To UTMB or not to UTMB?

Registrations for the biggest event in trail and ultrarunning, the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc), are currently open. At the same, time criticism and opposition has never been as strong, as it is now. In light of this situation, many are contemplating whether pursuing the dream of racing around the Mont Blanc massif is still worthwhile.

Since the founders of UTMB, the Poletti family, joined forces with the Ironman Group, the world of trail and ultrarunning has been buzzing with discussions. To...