"Completing this ambitious trip impressed upon me the quizzical paradox that I find to be at the heart of all of my most rewarding adventures. The difficult moments stacked up one after another until discomfort and hardship become almost routine. In this accretion, however, I become struck simultaneously with the knowledge that I can endure so much more than I originally thought, but that I am also an infinitesimal speck of nothingness in the face of the mountains’ imperturbable and imposing indifference. I am strong and I am weak. I am so much more capable than I thought, and yet I am more aware than ever of my need for other’s support. A multi-sport tour like this one is the most reliable context I’ve found for experiencing and exploring that paradox. The running and scrambling allow me to keep it simple and stay off the beaten path. The bike facilitates a multi-day or multi-week immersion without unduly beating up my body. I’m looking forward to more of them." - La Sportiva ath...