Athletes

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…

We are VERY excited to announce that mountain running icon Anna Frost has joined the Ultimate Direction ambassador team. She needs little introduction, but just in case: Anna is one of the world's most accomplished mountain and ultra trail runners who has, in the past few years, transitioned into a yoga and meditation practice to complement her passion for exploring and racing in the mountains. She carved…

Did you see the January/February 2018 cover of Outside magazine? If so, you'll recognize our newest ambassador; it's Spartan Race World Champion and World’s Toughest Mudder winner Amelia Boone! Amelia is known for a commanding string of wins and podium finishes in obstacle course races (OCR) and ultramarathons and she joins our team with a full 2018 racing calendar ahead of her and a few to-be-named…