Month: April 2018

Trail runners around Utah (and all over the country on Instagram) know Tara Warren, the ultra-enthusiastic, always-on-the-move mom who, in any weather (good, bad or ugly), shows the world what it takes to be a committed athlete. A multiyear Ultimate Direction ambassador, Tara has put endless miles and development feedback into our vests. Now with the release of the Signature Series 4 Vestas, Tara has…

Many of us are searching for an adventure on our own two feet. Maybe it's a race, maybe it isn't. In the end what we want is exploration, challenge and a good time. Here's where fastpacking comes in. The "Highest Hundred" project's Justin Simoni calls fastpacking "the space between ultra running and backpacking." A strong resolve and endurance are requisite but how about gear; what's…

New Ultimate Direction ambassador Kyle Richardson is a young, hungry athlete who spends more time running Boulder's Green Mountain and scrambling the First Flatiron (and many more Flatiron classics) than nearly anyone else in town. He's motivated by the big, classic routes, whether on foot, on rock, or by bike. Last month Kyle took on a real cycling test piece: the White Rim in a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 1, 2018 Ultimate Direction announces sponsorship of the Barkley Marathons Boulder, CO:  Ultimate Direction, a market-leading manufacturer of gear for runners, hikers, and skiers, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Barkley Marathons. This legendary race, held sometime in the spring at Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, has grown in stature, with entries coming in from all over the…