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The Trail to Heaven absolutely lived up to its name — and then some.

The scenery was breathtaking, with vast Himalayan landscapes, towering peaks, and river valleys that made every step worth it. The organisation was excellent, and I have to give a huge shout-out to the incredible Sherpa crew and the Boots & Crampons team for their support, logistics, and constant good vibes along the way.

I think retaining course markings in the future is a great idea — combined with a GPX file, they make navigation far easier, especially over such varied and technical terrain. And varied it was: steep climbs, rocky descents, snow, loose scree, and multiple river crossings — this course threw everything at us. It’s easily the toughest I’ve ever tackled, and I can see it becoming one of the most (if not the most) difficult races in the world.

The only thing I’d flag for future editions is the final section. There were a few tricky parts involving climbing and walking along narrow ledges, and after 32+ hours on the move, my concentration was definitely tested. The river level was quite high this year — fine for me, but for shorter athletes like Francesca, some crossings would have been almost impossible without assistance. It might be worth having Sherpa stationed at each river crossing, and perhaps a few more in that final section to ensure safety.

Overall, this was an unforgettable adventure and an event I feel privileged to have been part of. A massive thanks to the team at One Hundred for creating such a visionary race — I can only imagine the work that went into it, and I’m so grateful to have been one of the pioneers.

Une course de nuit dans une ambiance festive et lumineuse. L’organisation est au top, aussi bien en termes de ravitaillement qu’en termes de fléchage, balisage… Mais la course est très technique, les chemins étant essentiellement très caillouteux. Il est impératif de partir avec une bonne frontale.

One of the best organised races currently. Felt blessed. Thank you 🙏