September 24, 2020
Salomon Announces Footwear Factory In France
Localized production has been a longtime goal for Salomon, which has had its roots in the small town of Annecy, for more than 70 years. Today, that goal has become a reality due to a partnership with local textile production company Chamatex. The two companies will team up on the construction of Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0 (ASF 4.0), a new footwear manufacturing facility in the Auvergne-Rhône-Al...
September 24, 2020
The Kilian Jornet Foundation Is Born
When Salomon mountain athlete Kilian Jornet puts his mind to accomplishing some sort of athletic feat, he usually attains it, even if it’s something as bold as summiting Mt Everest twice in one week…without oxygen…by himself. Now, the trail runner and mountaineer is setting his sights a little higher, if that’s possible. He’s launching the Kilian Jornet Foundation, with the main mission to pre...
September 9, 2020
Salomon and Suunto $5000 Women’s Adventure Film Tour Grant
We believe the outdoors is for everyone. Nature provides the freedom to be yourself with no judgment and no rules and a natural testing ground to help push your physical and mental boundaries. We are passionate about providing you with gear to take Any Path, Your Way. Partnering with Suunto, Salomon would like to provide a $5,000 grant in support of the Women’s Adventure Film Tour. Through this...
June 9, 2020
Salomon - Jordan Viktors
'Salomon met with Jordan in Paris to tell us a little bit about what he does and what’s next. As a young, contemporary creative, he expresses himself in different fields from music to fashion.
‘I’m focusing more on DJ’ing at the moment, using music software and figuring out how to reach the level I want to be at. I’m still a student and believe you should never stop studying. At the moment Mil...
May 26, 2020
7 of the Best Australian Running Trails? | by Courtney Atkinson
With Covid-19 restrictions slowly lifting, we are all itching for adventure. In this time people are reflecting on past adventures and planning for the future as present times have been interesting! We felt now is the perfect time to share a trip Salomon and Red Bull endurance athlete and dual Olympian, Courtney Atkinson, did back in the middle of winter 2018 when he set out on a crazy running ...
May 19, 2020
A Perspective Shift | by Lucy Bartholomew
NO RACES, NOW WHAT!?
I don't think it needs to be said again but I find myself typing the same words in articles, Q and A, and messages. "It has been a very unique start to the year. The future looks to be filled with new challenges that are without a bib and we are all living in a life that forces you to take each day as it comes."
As a full-time athlete or an athlete of any level, it can b...
April 24, 2020
Keep Fit and Run Safe in Covid-19 Times by Vlad
RUN SAFE, RUN STRONGER
So many people are out running now – It's great!
Vlad Shatrov – Pro trail runner with Salomon and Runlab Coach provides a few tips to keep in mind if you're running from home right now:
Some of your favourite local paths and walkways are busier than usual! So be mindful of others, choose a different route if you're finding it's just too busy or run at different times to...
April 22, 2020
Trail Running - Training in the city
TRAIL RUNNING -TRAINING IN THE CITY Do you live and work in the city? Are you looking to prepare for a trail run (or stay race ready during downtime)? Are you looking to escape the homebound hustle and bustle and maintain your race fitness? Even with busy working weeks, you can define a suitable training plan. Here's advice for planning and organising your trail running training.
SIX TIPS TO A...
April 17, 2020
Partnering with Foodbank
FROM APRIL 17TH - MAY 17TH, SALOMON AUSTRALIA DONATED 10% OF ALL ONLINE SALES TO FOODBANK VICTORIA.
April 11, 2020
Ultrachef's Vegan Tacos De Patas (Kickin’ Vegan Tacos!)
VEGAN TACOS DE PATAS (KICKIN’ VEGAN TACOS!)
SERVES 6 - 8 | 30 MINS PREP | 15 MINS COOKING
Fire up that stove, crack open a beer, it's time for a lockdown party - Mexican style!
INGREDIENTS:
1 large carrot sliced thin
1 brown onion sliced thin
1 zucchini sliced thin
½ tsp of ground paprika
½ tsp of ground coriander
½ tsp of ground cumin
100gm (1/3 cup) besan (chickpea flour)
50g of corn f...
April 8, 2020
Time To Play (Inside)
At Salomon, we live to be outdoors. To be running, skiing, hiking, climbing. Even in “bad” weather, we simply change equipment, pull on warmer clothes and head back out. Now, for the first time in our history, the prudent move in many regions around the world is to stay indoors. Certainly, hitting the pause button on our outdoor sporting lives is a small sacrifice to make for the greater good o...