The main characters are kilian jornet, of spain, who had never been beaten in an ultra, anton krupicka, of colorado. Feb 19, 2018 anton krupicka talks about living and training in leadville, colorado. He credits the change in helping him resolve recurrent stress fractures and generally improving his running technique and enjoyment of the trail. The film follows krupickas evolution in running from his roots in niobrara, nebraska, to. In the high country nyc premiere event with anton krupicka. In the outdoor sports world, krupickas name is synonymous with endurance.
Anton krupicka s running has evolved from roads to trails to mountains and now freesoloing. The western states 100, a film released in december by journeyfilm, tells the story of the 2010 western states, which featured a highly anticipated battle between four of the best ultrarunners in the world. Pro athlete anton krupicka part 1 ep 10 just curious show. Anton tony krupicka may be one of the most recognizable faces in trail running, and not just because of his beard and long hair. However, viewers get the sense that these conditions are mere byproducts of anton being in the mountains and are not meant to be perceived as measures of his badassness. One of my friends described anton krupicka as one of the godfathers of pro ultra running. This kind of movement blurs the lines between running and climbing, between human and mountain. He is currently training for the ultra trail du mont blanc 168k in chamonix. Filmed and produced by joel wolpert with the support of ultimate direction, this wont be the usual running film no loneliness of the long distance runner high country will take you where youve never been before. Aug 20, 20 i am looking forward to seeing the new documentary, in the high country, which is the result of a yearlong collaboration between mountain runner anton krupicka and filmmaker joel wolpert. In this short clip of unseen footage from joel wolperts film, in the high country, anton speaks on what makes days spent in the mountains uniquely worthwhile. Last july, i got an email from joel wolpert about filming me on some of the mountains i was running up at the time. Jul 23, 20 gnarled toenails, bloodied shins, and taxed lungs are not omitted from in the high country, either.
Anton krupicka living in the high country trail runner. Id first met joel in november 2010, when he contacted me about making a short film for running times about running in the winter. The result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka. In the high country will be a new kind of mountain film featuring anton krupicka.
As an ultrarunner, the 33yearold from nebraska has won the leadville 100 twice and placed second in the western states 100, both highaltitude 100mile races that climb and descend thousands of vertical feet and are considered the most punishing foot races in the country. The film follows krupickas evolution in running from his roots in niobrara, nebraska, to the roost, his pickup truck home, and the miles in between. Anton krupickas in the high country film is awesome. Aug 12, 20 in the high country official teaser from joel wolpert on vimeo. A new film staring anton krupicka and his favourite mountains. Anton krupickas minimalist running transition running. Watch in the high country online vimeo on demand on vimeo. The ideal in the liehtzu is a state, not of withdrawal, but of heightened perceptiveness and responsiveness in an undifferentiated world. In terms of running his achievements include being a twotime champion of the leadville 100 and getting second at the 2010 western states 100. Ultra runner anton krupickas love affair with the wild. In the high country a running film featuring anton krupicka. A few minutes with anton krupicka i was lucky enough to run into tony krupicka at the ultimate direction booth during the outdoor recreation show in salt lake city last week and he graciously agreed for us to meet up the next day or an interview. I am looking forward to seeing the new documentary, in the high country, which is the result of a yearlong collaboration between mountain runner anton krupicka and filmmaker joel wolpert. Anton krupicka in the high country reese ruland is a race director, runner, and avid tea drinker.
Trailer 2011 the runner in winter 2011 kilians quest season 4. In case youre unfamiliar with the world of ultra running, krupicka is one of its biggest stars. Gnarled toenails, bloodied shins, and taxed lungs are not omitted from in the high country, either. One of the elites of ultrarunning right now is anton tony krupicka. Sep 27, 20 one of the elites of ultrarunning right now is anton tony krupicka. The 30minute film will be shown in shepherdstown, west virginia on friday, october 11, and the screening will be held at the historic shepherdstown. This article has been edited to more focus more closely on the substance of in the high country. Anton krupicka living in the high country posted on oct 23, 20 anton has come off a busy year of running and training culminating in the release of the joel wolpert film, in the high country. Jul 30, 20 in the high country is the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka. Anton krupicka is world renowned ultrarunner and mountain athlete. Filmed and produced by joel wolpert with the support of ultimate direction, this film will take you where. He has won the leadville 100 twice, the miwok 100k, the rocky raccoon 100 miler, the collegiate peaks 50 miler, the white river 50 miler twice set 2010 cr 6. In the high country is the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountainrunner anton krupicka.
Good video on running gives you a deeper insight into anton krupickas running. Ultrarunner anton krupickas boulder apartment is just steps away from the flatirons and is packed with climbing tools, bikes, skis, and lots of shoes. Anton was one of the first people to make a career out of the curious sport of running more than 26. Anton krupicka and the longs peak triathlon climbing magazine. The raw footage is terrific, is being edited now, and the film will be released in the summer of 20, with an approximate running time of 30 minutes. Anton krupicka told of building up his capacity to absorb 250km of mountain trail running per week by gradually transitioning to minimalist running shoes. Anton krupicka s minimalist shoe construction philosophy.
Anton has come off a busy year of running and training culminating in the release of the joel wolpert film, in the high country. Filmed over one season, in the high country is about living and running light and free. Anton krupicka born 2 august 1983 is an american ultrarunner. In the high country official teaser for an upcoming short film about anton krupicka published january 30, 20 frequent rt contributor joel wolpert captures the life of mountain runner and. Good video on running gives you a deeper insight into anton krupicka s running. My mind concentrated and my body relaxed, bones and flesh fused completely, i drifted with the wind east or west, like a leaf from a tree or a dry husk, and never knew whether it was the wind that rode me or i that rode the wind. By anton krupicka advanced sep 30, 2010 off season. Anton krupicka is a writer and runner whose inspiration comes from the natural world and all the beauty it has to offer. Interview with anton krupicka on vimeo the highquality. Brian metzler, competitor magazine editor, stated that tony is the epitome of the change in trail running.
In the high country official teaser from joel wolpert on vimeo. In the high countrynyc premiere event with anton krupicka. Anton krupicka talks about living and training in leadville, colorado. A natural expansion of the runner in winter 2011s collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and ultrarunner anton krupicka in the high country isnt a howto so much as a philosophical exploration of the why of running. I first heard of him right after i read scott jureks book, eat and run and i now frequently read tonys blog, riding the wind.
In the high country a running film featuring anton. The film gives a new visual perspective, while blurring the lines between running, climbing, human and mountain. Rebound physical therapy is hosting a special film premiere of joel wolperts in the high country, on tuesday, august 6th, 20 at rebound physical therapys west side clinic 1160 sw simpson ave. In the high country is a superexciting mountain running film starring anton krupicka. Anton krupicka living in the high country from trail. In the high country is an impressionistic mountain running film. Aug 06, 20 in the high country screening to be hosted outdoors at rebound pt. Whether or not that s true, it is clear that krupicka s. In the high country is an impressionistic mountain running film, the result of a yearlong collaboration between filmmaker joel wolpert and mountain runner anton krupicka. The film follows krupicka s evolution in running from his roots in niobrara, nebraska, to. Nov 17, 2016 in the outdoor sports world, krupickas name is synonymous with endurance. Ultra runner anton krupickas answer is to run amid nature and the bigger, the better. In the high country 021920 last july, i got an email from joel wolpert about filming me on some of the mountains i was running up at the time. By anton krupicka advanced sep 5, 2010 the buchananpawnee pass loop.
Whats so interesting about anton krupicka, the boulderbased ultrarunner who is easily identifiable on local trails, possibly sporting the ultimate direction race vest named after him, and in new balance advertisements due to his shirtless bronzed torso, flowing hair, scruffy beard, and minimus shoes. I recently learned a lot more about tony when i bought his documentary, in the high country. Filmed and produced by joel wolpert with the support. Tony krupicka is one of the worlds foremost ultra runners. The ultimate direction buzz in the high country movie.