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Colorado for Athletes: The Altitude Training Capital
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Colorado for Athletes: The Altitude Training Capital

Boulder, Leadville, Aspen, Pikes Peak. Colorado is where serious athletes go to train at altitude and come back faster.

By ZealZag Team
Lofoten Islands: Running and Climbing Above the Arctic
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Lofoten Islands: Running and Climbing Above the Arctic

Granite peaks rising from the Arctic Ocean, midnight sun ridge runs, and world-class climbing on walls that drop straight into the Norwegian Sea.

By ZealZag Team
Lake Garda, Italy — Europe's Multi-Sport Adventure Hub
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Lake Garda, Italy — Europe's Multi-Sport Adventure Hub

Climbing in Arco, windsurfing at Torbole, mountain biking above the lake — Lake Garda is where Europe's adventure sports converge in one stunning Alpine setting.

By ZealZag Team
New Zealand: The Ultimate Athlete Destination
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New Zealand: The Ultimate Athlete Destination

Mountains, oceans, and empty trails in a country the size of Colorado. New Zealand is where every sport works and every landscape delivers.

By ZealZag Team
Normal Watts. Real Progress. Jake's Ride Through Sydney.
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Normal Watts. Real Progress. Jake's Ride Through Sydney.

From fitness goal to Founding Zagger. How Jake Bolton found cycling in Sydney's gorges and the red dirt roads of outback Dubbo.

By ZealZag Team
How Athletes Are Redefining Nature Photography
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How Athletes Are Redefining Nature Photography

Professional photographers plan their shots. Athletes live them. The best nature photography is being made by people who never set out to be photographers.

By ZealZag Team
Running the Royal National Park: Sydney's Coastal Wilderness
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Running the Royal National Park: Sydney's Coastal Wilderness

The world's second oldest national park sits 30 minutes south of Sydney. 26km of coastal track, hidden beaches, and rainforest trails.

By ZealZag Team
Sydney for Athletes: Where to Run, Ride, and Swim
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Sydney for Athletes: Where to Run, Ride, and Swim

Harbour trails, gorge climbs, coastal swims, and the best cycling roads 30 minutes from the CBD. Sydney is a world-class training city hiding in plain sight.

By ZealZag Team
São Bento do Sapucaí: Inside Brazil's Bouldering Capital
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São Bento do Sapucaí: Inside Brazil's Bouldering Capital

Over 800 boulder problems on highland granite and gneiss. São Bento is Brazil's best-kept climbing secret and growing fast.

By ZealZag Team
Blue Mountains Trail Running: The Complete Guide
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Blue Mountains Trail Running: The Complete Guide

Sandstone canyons, eucalyptus ridgelines, and 140km of trails 90 minutes from Sydney. The Blue Mountains are where Sydney runners go when the city gets small.

By ZealZag Team
Georgian Caucasus — Kazbegi and Svaneti Trekking
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Georgian Caucasus — Kazbegi and Svaneti Trekking

The Georgian Caucasus is an emerging adventure powerhouse — alpine trekking under 5,000-meter peaks, ski touring on untouched slopes, and ancient tower villages that feel frozen in time.

By ZealZag Team
Fredrik's Ultra Journey Through Sweden's Blue Mountains
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Fredrik's Ultra Journey Through Sweden's Blue Mountains

From burnout to trails. How ultra runner Fredrik Åkerstrand found himself in the forests of Kilsbergen, Sweden's hidden Blue Mountains.

By ZealZag Team
Chapada dos Veadeiros: Waterfalls, Canyons, and Trails
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Chapada dos Veadeiros: Waterfalls, Canyons, and Trails

Crystal waterfalls, red rock canyons, and cerrado trails at 1,200 metres. Brazil's most mystical landscape for athletes.

By ZealZag Team
Bali for Athletes: Surf, Volcano Trails, and Training in the Tropics
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Bali for Athletes: Surf, Volcano Trails, and Training in the Tropics

World-class surf, volcanic summit hikes, rice-paddy trail runs, and a community of athlete nomads who train year-round. Bali is where sport meets tropical living.

By ZealZag Team
Surf, Swim, and Ride: Brazil's Atlantic Coast for Athletes
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Surf, Swim, and Ride: Brazil's Atlantic Coast for Athletes

Florianopolis surf, Fernando de Noronha swimming, and Serra do Rio do Rastro cycling. Brazil's 7,400km coastline is built for athletes who love warm water and dramatic roads.

By ZealZag Team
Fernando de Noronha: The Swim That Changes Everything
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Fernando de Noronha: The Swim That Changes Everything

40-metre visibility, spinner dolphins, and UNESCO-protected reefs. The most beautiful open water swim in the South Atlantic.

By ZealZag Team
The Basque Country — Atlantic Surf from Mundaka to Biarritz
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The Basque Country — Atlantic Surf from Mundaka to Biarritz

Straddling the border of Spain and France, the Basque Country offers world-class Atlantic surf, deep local culture, and the best post-session food on the planet.

By ZealZag Team
Chamonix for Athletes: Trail Running, Ski Touring, and Climbing at the Foot of Mont Blanc
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Chamonix for Athletes: Trail Running, Ski Touring, and Climbing at the Foot of Mont Blanc

The UTMB course, Aiguilles Rouges ski touring, and granite crack climbing. Chamonix is where serious athletes go when they want terrain that matches their ambition.

By ZealZag Team
Chapada Diamantina to Serra da Mantiqueira: Trail Running in Brazil
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Chapada Diamantina to Serra da Mantiqueira: Trail Running in Brazil

Table mountains, canyon crossings, and Atlantic Forest climbs. Brazil has some of the best trail running terrain in South America and almost nobody outside the country knows it.

By ZealZag Team
BJJ and Trail Running: Rio's Cross-Training Culture
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BJJ and Trail Running: Rio's Cross-Training Culture

In Rio, trail runners train Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ athletes run the mountains. The crossover is real and it builds a different athlete.

By ZealZag Team
Florianópolis: The Island Where Every Athlete Ends Up
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Florianópolis: The Island Where Every Athlete Ends Up

42 beaches, jungle trails, coastal cycling, and a year-round athlete community. Florianópolis is South America's open secret.

By ZealZag Team
Brazil for Athletes: Surf, Trails, and the Biggest Outdoor Playground in South America
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Brazil for Athletes: Surf, Trails, and the Biggest Outdoor Playground in South America

Table mountains, jungle surf, granite spires, and the most dramatic cycling roads on the continent. Brazil has everything athletes need and almost nobody outside knows it.

By ZealZag Team
Gravel, Granite, and Open Water: Sweden's Coastline for Athletes
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Gravel, Granite, and Open Water: Sweden's Coastline for Athletes

Gotland gravel loops, Bohuslän granite climbing, Stockholm archipelago swimming, and Halland surfing. Sweden has 3,200 kilometres of coastline built for athletes who love the water.

By ZealZag Team
Costa Rica for Athletes: Surf, Jungle Trails, and Volcano Training
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Costa Rica for Athletes: Surf, Jungle Trails, and Volcano Training

Warm Pacific surf, cloud forest trails, volcano climbs, and a pura vida culture that treats movement as a daily practice. Costa Rica is where athletes go to train without trying.

By ZealZag Team