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

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 Sponsors: Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website ( https://www.naak.com/ ) to get 20% off your purchase. Rabbit - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://www.runinrabbit.com/ ) to get 20% off your next order. deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website ( https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20 ) to get 20% off your next order. Links: Follow Kiilian on Instagram , Strava , Website , Nnormal Follow Singletrack on Instagram , Strava , Youtube Support the show