Welcome to Freetrail's Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year's race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon's S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We've been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan Bowman and presented by Salomon. You can join us in person during race weekend at the Marinwood Community Center right at the finish line, or follow along at the Freetrail YouTube channel or listen in the Freetrail Podcast audio feed. You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com (http://salomon.com/) or in your favorite running store near you.
