Press release
August 20, 2024
RECCO’s partnership with CamelBak brings the two brands to the finish line of the legendary trail running race series
RECCO, maker of advanced rescue technology for year-round endeavors, will be an exhibitor in the Ultra-Trail® Village in Chamonix, France during Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. In partnership with CamelBak, the two brands will be stationed in the event village together throughout the duration of the event.
The UTMB World Series Finals takes racers through Italy, Switzerland and France with over 10,000 meters of elevation gain across 171 kilometers. Widely regarded as the most competitive trail ultramarathon in the world, trail running’s biggest athletes and brands will be in attendance from August 26 - September 1, 2024.
CamelBak, one of RECCO’s key brand partners, is UTMB’s official supplier of hydration packs, filtration systems, sports bottles and beverages. CamelBak aims to bring its cutting-edge innovations to the series for athletes and attendees looking to perform to their maximum potential.
CamelBak’s Apex Pro run vest, the first CamelBak product with an integrated RECCO reflector, will be on display both in the event village and on participating athletes.
RECCO will be stationed in the event village with a full team including rescue professionals. Attendees are invited to stop by to see how the technology works up close, meet the team, and learn more about how RECCO technology is used in search and rescue situations.
RECCO® advanced rescue technology makes outdoor enthusiasts searchable to rescuers in case of an avalanche accident or when lost in the outdoors. The technology builds on a two-part radar system. Rescuers carry RECCO® detectors that send out search signals which are echoed by RECCO® reflectors, carried by the user. RECCO® detectors are used worldwide at more than 900 ski resorts and mountain rescue organizations in 32 countries. RECCO® reflectors are integrated into select apparel, helmets, protection gear and boots manufactured by more than 150 leading outdoor brands. RECCO AB was founded in 1983 in Sweden and is owned by its founder Magnus Granhed and the publicly traded investment company Traction AB (listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm). More info at recco.com
