The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Rest Day Live | Kilian's Race Calendar, Olympic Skimo Recap, SATISFY vs Currently, & More
Feb 24, 2026
A lively rundown of Kilian Jornet’s 2026 race calendar and why his choices matter beyond results. A recap of Olympic ski mountaineering sprint and mixed relay formats with trail runners making waves. A look at competition metrics comparing Black Canyon and Tarawera, plus Barkley Marathons’ brutal 2026 return. Industry drama over SATISFY vs Currently and notes on Golden Trail World Series scheduling and team camp moves.
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Killian Is Back To Racing The Big Doubles
- Killian Jornet is shifting from expedition projects back to head-to-head competition this year.
- Normal published a team calendar showing Killian targets Western States in June, Sierre-Zinal in August, then UTMB weeks later, mirroring his 2011 double season.
Race Choices Reflect Family And Carbon Tradeoffs
- Jornet is prioritizing less travel and more family-friendly racing after multiweek expedition projects.
- Corrine noted his reduced travel lowers carbon footprint and keeps long absences from his wife and three young children to a minimum.
Olympic Ski Mo Favored Short Spectacle Formats
- Ski mountaineering debuted at the Olympics with sprint and mixed relay formats that prioritize spectacle over traditional mountaineering elements.
- Corrine described the sprint as a three-minute 'rodeo' with ascents, bootpack transitions and short descents ideal for social clips.