Expert ultrarunning, rock, ice, and alpine climbing, backcountry skiing gear recommendations from Laurel Walker, Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach, based in Boulder, CO.
It doesn't matter how many times you fall down; get back up and keep moving forward.
Laurel Walker
Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach
It doesn't matter how many times you fall down; get back up and keep moving forward.
Laurel Walker
Mountain Athlete, Guide, Coach
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.
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.