Emily Geldard
International Mountain Leader
I’m originally from Devon in the Southwest of England, where I made the most of the countryside by running, cycling and horse riding throughout my childhood. A climbing trip with the Dorset Expeditionary Society led me to the Chamonix valley, where I eventually moved in 2007. I gained my International Mountain Leader qualification shortly thereafter. I am now in Servoz, a 10-minute drive down the valley from Chamonix, where I live with my husband, Jack, and our dog, Bari.
Although I have always run since enjoying cross-country at school, living in the Alps encouraged me to run longer distances and I now prefer routes around 50-60 km such as the Dents-du-Midi and Trail Aiguilles Rouges. I also love to take part in races in areas which are new to me. I enjoy races for the challenge, camaraderie and the new trails that they take me along.
I love the mountains, I love people, and I love running! Running is the perfect way to travel, so you can cover a good distance yet have enough time to experience everything up close as you go. Meeting others and sharing all this with them makes it even better.
Emily Geldard, Run the Alps guide on the Tour de Monte Rosa, Italy
Emily Geldard, Run the Alps guide in Val Veny, Italy
Emily Geldard, Run the Alps guide in front of the Mont Blanc massif.
Emily running on the Grand Balcon Nord, Chamonix Valley
Every Trail Runner’s Biggest Fear: Keeping Up With the Group
I’m not sure I can run up those hills. What if I’m the slowest? How do I know which trip is right for me?
Trail Run with The Mirnavator in Switzerland!
Mirna Valerio, aka “The Mirnavator,” is back again this summer, and we could not be happier! This time, we’re headed to Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, home of the iconic Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel
A few years ago, we started looking for the perfect bag for our clients to move their belongings from inn to inn, when they’re trail running the Tour du Mont-Blanc. This is it! The 55-liter size has enough room for a few sets of town clothes and personal effects.