Racing 5 Days in the Swiss Alps - SWISSPEAKS TRAIL 360K

The SwissPeaks 360k is a trail running race that travels more than 360 km (224 miles) across the Swiss Alps, climbing over 26,000 metres (87,000 feet). Runners have up to 160 hours to complete the race, refuelling at the 31 minor aid stations, with the option to sleep at any of the 6 major life bases along the way. My goal would be to finish in between roughly 100-120 hours, and to sleep around 6-7 hours over the 4 to 5 day period. This was my second race over 200 miles, and I swore to myself that I would never try to do it again.
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[@wideawake914]

That sums up how I feel at the end of my 5k parkrun.

[@JeffPelletier]

😂

[@shreyosibanerjee4906]

Me, but make me a half :"(

[@jordynlillibridge2769]

We all start at the beginning 😊

[@today-nl]

You are not alone 😂

[@PersohnaOfficial]

🤣

[@mariahpenner9868]

My husband and I have been really enjoying your videos! We would be really interested to see a video about what your recovery looks like after huge races like these!

[@cedrictouny7383]

Did the Swisspeak and other 200+ milers and recovery looks like that: Complete rest for few days with terrible or no-sleep for the first nights. Cramps and DOMS. Eat as much as you can, ice bath and massage. Walk around for a week or so. Week 3: swim and walk Week 4: swim and cycle Week 5: try running again

[@Elle-bu6ou]

Yes that would be a great

[@StupidTuberDude]

I realize that this was already 2 years ago but it still boggles my mind how you not got totally lost or hurt during your night runs in those mountains.

[@mikew6840]

What is especially amazing, is that despite the astonishing feat of endurance, you keep it humble and understated. The total elevation ascended is mind boggling. Oh - and you manage to shoot great footage as well. Great channel, glad the algorithm suggested it, I am hooked 👏🏼.

[@PerfDayToday]

Cooy and paste! 🙏🏼

[@laktat_intolerant]

thank you for taking us with you

[@moritzhoppe637]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. I just checked my climbing for the past years, and this race alone has more than i ever did in an entire year. This is nuts. And i dont live in a pancake flat region. Mad props to you.

[@christian_suys]

13:30 One of the most beautiful transitions I’ve ever seen!

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@andyhickmann2173]

@@JeffPelletier Would love to know how you do those routes on Google Maps for the videos! Great stuff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Andy. I’ll put together a tutorial video one of these days, but it’s essentially using Google Earth Studio along with After a effects for the labels.

[@benvoyageadventures987]

Jaw dropping footage with an excellent commentary. Jeff’s films are a healthy mixture of his personal journey along with event information and a travel guide for those considering them. His mood is calming and positive even when exhausted! This is very Tor like (which is a great film) with more advanced mapping that compliments the beautiful landscape recordings. Easy to watch and inspiring! Class 👍

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Ben, this kind of feedback is really encouraging, especially given how much work I put in to this one. 🙏

[@kevinpeters9138]

Found and watched a few of your films now, I am an ex marathon runner who just got in to hiking.. I love what you do! When you said you only film at your highs, makes total sense to me! When you want to roll over and just sleep on trail seems easier but you don't... love it!

[@lutherwiest9919]

I enjoyed your commentary and the scenes you filmed of the landscape and animals. It made me nostalgic for the years I lived in Germany and the European trail running culture.

[@JeffPelletier]

I’d love a chance to live in Europe myself and to experience it every weekend!

[@lutherwiest9919]

@@JeffPelletier I hope you get that chance!

[@Bendwow]

10:05 the executioners walking to Hagrid's hut in the Prisoner of Azkaban 🤩

[@MegaBabygal1]

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your content Jeff! These epic goddamn experiences, jeepers guy! I'm actually going backwards now watching your older videos lol. Gosh, you're an amazing Storyteller AND athlete!!!! Brava!

[@jamesstevens5468]

My dream is honestly to be able to things like this. Living in a huge city for my whole life has deprived me of even a single hike. I hope to do stuff like this after I finish school. The film really captures the beauty of this trail and the activity. Beautiful work! Great Job!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks James! Here’s hoping you get to escape the city more often in the future.

[@raphaelkinney]

Thank you so much for this film Jeff. Between this and the Tor de Geants video the landscape is absolutely dream like. I can't even describe how much I would also like to have my human experience endure the beauty of something like this and to reminisce about it for the rest of my life. This experience you share is so incredible and you do it so so well.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@mpelletier62]

Loved the documentary!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks!

[@maheshsiddheshwar2580]

Hats off to U Buddy You did all that Shooting for Us while running such HORRIBLE Distances God Bless U 💐💐💐

[@jfrancis]

Great film!

[@jamesbrewster9765]

Such an incredible race and story, Jeff. Thank-you for sharing it and allowing us to escape the madness of 2020 for half an hour!

[@JeffPelletier]

My pleasure!

[@christianpfeiffer7015]

Been watching it several times now alone and with my wife. It's such a great source of inspiration, strength and commitment!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@DavidIvanovski_]

Great job mate. I watched this while on the treadmill. Great scenery, voice over and camera skills too!

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I think I would feel overwhelmed by the beauty!

[@waitej100]

Amazing - both the run and the film! Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit your adventures, it's really inspiring stuff!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jeremy! I appreciate the comment 🙏

[@zielonebieganie]

Agreed! One of the best made videos! Thanks so much. Enjoyed it a lot!

[@chriscartermedia]

Man, SUCH a great vid. Thanks for putting this together!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Chris!

[@andrewstorm8240]

Looks fun

[@jp-good4you]

Bravo. Kudos. Proficiat!

[@HEnergetic]

Kudos 😂

[@gustavocompagnoni6061]

It's the second video that I saw about your trails. It's a pleasure can see the stunning views and experience you share. Thanks!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Gustavo, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@nilramos8196]

The scenery in this film is absolutely amazing!! Truly epic. I stayed in that holiday centre in Fiesch (the big concrete structure) back in 1994 on a youth camp ... Though i did nothing heroic like this back then :-)))

[@oscarmachado84]

Awesome footage! Love it, the sound and the animals bells it's like angels song... thank you. Regards from Brazil!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Oscar!

[@Unadventurousadventures]

I love your videos, totally inspiring, and your reviews are spot on as well👌. Thanks so much for all the fantastic content 👏

[@nickjarvis3614]

I'm only 30 seconds in but this is already amazing. Well done, Jeff. I can't wait for the next 32 minutes and 16 seconds.

[@JeffPelletier]

I'm disappointed you didn't post another comment every 30 seconds of the film, but I'd take one more telling me what you thought after watching the whole thing ;)

[@nickjarvis3614]

@@JeffPelletier Ha! I got way too into it to keep commenting. Loved it. You keep knocking these out of the park. It's so cool getting a glimpse into massive races like this and TDG. I hope you have one in the works for Gary's recent 100 miler.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! And yep, got some great stuff in the works for Gary.

[@JordanGreenPNW]

8.2k views and not a single dislike, I can see why! Excellent film my friend.

[@JeffPelletier]

Appreciate that!

[@mjthecap]

you make the best long distance content. I really enjoy each of your videos. thank you Jeff!

[@Nimixor]

Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring!

[@joakimsandberg6405]

Duuuuude! Thank you for all of the inspiration that you´re giving out with films like these. New fan and I love to watch these! Thank you!

[@briceferrestudio]

Absolutely insane landscapes! Well done Jeff. I really enjoyed this. "My body was rejecting the idea of being awake..." That's never a great sign. But that really made me laugh. :) I also picked up on some sweet sound design details here and there. Subtle, but very well done.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Brice, I always appreciate feedback from someone who can appreciate how much time goes into these films!

[@lisaelliott1085]

Absolutely awesome and very inspiring. This will never be my portion but I live it through yours and audrees pursuits! Thankyou for sharing

[@joelle2150]

Such a beautiful race! Thanks for the beautiful video!

[@runhanrunnl]

Braveau! Thank you for the great images of a wonderful scenery. Gorgeous.

[@letoatreides5165]

I love the guy in the end, playing that super out of tune Ukulele, and singing happily. To me, thats the ultramarathon spirit😂

[@JeffPelletier]

Hah for sure. He apparently played for the volunteers at every aid station along the course.

[@adamwilkinson6679]

Great work, both the race and edits are awesome. Love those peaks and all peaks really :-) but your footage/edits make such a beautiful film and show as close as one can what they feel like. Cheers

[@giancarlogalli7453]

Come si dice da noi in Italia " tanta roba",bravo!Ti aspettiamo per il Tor des Geants💪

[@JeffPelletier]

Vi ringrazio tanto. Arrivederci!

[@lassehansen5399]

Lost for words really 😮

[@waldemarata2111]

Great journey and achievement! Thank you that you have shared with us experience of those days and such a beautiful views! Regards!

[@therogrify]

what an amazing and beautiful personal movie, thank you for the insights to this adventure

[@davidhayward1261]

Brilliant. Inspirational 👍🏃🏻‍♂️🌲

[@tymckeown3489]

Like The Tor Des Geants, another stunning film. Thanks for sharing Jeff ,especially uplifting in these extraordinary times.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Tyler 🙏

[@AndreyXart]

Awesome !

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks!

[@choubididou]

really great video, great footage, great comments etc. really inspiring. thx for sharing

[@paulkim1384]

Awesome and you're living LIFE mate! Thanks for the inspiration and keep on smiling! 😊 Cheers from Italy, pk

[@eugenecaasi5776]

OMG. UR AMAZING BRO

[@mami11017]

You are amazing. I really miss hiking in Alps and all the traveling this year and this just made me feel like I am actually there with you. Your presentation, filming and describing of feelings is so good that I can immerse myself for a moment and imagining being like you there. Thank you, you are a great inspiration and big respect for your achievements and ability to film all of this for us in such difficult conditions.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much Maros, I really appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@DaanVerhaar]

Thanks for sharing and congratulations on this epic race. Nice to see how your girlfriend and family are supporting you. It felt like the church bells were ringing just for you when you turned up from the the mist....

[@JeffPelletier]

I felt that way as well! Although, I also felt like a way in a horror movie. It was very ominous.

[@cycletrade2276]

Real nice share, thank you

[@jedikaren8112]

My 8 mile hikes up and down ONE mountain rather look like this. The last half mile is utter torture. But anyway, great job, you super human!!!

[@johngorveatte9272]

This is absolutely incredible. Jeff, your videos just keep getting better and holy crap, you finished! 💯

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks John, that's really nice feedback to hear.

[@markhitchcock7380]

Inspirational film Jeff, well done on the race. Got me yearning for the mountains.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Mark!

[@dianajohnston6032]

Loved your video! What an amazing journey. Congratulations on your race!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Diana!

[@michaelmetcalfe795]

w0w.. Fantastic outstanding thank you for sharing🙏

[@craigw1977]

Amazing Jeff!!!!

[@middy1065]

Very inspiring thank you...

[@matsmith1984]

Awesome video and an inspiring effort! Well done, Jeff. Love your channel.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Matthew!

[@hussein0m0abdallah]

Beautifully produced and very inspirational. Thank you for sharing and congratulations!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@liuuuuuuuuuuke1]

Amazing video, I dream about doing this kind of stuff all days. I should probably start working towards it. Thanks, very inspirational!

[@joeymac1981]

I cannot like this video enough! Beautifully shot and so inspiring!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Joe!

[@bctrailbagger]

Excellent video & story Jeff... and wow, what an adventure!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks man!

[@preyforeyes07]

amazing videos Jeff (from a fellow Canadian - Ontarian). Been waiting on this one since the Tor de Geants video. Amazing production.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad to hear that it didn't disappoint!

[@ReneeRidgeway]

Amazing and gorgeous video! Well done! Thanks for sharing this with us! 🙏🏼💜🤗

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Renee! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@hdgjkag]

So inspiring my friend, thank you!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@TheDeclancox]

Jeff, another gem. Really appreciate the effort not only your effort in doing so well but in filming this also, it's immersive gives one a real sense of the magnitude and beauty of this undertaking. Thank you and congratulations!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@RedspringsRunner]

Incredible! Great job, you nailed it!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@timjones8837]

Really enjoyed sharing some of your experience, particularly the landscape....but thankfully not the pain...😊😊

[@baguetex]

Well done, Jeff. Awesome!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thank you! 🙏

[@axelgiaco]

Hi Jeff, Thank you for the video. Awesome like always and very appeasing. I am a native from the region and is looking at this race like something too big :) Congratulation for finishing it and sharing theses moments with us. Keep the goo job !!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Axel! Best of luck I’d you do decide to do the race! I can’t wait to go back to the area again myself.

[@andrewinpompey]

Really inspiring, and great video too. Scenery is amazing, glad ro see you were able to take some of it in.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Andrew!

[@Bartman259]

Fascinating adventure. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for becoming a channel member!

[@andimoraru5539]

Thank you for taking us along with you!!

[@JeffPelletier]

My pleasure!

[@chosenscv]

Awesome video man. Well done on one hell of an adventure!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Michael! It certainly was an adventure.

[@Jameswmin]

Great film & beautiful to watch - nicely done.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks James!

[@Nixdorf]

thank you so much for making this video, very very nice. really appreciate it!

[@JeffPelletier]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@konstantinbozev1131]

Great! Awesome footage, awesome will and mentality! Cheers! Looking forward to seeing more exciting adventurous achievements from you haha 👏🏼

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Stay tuned for more 😎

[@BradleyWherry]

The whole film is just beautiful! a Great insight into such an amazing. landscape and your journey through it! I aspire to be able to run such a distance one day!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Bradley!

[@jeffreyjackman7053]

Your strength and courage to push pass your limits was really amazing. The background music and the views made this video so meaningful. Thanks for sharing. Happy running my friend!!

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@10pound]

This is a beautiful film, Jeff. Bravo!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@alexr1524]

Fantastic film Jeff - just brilliant 👍

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Alex, I appreciate it!

[@newbarker523]

Loved it. Saw your Tour Des Geants video too. You're a great runner and filmmaker. Thanks.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Peter!

[@steyren]

Great video and well done with the run! To run such distance with so little sleep remains incomprehensible for me, really impressive! I also liked the positive ending with the guitar guy 😀

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! The sleep deprivation really is the biggest challenge for me.

[@MrFreddeberg]

Excellent video, as usual! Swiss Alps are wonderfull and participating to the Swisspeaks 100 or 170 is something I have in mind for the future. Bravo!!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Merci Frédéric!

[@ianrussell2035]

Amazing watch thank you and congratulations

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Ian!

[@MarkusAliasCmn]

incredible achievement, congratulations. as a swiss i am very happy to see a trailrunning video showing home terrain (those are rare), so thanks for this.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I love your country - can't wait to go back.

[@ianbritton7534]

Incredible. Congratulations.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Ian!

[@iberiksoderblom]

Fantastic ! Great film, that made me hungry for mountains.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks, love hearing that!

[@Martell276]

Found your channel a few months back and I've been enjoying your content. I'm an avid hiker and spend most of my free time up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Ran my first full marathon last November and first 50K Ultra-marathon this past June. Your journies and accomplishments are inspiring. Maybe some say I'll do something as big as this.

[@JeffPelletier]

Hey James, I appreciate the kind words and congratulations on running your first 50k! Just keep building your volume slowly and focus on enjoying the outdoors, the longer distances will follow.

[@t.steffens2766]

Thank you für Sharing your Feelings and your Adventures ❤️ very impressive

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@eddyc1411]

Great video, amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Eddy!

[@glennpace9783]

Well done Jeff!! Your best one yet. The sense of night/day was really clear (and such an important detail that gets missed). Also....I really related to the comfort of a familiar sleeping bag, and a finish line beer....those are the best. And Parisian 10lbs are also the best pounds!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Glenn! Glad to hear those maps helped convey the ‘other half’ of the race, so hard to show that any other way. And the trick to putting on weight fast is to always have a fresh baguette in your backpack!

[@derajslc]

Great work my friend! Wonderful video and stunning views. I’ve got to add to the bucket list. Cheers, Jared

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Jared! I think you’d really enjoy this one.

[@stellafan3335]

Awesome! Respect

[@stevelefavour7395]

Amazing video and inspiring scenery.

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Marcin79W]

Man, I love your videos!

[@michaelhuntington29]

Even the cows knew how tired you were. Crazy race.

[@JeffPelletier]

The cows definitely seemed sympathetic!