As a curtain raiser to the upcoming Warburton Trail Fest (March 11 - 14), along with our friends from @hunter.athletics and @tourdetrails we'll be heading out to Warburton on the banks of the mighty Yarra River for a trail run. We'll take in chunks of the actual race course, giving you a preview of what you're in for on race day. You will have the very best guide on hand, Salomon Athlete and Wa...

A one day challenge from Falls Creek to Mount Hotham. Walk, trek or crawl  Are you tired of looking at the same wall on your treadmill, punching out the same old gym classes or running the same loop? Looking for a new challenge? Want to get outdoors and push yourself? Then this is the challenge is for you!  In teams of 2 or three you will travel through the picturesque Alpine National Park cove...

It's on again! The Warburton Trail Festival returns for another year. We are super excited to see everyone getting back out on the trails and even on the lilos! March 12-14 will see us join the party in Warburton alongside Salomon Athletes and many more community partners to tackle one or all the available distances. To find the ideal distance for you visit the event site here To help you prepa...

Regardless of your activity, good hydration is essential.To avoid dehydration, water is an essential element that can’t be neglected in your preparation, especially when it comes to outdoor activities such as hiking and trail running where re-hydration points can be few and far between. There are a number of different hydration solutions when you’re out on the trails including water bottles, fl...

We are delighted to announce a community partnership with Hunter Athletics, a fantastic kick off to our 2022 Salomon Community Partnership Programs that aims to engage, connect and build meaningful relationships with the trail community.  To celebrate this partnership we invited special guest Lucy Bartholomew and the Hunter community for a run through the spectacular Dandenong trails. The crew ...

Proper hydration is important not only when you’re out trail running but in everyday life as well. As an endurance sport that takes you into the great outdoors, trail running provides a well-needed break from civilization, and therefore requires smart hydration solutions. So, if you’re wanting to extend your runs further and further from the nearest water source but you’re finding it diffic...

When you love running it doesn’t really matter much where you do it, on the road or trail, as long as you’re running. But what are the differences between road and trail running? Is one better for your health than the other? What are the differences in equipment, especially shoes?   To begin, we should really try to define the two activities. We fully understand there’s a whole lot of grey are...

What a year Vlad and his team have had, from running solo marathon's to 272km with heaps of elevation - this guy hasn't stopped. We caught up for a chat to find out more. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR 2021 HIGHLIGHTS/ACHIEVEMENTS? I'd have to say being able to train with purpose and maintain motivation with little prospect of being able to partake in any major running events. Running the Great North ...

We sat down with Australian Triathlete and Salomon Ambassador Courtney Atkinson to find out how he tackled 2021 and what he’s up to next… Some of your 2021 highlights/achievements2021 was great to get back to a few events like hanging out with the crew at the Salomon House for Ultra Trail Australia. But there was still some disappointments with cancelations due to covid especially with the Red ...

Running 655km for the Takayna Rainforest We are proud to support Giles & Matt, two amateur trail runners as they take on a 650+ km traverse of the Australian wilderness. Passing through three different states, their route, infamously known as the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), will take them through pristine nature and is set to challenge us beyond measure. With a camera and support...

Great North Walk - Fastest Known Time Attempt On Friday 5th November starting at 5am at Circular Quay – Salomon Athlete Vlad Shatrov is attempting to run the Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle. This run is mainly in isolated bushland and is approximately 270km in length! Raising awareness and funds for RunDIPG - Vlad’s crew will be posting regular updates throughout the expected 35 hour ...

2021. A Race Season Like No Other... Professional trail running is full of challenges at the best of times and in 2021 amid a global pandemic, those challenges came in new and unexpected ways.  We touched base with Australian trail runner Simone Brick @theflyingbrick_ who just arrived back to Melbourne after a race season like no other in the European Alps, learning and competing against the ve...