Kilian Jornet | History of Alpinism, PTRA + UTMB Thoughts, Competitive Longevity

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Kilian Jornet joins the Singletrack Podcast to talk about how mountain sports have evolved - with motivations shifting from scientific exploration to nationalism to self-centeredness in modern times, how the concept of the impossible is debated in mountaineering and trail running - with some questioning the impact of technological advancements, the idea of reducing consumption and rethinking business models to help minimize the outdoor industry’s footprint, and his involvement working to secure a better relationship between pro athletes and race organizations like UTMB.
Timestamps:

• 00:00 The Evolution of Motivations in Mountain Sports
• 04:08 The Influence of Society and Culture on Athletes
• 07:02 The Debate on the Concept of the Impossible
• 13:56 Contrasting Philosophical Aspects of Mountaineering and Trail Running
• 50:13 The Positive Role of Competition
• 56:22 The Importance of the Pro Trail Runners Association, UTMB Observations

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