Bio Resides: Melbourne Occupation: Horticulturalist  Favourite Trails: Victorian Alps Favourite La Sportiva Shoe : Jackal II BOA In 2015 swimming was daily exercise for Matt. However on a field trip to New Zealand for university, daily swims weren’t possible so he did some trail runs in New Zealand’s South Island. With a new-found love […]

Bio Resides: Sydney Occupation: Environmental Scientist Favourite Trails: Sydney’s Bush Trails, Blue Mountains La Sportiva Shoe Favourite: Akasha II Gill’s love the outdoors has transitioned from spending weekends climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and walking to a greater focus on Rogaining (the sport of long-distance cross-country navigation) and trail running – Ultras! Her strength is definitely endurance. […]

Bio Home: Melbourne, Vic Occupation: Doctor  Favourite Trails: Victorian Alps, Grampians & the Dolomites ! La Sportiva Shoe Favourite: Helios III    Alice was a member of the Australian National Rowing Team and won World Championship medals in lightweight rowing events between 2005-2015. Rowing took her around the world including to European lakes nestled between majestic peaks. Lago […]

Bio   Resides: Sydney NSW Occupation: Web Developer Favourite Trails: Mt Solitary in my backyard La Sportiva Shoe Favourite: Akasha II     Ewan has been running ever since he was a kid, racing everything from track to cross country to fun runs. These days he focus more on ultra events like 24hr races and multi day events. A […]

Bio Resides: Brisbane Occupation: Materials planner Favourite Trails: Victorian Alps & Blue Mountains La Sportiva Shoe Favourite: Jackal II BOA Hayley has always had a love for the outdoors and  getting out horse riding, hiking, cycling and trail running. After moving from England to Australia in 2009 Hayley has been exploring the fabulous trails that Australia has to offer. She has […]

Bio Resides: Blue Mountains Occupation: Visitor Experience team leader at NSW National Parks & Wildlife Favourite Trails: Blue Mountains, Australian Alps, European Alps & Dolomites La Sportiva Shoe Favourite: Loving the low drop & stack, narrow fit and amazing grip of the Bushido II’s. Lou came to Australia in 2006 and continued her love for rock climbing by […]

Bio Resides: Canberra Occupation: Environmental Scientist Favourite Trails: Stockyard Spur, Australian Alps & Dolomites Favourite La Sportiva Shoe: Helios III Mark is a renowned mountain runner and stair racer. As a young runner he always enjoyed hills and found them to be his strength in cross country races as a junior. It helped him stamp his mark with a win at the U20 Australian […]

Bio Resides: Canberra Occupation: Project Manager Favourite Trails: Namagi National Park & Bright (Victoria Alps) Favourite La Sportiva Shoe : Jackal II BOA While training for an Obstacle Course Race in 2012 Sam started to enjoy  trail running more than OCR racing. He soon began competing in trail running races and preferred hilly courses which […]