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Switzerland for Athletes: The Alps at Their Best
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Switzerland for Athletes: The Alps at Their Best

Zermatt, Verbier, Grindelwald. The Swiss Alps set the standard for mountain sport. Every trail earns its view.

By ZealZag Team
The Dolomites: Trail Running and Cycling in Italy
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The Dolomites: Trail Running and Cycling in Italy

Pale limestone towers, via ferrata ridgelines, and the most beautiful cycling roads in Europe. The Dolomites are where the Alps turn vertical.

By ZealZag Team
Utah for Athletes: The State Built for Outdoor Sport
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Utah for Athletes: The State Built for Outdoor Sport

Moab red rock, Park City powder, Wasatch trails, and five national parks. Utah packs more athletic terrain per square mile than any state in America.

By ZealZag Team
Lake Tahoe to Mammoth: The Sierra Nevada for Athletes
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Lake Tahoe to Mammoth: The Sierra Nevada for Athletes

Granite peaks, alpine lakes, and 200 miles of Pacific Crest Trail. The Sierra Nevada from Tahoe to Mammoth is California's greatest athletic terrain.

By ZealZag Team
Bend, Oregon: The Small City Every Athlete Moves To
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Bend, Oregon: The Small City Every Athlete Moves To

A city of 100,000 with 300 days of sun, a dormant volcano, 50 miles of urban trail, and an athlete community that rivals Boulder. Bend is the open secret.

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
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
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
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
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
Norway for Athletes: Fjord Running, Ski Touring, and Midnight Summits
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Norway for Athletes: Fjord Running, Ski Touring, and Midnight Summits

Vertical fjords, Arctic ski touring, and a culture that treats outdoor endurance as a way of life. Norway is where athletes go when they want terrain that fights back.

By ZealZag Team
Colombia for Athletes: High-Altitude Cycling, Jungle Trails, and Andean Climbing
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Colombia for Athletes: High-Altitude Cycling, Jungle Trails, and Andean Climbing

The country that produces Tour de France climbers has mountains, jungle, and altitude training that rivals anything in Europe. Colombia is the next frontier for serious athletes.

By ZealZag Team