Flashlight Fenix HM65R

So, we love doing product demo/reviews when we get the opportunity. Fenix got in touch, sent their latest flashight, and we went out for a bit of fun. The result is quite impressive with some of the brightest flashlight on the market (up to 1400 lumens!!!). The Fenix HM65R is…

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BEST TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS IN IRELAND

Find here some of Ireland’s best trail running events. Experience Ireland’s trail running scene at many local races, or choose one of the international events such as Wicklow’s EcoTrail in September. MARCH Gaelforce Skyrun:  12k/13k/22k – Leenane (Connemara. Galway) The Gaelforce Sky Run is a mountain runnning event incorporating 3…

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Monte Rosa Travel Suggestions

Val d'Ayas

by Cindy Doyle Monte Rosa Travel Suggestions During our Monte Rosa trip, we ran in the Gressoney and Ayas Valleys. Each vying for number one position in our hearts. In fact, the valleys were so different that to compare them directly would be both impossible and unfair. Rather, they complement…

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Trails in Valle di Gressoney

by Cindy Doyle Trails in the Gressoney Valley Sentieri del Lys There are any number of amazing trails in Gressoney. For example, the Sentieri del Lys on its’ own would make for a wonderful running trip. It is suggested that walkers hike it over 9 days and there are options to…

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Trails in Val d’Ayas

By Cindy Doyle Trails in Val d’Ayas: Val d’Ayas lies in stark contrast to Valle di Gressoney’s narrow valley floor and mountains rising steeply from it. Val d’Ayas is a broad open valley with many smaller hanging valleys and unending views of the surrounding glaciers and peaks.  Running high in…

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