What I learned at UTMB
Experience is the best teacher
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Finishing a 166km race through the Alps, through four countries, will teach you some lessons.
Patrick Willcock had a few misconceptions about Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Now that he has finished the famous race, he can set a few myths straight. Now when you arrive in Chamonix for the start, you’ll be better prepared for what awaits.
MYTH 1
IN THE ALPS IT’S COOL AND THERE IS ALWAYS SNOW
It was really hot in Chamonix on the weekend of the race: about 32°C.
At the top of the highest point (2,600m) at dawn on Saturday morning it was still 15-20°C.
