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In the heart of the Alps, JOE MACKIE upskills his trail technique and tastes the best of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

When a race follows the route of the world’s longest downhill ski race – in reverse – you know the spectacular views will be hard-earned. Duncan Craig tackles the Alps’ fabled Inferno Half Marathon

Adventure athlete Ross Edgley has carved out a niche with his treacherous open-water swims. His next feat? A90-day lap of the Icelandic coast. MH suits up for a training session

You don’t have to board a plane to take your running to wild and wonderful places – from big days out to long weekends and epic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, here’s our guide to the UK’s very best running adventures

SKILLS, TIPS & TRICKS TO GET YOU HIKING LIKE A PRO