Dawa Sherpa #UTMBstars

For the 15th UTMB®, we are proud to launch our new #UTMBstars series. 12 episodes dedicated to the athletes who made the story of UTMB®. Each video is made of an exclusive selection of our movies commented by the athlete. Before meeting him at the start of OCC 2017 and with all the winners of UTMB® on Thursday August 31st, discover our first #UTMBstars video with Dawa Sherpa. - Dawa Sherpa story on UTMB® - "I do not train. During the week I work on a building site and on Saturday or Sunday I’m racing. I’m cycling to work, it's 20k away so that’s my training ". First winner of UTMB®, Dawa Sherpa entered in the history of the event by its touching simplicity. To him winning is not important, he does it "for pleasure, to be in the mountains and to meet other people". When crossing the finish line, his first thought goes to the runners still in the race dealing with the rain. Behind altruism, there is an exceptional moutain runner who succeeded in overcoming this very tough first edition under pouring rain, cold and hail. A first UTMB® where only 67 runners on 700 have succeeded. Dawa dealed with UTMB® 9 times and finished it 5 times (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010). In 2012 he added TDS® to his winning list. Pour la 15ème édition de l’UTMB®, nous vous présentons notre nouvelle websérie #UTMBstars. En 12 épisodes, elle revient sur les coureurs qui ont marqué l’histoire de l’événement à partir d’images d’archives et d’interviews vidéo exclusives. Découvrez la première vidéo de la série consacrée à Dawa Sherpa qui sera cette année au départ de l’OCC et participera à la cérémonie de la 15ème édition de l’UTMB® avec tous les vainqueurs, jeudi 31 août. - L’histoire de Dawa Sherpa sur l’UTMB® - « Je ne m’entraine pas, la semaine je travaille sur le chantier et le samedi, dimanche, je fais une compétition. Je vais en vélo au travail, ça fait 20km, mon entraînement c’est ça ». Premier vainqueur de l’UTMB®, Dawa Sherpa a marqué l’histoire de la course par sa simplicité déconcertante. Pour lui gagner n’est pas important, il fait ça « pour le plaisir, pour être dans la nature et côtoyer les autres ». C’est aux coureurs encore en course auxquels il pense au moment de passer la ligne d’arrivée alors que la pluie bat son plein. Derrière sa modestie et son humilité attachante, se cache un coureur au mental à toute épreuve qui a réussi à venir à bout de cette première édition dantesque (pluie, froid, grêle) que seulement 67 coureurs sur 700 terminent. Dawa a terminé 5 fois l’UTMB® (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 et 2010) et remporté la TDS® en 2012.

Timeline Photos

My husband and I have been in the world of trail running for six years, training and racing together most of the time. Running together keeps us motivated and helps us achieve our goals. In 2015 we both tried to get in #UTMB but we were not lucky so we traveled to Chamonix just to enjoy the UTMB® atmosphere, cheer on some friends and run around the stunning Mont Blanc. In 2016, we did get in and we started the race full of happiness as you can see in the picture. That day, the 28th of August of 2016, it was my husband's 60th birthday and were supposed to complete UTMB®. Crossing the finish line together was our dream but we "only" reached Arnouvaz in Italy. This year, we have been successful in the ballot once again and we are training very hard to be able finish this time. In any case, sharing our passion for trail running really improves our relationship. This portrait is the last one of #humansofUTMB 2017. Thank you all for your kind participation, we keep carefully your testimony for next time. Looking forward meeting you during the event!

UTMB ® 2015 - Interview Ueli Steck

It's with sadness we learned the disappearance of a great man. We had the pleasure to welcome him on the OCC in 2015 and 2016, and he planned to be with us again this year on the CCC®. RIP Ueli. Ueli Steck

NATURE'S EYES

Saisissez la beauté de notre planète avec un oeil nouveau. Visionnez le nouveau film signé Crosscall. #ReconnectWithNature | #TREKKERX3

Mt.Gaoligong Ultra

The registration for the Mt.Gaoligong Ultra are open!! www.mtgaoligong.com Save the date: March 9-11 2018! The #UTMB team will be there, and you?

Timeline Photos

Each year, the last weekend of August "I'm unavailable": I’m volunteer on the UTMB®. I follow you, runners carriers of so many emotions. Favorite or not, you all have the same courage, a passion which unites you, a common goal. Being at the start of this race is already a big achievement, all the sacrifices, the training, all the preparation that you made to arrive here... We will be there for you throughout the race, villagers, public, volunteers, your friends, your family, so don’t give up and receive our positive encouragement when you need it. And above all, be proud of yourself, this race will remain your victory anyway. And you, why are you joining the #UTMB adventure? Share your picture and your story to utmbsocial@gmail.com #humansofUTMB

Penyagolosa Trails 2017

Last weekend, a part of the #UTMB team were on the Penyagolosa Trails in Spain! Thanks to the race organisation for this great experience!! #PT2017 #CSP #MiM

Start of the #MIM! PenyagolosaTrails #PT2017 #UTMB #team

Photos from Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - UTMB's post

5 minutes before the start of the #MIM! Good luck to all the runners! #PT2017 #UTMB #team PenyagolosaTrails

Start of the #CSP! Michel Poletti and Alberto Motta are on the race, enjoy! PenyagolosaTrails Ultra-Trail World Tour #PT2017 #UTWT #UTMB #team

Photos from Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - UTMB's post

Great day on the PenyagolosaTrails See you at midnight and 6am for the starts, good luck to all the runners! #CSP #MIM #PT2017 #UTMB #team

MY FIRST UTMB

Steven Saunders, professeur de géographie de 37 ans, père & passionné de sport, court depuis des années. Il courra pour la première fois l'Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - UTMB le 1er Septembre 2017. Quels sont ses doutes, appréhensions, sacrifices ? Découvrez son histoire ⬇ Steven Saunders, a 37-year-old geography professor, father and sports enthusiast, started running many years ago. He will run for the first time the UTMB® on September 1st, 2017. What are his doubts, apprehensions, sacrifices? Discover his history ⬇ #UTMB #testedtough #humansofutmb #columbia #columbiasportswear