Expert Gear Picks from Laurel Walker

    Expert ultrarunning, rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing gear recommendations from Laurel Walker, Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach, based in Boulder, CO.

    Laurel Walker's Kaiserkrone Skyrace

    Everything you need to rack up the vert!

    Laurel Walker's Climbing and Mountaineering

    Laurel Walker's Trail Running

    Your first gear list to get started

    Laurel Walker
    It doesn't matter how many times you fall down; get back up and keep moving forward.

    Laurel Walker

    Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach
    Laurel Walker
    It doesn't matter how many times you fall down; get back up and keep moving forward.

    Laurel Walker

    Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach
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    About Laurel

    I am an athlete specializing in mountain sports. With a 10+ year background in competitive ultrarunning, I now uses that endurance and drive to not only pursue running but also a variety of climbing styles, as well as backcountry skiing. I enjoy moving efficiently through the mountains whether that be on skis; rock, ice, or mixed climbing; running, or combo of them all. When I'm not out pursuing my own projects, you can find me mentoring others in the outdoors.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineUltrarunning, rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing
    SpecialityUltrarunning and rock climbing
    LocationBoulder, CO
    Joined RendezvuNov 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Bronze: 2017 USATF Utah State 100k Trail Championships
    5x finisher of Mountain Marathon (dubbed the "Toughest 5k on the Planet" by Outside Magazine).
    Multiple podium and top-ten finishes at trail races ranging from 5k to 100 miles.
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    About Laurel

    I am an athlete specializing in mountain sports. With a 10+ year background in competitive ultrarunning, I now uses that endurance and drive to not only pursue running but also a variety of climbing styles, as well as backcountry skiing. I enjoy moving efficiently through the mountains whether that be on skis; rock, ice, or mixed climbing; running, or combo of them all. When I'm not out pursuing my own projects, you can find me mentoring others in the outdoors.

    DETAILS

    DisciplineUltrarunning, rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing
    SpecialityUltrarunning and rock climbing
    LocationBoulder, CO
    Joined RendezvuNov 2025

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Bronze: 2017 USATF Utah State 100k Trail Championships
    5x finisher of Mountain Marathon (dubbed the "Toughest 5k on the Planet" by Outside Magazine).
    Multiple podium and top-ten finishes at trail races ranging from 5k to 100 miles.