This is absolutely an incredible physical endurance and mental toughness. I am watching all WAM videos as I am trying to decide if I want to do it this year as it is under the UTMB now and that doesn't sit well with me. The music choice is perfect
@@hajaraldouri5806 thanks so much for the nice words. The UTMB race that is in Whistler now is not WAM. There was some apparent funny business, probably mostly on Vail resorts side, which pushed out the local race director (Gary Robbins) forcing the event to be cancelled. They had been building the WAM weekend for years. After the cancelation, UTMB swiftly announced they were doing a race in the area on the same historical weekend WAM had and with it getting approved and planned in record time. This particular UTMB race in Whistler is probably one of the most controversial UTMB races anywhere in the world because of how it all went down. It won’t be getting much love from the local trail community. It is such a shame as the trails in Whistler are amazing and are crying out to be raced on.
@@patrickhaunschmidt oh yes I have been reading all about it and trying to make sense of what has gone down but it seems that it was a numbers business. It is very unfortunate and that’s why I am very hesitant on signing up for it even though it looks like a stunning place to run. I am also trying to qualify for the UTMB World Series 25’ and that in itself has become a total monopoly by the UTMB. I might have to run the Kodiak in Big Bear instead. Hope UTMB consider restructuring their organisation to fit in within the sport’s morales. Anyhow, happy for you to have caught the race in its final run, keep up the great work and the videos!
@@patrickhaunschmidt have you ever participated or considered participating in the UTMB World Series? I did in 2023 and it was an amazing experience. That’s why I’d love to go back.
@@hajaraldouri5806 I would - the event in Chamonix look amazing. And of course you have to qualify. I personally don’t think I’d run the Whistler event given the history here and how it’s so close to home and impacted the community here, but I don’t judge others who do so. Whistler is an amazing place to run.
This is absolutely an incredible physical endurance and mental toughness. I am watching all WAM videos as I am trying to decide if I want to do it this year as it is under the UTMB now and that doesn't sit well with me. The music choice is perfect
@@hajaraldouri5806 thanks so much for the nice words.
The UTMB race that is in Whistler now is not WAM. There was some apparent funny business, probably mostly on Vail resorts side, which pushed out the local race director (Gary Robbins) forcing the event to be cancelled. They had been building the WAM weekend for years. After the cancelation, UTMB swiftly announced they were doing a race in the area on the same historical weekend WAM had and with it getting approved and planned in record time.
This particular UTMB race in Whistler is probably one of the most controversial UTMB races anywhere in the world because of how it all went down. It won’t be getting much love from the local trail community. It is such a shame as the trails in Whistler are amazing and are crying out to be raced on.
@@patrickhaunschmidt oh yes I have been reading all about it and trying to make sense of what has gone down but it seems that it was a numbers business. It is very unfortunate and that’s why I am very hesitant on signing up for it even though it looks like a stunning place to run. I am also trying to qualify for the UTMB World Series 25’ and that in itself has become a total monopoly by the UTMB. I might have to run the Kodiak in Big Bear instead. Hope UTMB consider restructuring their organisation to fit in within the sport’s morales.
Anyhow, happy for you to have caught the race in its final run, keep up the great work and the videos!
@@hajaraldouri5806 best of luck for getting to UTMB 2025. Watching the 2024 events this week have been very inspiring.
@@patrickhaunschmidt have you ever participated or considered participating in the UTMB World Series? I did in 2023 and it was an amazing experience. That’s why I’d love to go back.
@@hajaraldouri5806 I would - the event in Chamonix look amazing. And of course you have to qualify. I personally don’t think I’d run the Whistler event given the history here and how it’s so close to home and impacted the community here, but I don’t judge others who do so. Whistler is an amazing place to run.