Ultra-Runner Michael Wirth Posts a Ridiculous New FKT on Colorado’s Elks Traverse Big congratulations to Michael C. Wirth and his incredible feat of posting a new FKT mountain running on Colorado’s Elks Traverse. Michael’s time clocked in at 22 hours, 30 minutes, and 50 seconds from start to finish, smashing notable mountain runner Rickey Gates’s previous record of 27 hours and 25 minutes posted back in August 2015. A Colorado native, Michael […] Nick DeRiso | August 15, 2022 0 Comments
World’s Best Mountain Runner Kilian Jornet Wins Hardrock 100 for 5th Time and Sets New Course Record Wins 5th Hardrock 100 Race The annual Hardrock 100 kicked off again this past weekend inviting participants to engage in one of ultra-trail running’s premier races. Offering competitors a chance to test every bit of the mind, body, and spirit to finish, let alone race in, the mountain distance event is arguably one of the world’s toughest. Related: VIDEO: Kilian […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 21, 2022 0 Comments
A New Mind-Boggling Fastest Known Time on Mt. Shasta, CA A new level of insane mountain athleticism has been achieved. Former World Mountain Running champion, Max King, has set a new fastest known time (FKT) on Mt. Shasta. King commenced his run in the town of Mt. Shasta, proceeded up the historic Sisson trail, hit the summit at 14,180 feet, and then turned around and ran back to town. This […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
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