Katie Schide and Germain Grangier Taming Giants
With more than 42 hours in the mountains, traveling over 188 kilometers and accumulating approximately 15,000 meters of elevation over two summits over 4,000m, the iconic ultra athletes and champion trail running duo can now add this epic adventure in the Alps to their growing bucket list-worthy series of adventures completed. The expedition is depicted in a new short animated film entitled “Taming Giants” produced by On, Studio AKA and creative director, Simon Brotherson. As the first animated production by the Swiss sportswear company, the imaginative film tells the tale of adoration and respect for nature—a force that cannot be conquered—where giants watch over those who dare to enter its kingdom with challenging eyes.
Taming Giants is also a film about two talented and competitive athletes, doing what they do best, challenging themselves and pushing their ability to the absolute limits.”
As elite athletes in the world of trail running (both top ten UTMB contenders in 2019) Katie and Germain were eager to combine mountaineering with their love for trail running. Their latest project had been in development for some time, requiring several months of logistical planning and preparaton.
Katie and Germaine feature in an interview about their adventure in the latest edition of Ultrarunning World magazine, the free online publication dedicated to the sport of ultra and multiday running.
Katie Schide and Germaine Graingier - Photo by Janosch Abel
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