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Soren
SorenStrava Alumni
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To The Peaks & Beyond: Vinson Massif

***If you are wondering why are we talking about some of the world's most famous peaks - this is thanks to our Community member ranks! Every athlete in the community has a rank based on their contributions and ranks are named after prominent peaks of the world. Our series 'To The Peaks & Beyond' aims to bring you the stories and fun facts behind these peaks. Check out the rest of the series here.   If you could go anywhere on Earth, I’m willing to bet that the coldest, windiest, highest, driest and least populated continent wouldn’t be your first choice. There lies a coveted prize that a select few have had the determination and resources to explore: ✨ Vinson Massif ✨ Sounds like: /ˈvɪnsən mæˈsiːf/  “vin · suhn | ma · seef” Famous for being one of the "Seven Summits", the highest peak in Antarctica lies at 4,892 meters (16,050 ft) above sea level and has attracted at least 1400 people attempting to reach its icy summit. Also known as Mount Vinson, it is

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Soren
1 year ago
erikaceae
erikaceaeHub Rookie
published in Insider Journal
Strava Routes on Suunto and COROS Devices

Maybe you’ve got some extra time this weekend to explore a new part of time, perhaps you're visiting family in a new city, or you could be traveling for work and want to explore. Routes give you the freedom to utilize segments and global heatmaps or if you’d rather use recommend routes compiled by Strava to give you that plug in and go mentality.  And now you can leave your phone at home or in your pack and not worry a bout getting lost. Thanks to new integrations with Suunto and COROS the roads (and trails) are yours!  Suunto and COROS join our growing list of devices that allow you to seamlessly sync your Strava routes to your favorite running and cycling computers. Today we are going to talk about our two newest additions but feel free to share your stories and favorite features for any of your strava route compatible devices below.  First up, the newest addition, Suunto tested by @Jimi .  When traveling for work or fun I always bring my running watch and a

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erikaceae
2 years ago
Soren
SorenStrava Alumni
published in Insider Journal
To the Peaks & Beyond: Puncak Jaya

Would you have raised an eyebrow if someone in the 1600s told you they had sighted snowy peaks in the tropics? Glaciers are one of the things that make this week's featured mountain peak, Puncak Jaya, stand out.  Sounds like: puntʃak ˈdʒaja / “pun chaak jai uh Indonesia's Puncak Jaya is the tallest point in Oceania and one of the few tropical mountains in the world with glaciers. The Indonesian name of Puncak Jaya translates to "Glorious Peak", however, it’s also known by its European name, Carstensz Pyramid, after the first European person to sight the mountain, Jan Carstensz. He first saw it on a rare, clear day during his sailing journey in 1623. Upon returning home, no one believed his claims that Puncak Jaya was topped with glaciers and snow. It wasn’t until 200 years later that the evidence was verified. Sadly, but not surprisingly, the glaciers have shrunk in recent years due to climate change, and some of them have disappeared altogether. Situated on the island of New Gui

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Soren
2 years ago
erikaceae
erikaceaeHub Rookie
published in Insider Journal
ŌURA + Strava: Integration Update, March, 2024

Update - March, 2024: In your ŌURA App, you can now unlock a more complete view of your active life on Strava. Our new integration allows you to create and share an ŌURA sticker to a selected activity on Strava.   Choose the relevant data points across Sleep, Readiness, and Activity (or any combination of all three) to build your story, and then select the Strava activity you want to share to. For full instructions on this new integration, please visit this link  When some wake up in the morning, they first check social media, their messages, or in with work to see what they missed while the other half of the world was awake. First thing in the morning for me? Before I’ve even had my cup of coffee or hear the pitter patter of my children’s feet as they make their way to my room…I check 3 apps (in no particular order): Supersapiens, WHOOP, and ŌURA. I’ll go into the first two later but for now, I’m going to talk about our exciting new integration with ŌURA.    &nbs

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erikaceae
2 years ago
Soren
SorenStrava Alumni
published in Insider Journal
To the Peaks & Beyond: Mont Blanc

You may have noticed the name of a mountain peak beneath your username and wondered "what's that?" Wonder no more, because we have a nifty guide to all of our ranks, featuring a list of all the peak names. In this series, we will explore each peak in our ranking system including a pronunciation guide, fun facts, and more. So let’s dive straight into our first rank, the beloved Mont Blanc. Sounds like: mɑn ˈblɑŋk / "maant blaangk" Mont Blanc means White Mountain in French, aptly named after the permanently snow-covered dome at the summit. Often considered the birthplace of modern mountaineering, it rises 15,774 ft (4,807.81 m) above sea level. Nestled between French and Italian valleys, its summit ownership is the subject of an ongoing historical dispute between the two countries. There are several routes to reach the top, featuring an abundance of Strava Segments. The first recorded ascent of Mont Blanc was in 1786 by Jacques Balmat and the doctor Michel Paccard. This feat i

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Soren
2 years ago

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