In April 2025, the Maclean Brothers set off to row across the full Pacific Ocean, 9,750 miles non-stop and unsupported. In doing so, they broke multiple world records and became the fastest ever to do so in 139 days rowing from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia.

• 18:00 to 19:00 | Registration, socializing, Free Apéro | Book Culture
• 19:00 to 19:15 | Opening Note with the Festival Guest Speakers
  
• 19:15 to 19:40 | Panel Discussion with the Maclean brothers and Chloë Lanthier
  Driven with Purpose
  A fascinating discussion about their preparation, both physical and mental. Discover what it takes to row for 139 days non-stop, sleeping an average of 3.5 to 5.5 hours per night, while remaining injury free, and accumulating energy, not fatigue. Chloë Lanthier was in charge of their entire preparation.

• 19:45 to 20:30 | Presentation of the Pacific crossing by the Maclean brothers
  An inspiring and moving presentation of their 139 days at sea with intimate stories and images illustrating the perseverance and resilience needed to overcome tropical storms, seasickness, rowing solo in the long dark nights, going overboard… and pushing efforts despite mental exhaustion. How they kept positive, ultimately enjoying the experience and remaining friends throughout. Followed with Q&A

• 7:55 | Meet in the lobby of Plan B Hotel
  Be a stride forward
• 8:00 – 9:15 | A single track run where you will learn valuable and effective techniques to optimize run mechanics and economy for uphill, downhill and flat terrain, and receive one-on-one feedback from Chloë. Followed with a track session with drills to improve quality of strides, recoil energy, elasticity and mobility – Fun and energizing!
  All participants will receive a jump rope
  Register early space is limited 
• 9:15 – 10:00 | Breakfast and discussion with Chloë, Gavan and the Maclean Brothers on the importance of mental and emotional preparation for endurance events.

Register for this event and get a free pass for the Sunday morning Patagonia Fest Trail Run and Breakfast with the Fest Team | 8:00 to 10:00

A fascinating look at the three pillars that allow you to progress and perform well in sport, but which, when overloaded or insufficiently stimulated, can lead to a decline in fitness, overtraining or injury… and they are too often neglected.


• We will also discuss tissue overload, kinetic energy, training volume threshold, mental fatigue, effort training, the zones syndrome, watts, fueling and the effect of extreme cold, heat and humidity on our systems.
• You will leave with extremely valuable insight to plan your training and better understand how your body and mind responds to long effort – and how you can optimize energy, economy, resistance to fatigue, recovery and reduce your risk of injury. This masterclass will also clarify many misinformation and trends, and where to find good resources.
  It is for all fitness level and for all endurance sports.
  Followed with Q&A

• Chloë will share case studies of elite and recreational athletes she works with.
  To read more about Chloë’s academic and professional background go to the Speakers page.

Register for this event and get a free pass for the Sunday morning Patagonia Fest Trail Run and Breakfast with the Fest Team | 8:00 to 10:00

A fresh and healthy Vegan and Vegetarian buffet

Chloë will share her extensive knowledge and experience in sports injury management. From tendinopathy, knee pathology, muscle soreness and micro-fiber tears, joint tightness, stress fractures, foot issues, carbon plates… and more. The Why – the causes of the injury, the symptoms and the steps to take. When it comes to injuries, the most important thing is PREVENTION!

• Also covered:
  – tissue tolerance between muscles, tendons and ligaments
  – some of the causes of recurrent overuse injuries
  – the fundamental elements of an effective strength training program for sport specific
• Chloë will also highlight misinformation, trends and gimmicks that can be detrimental to your health, soft tissues and your rehabilitation process.
  For all endurance athletes, climbers, skiers… and all fitness levels
  Come ask questions and get answers!
  Followed with Q&A
   
• Chloë will share case studies of elite and recreational athletes she works with.
  To read more about Chloë’s academic and professional background go to the Speakers page.

Register for this event and get a free pass for the Sunday morning Patagonia Fest Trail Run and Breakfast with the Fest Team | 8:00 to 10:00

The Iditarod Trail Invitational is a self supported winter ultramarathon, from Knik Lake to Nome Alaska. A distance of 1000-miles (1609 kilometers) that can be traveled by foot, ski or by bike. Chloë Lanthier and Gavan Hennigan combined have over ten finishes and have each won the event in their respective category. Get ready for an exciting evening of resilience!

• 18:00 to 19:00 | Registration, socializing, Free Apéro | Book Culture
• 19:00 to 19:25pm | Roundtable with Chloë and Gavan, monitored by Lachlan Maclean
  Strong in Foundation
  A fascinating and inspiring discussion. Chloë and Gavan will share the importance of a meticulous preparation, acquiring the appropriate skills, and the physical, environmental and mental challenges encounter on the Iditarod Trail – by bike for Chloë and on foot for Gavan. One of the most grueling experiences an endurance athlete can have in such a hostile, isolated and cold environment. The event demands total self-sufficiency, sharp decision making, adaptability, immense resistance to fatigue, and considerable resilience to survive the very long freezing cold nights.
• 19:30 to 20:15pm | Presentation by Gavan Hennigan, followed with Q&A
  A 1610 kilometers journey across Alaska
  Gavan will share intense and extraordinary stories from this past winter foot traverse across Alaska. Traveling the Iditarod Trail for over 30 days, in temperatures that can drop to -55 Celcius. Traveling through the Alaska Range, frozen tundra and lakes, open water… all the way to the Arctic Circle. Intense, beautiful and serene landscapes, and abundant wildlife.
  One of the last frontiers.

Register for this event and get a free pass for the Sunday morning Patagonia Fest Trail Run and Breakfast with the Fest Team | 8:00 to 10:00

• 8:00 to 9:00 | Social Trail run with Chloë and the Fest Team
• 9:00 to 10:00 | Followed by social breakfast at the Chamonix Patagonia store and a talk on What do astronauts & trail runners have in common!
• All fitness levels are welcome, non-stop at an easy-moderate pace
• We meet in front of the Chamonix Patagonia Store at 7:55am

Register to any festival events and get a free pass to the Patagonia Fest Trail Run or pay 15€