Back by popular demand, accomplished mountain athlete Emma Cook-Clarke and Front Ranges guide Adam Mertens will lead you through the steps that it takes to push the boundaries of your mountain running.
This full-day session will explore:
Streamlining your pack to go light, while also staying prepared for emergencies
Route planning and navigation decisions to improve efficiency
Uphill and downhill movement, pacing, and breathing
Adapting technique to terrain, conditions, and distance
Mindset strategies for having the best day possible
We will use sections of trail to allow for focused practice, feedback, and refinement. Expect beautiful scenery, expert instruction, great community, and the golden larch trees.
Clinic details:
Date: September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Kananaskis, AB (exact location TBD, expect a ~30-40 min drive from Canmore)
Price: $130 per person
Distance: Approximately 20-25 km & 1000 m
Who it's for: Runners comfortable covering 20-25 km with up to 1000 m of elevation gain within 6 hours who are ready to level up their mountain skills. Runners will have some experience racing trails or roads and are looking to further develop their knowledge. To start, we will slowly jog the uphills, and we will enjoy easy/moderate running on the flats and the descents.
If you're wondering whether this program is a good fit for you, please send us a message.
Back by popular demand, accomplished mountain athlete Emma Cook-Clarke and Front Ranges guide Adam Mertens will lead you through the steps that it takes to push the boundaries of your mountain running.
This full-day session will explore:
Streamlining your pack to go light, while also staying prepared for emergencies
Route planning and navigation decisions to improve efficiency
Uphill and downhill movement, pacing, and breathing
Adapting technique to terrain, conditions, and distance
Mindset strategies for having the best day possible
We will use sections of trail to allow for focused practice, feedback, and refinement. Expect beautiful scenery, expert instruction, great community, and the golden larch trees.
Clinic details:
Date: September 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Kananaskis, AB (exact location TBD, expect a ~30-40 min drive from Canmore)
Price: $130 per person
Distance: Approximately 20-25 km & 1000 m
Who it's for: Runners comfortable covering 20-25 km with up to 1000 m of elevation gain within 6 hours who are ready to level up their mountain skills. Runners will have some experience racing trails or roads and are looking to further develop their knowledge. To start, we will slowly jog the uphills, and we will enjoy easy/moderate running on the flats and the descents.
If you're wondering whether this program is a good fit for you, please send us a message.