: Cerro Torre II
That's been our problem, the wind. Patience... Waiting for 'weather windows' down in the 'mini Cham' of El Chalten is too good a thing really....Read more
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
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