Woman Swims Across Monterey Bay, CA in Record Time In a tremendous 13-hour endeavor, Catherine Breed made history by becoming the fastest woman to ever swim across the Monterey Bay. Departing on Monday evening from Santa Cruz, Breed swam 25 miles through the night, finally finishing this monstrous distance swim on Tuesday morning. “I couldn’t wait to sit down. I enjoyed parts of it, but I was really happy to […] Surf Spencer Cox | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
Denver, CO Just Broke Its Record for Most 90º Days in a Year In what has been a topsy-turvy month, Denver hit 90ºF Saturday, breaking the record for the most 90º days in a year. Related: Denver, CO Hit 101ºF on Saturday, the Latest Date Ever Recorded for a 100º Day | Today it Will Snow… Saturday was the 74th day at or above 90. The previous record, set in 2012, was 73. […] Weather SnowBrains | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […] Climbing Emily Crofton | September 21, 2020 2 Comments
Propelled by Segway, First Person Scooters Coast to Coast On August 25th, exactly two months after setting off, Graham Pollard became the first person to scooter across the United States. He completed the 4,000-mile journey on a Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max traveling at a max speed of 18.6 mph. The venture mostly followed the TransAmerica Trail, a bike route from coast to coast. Chasing Pollard across the country, Christian Boyle and […] Alex Camerino | August 26, 2020 0 Comments
453 Miles Across Oregon in 7 Days! Emily Hanlon Sets New Record on Oregon PCT Wow… this 2020 summer season has undoubtedly been one to remember. Despite all the chaos swirling around the world at the moment, ultra-runners have been out making the most of these unprecedented times. And, as a result, the trail running community has seen numerous F.K.Ts (Fastest Known Times) being set all over the world. Related: Breaking Records and Helping a […] Spencer Cox | August 21, 2020 1 Comment
Colorado Runner Climbs 1,000 Feet Up First Boulder Flatiron in Under 10 Minutes! The Flatirons are a prominent fixture in Boulder, CO that attracts the likes of hikers, runners, and climbers. For decades, there have been a handful of dedicated runners and climbers who have devoted themselves to test their mettle as they surge up the 1,000-foot rock faces in record time. Related: Boulder, Colorado | If You Have A Weekend To Spend […] Climbing Spencer Cox | August 20, 2020 0 Comments
500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker Smashes Record on Colorado Trail Summer of 2020 might just become known as the summer of F.K.T’s (fastest known times). With races canceled, runners, distance hikers, and cyclists have been charging hard and breaking records left and right. The sheer amount of F.K.T’s that have occurred this season are so numerous, it’s been difficult just to stay up to date. Related: CO Runner Climbs 1,000 […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | August 19, 2020 20 Comments
Breaking Records and Helping a Friend: The Story Behind a Couple’s Ruby Crest FKT Last month on July 11, Emkay Myers and Tommy Sullivan set out to attempt a daunting endeavor: the Ruby Crest FKT (fastest known time) for the mixed-gender category. For those who are unfamiliar, the Ruby Crest is a stunning trail that traverses through the Ruby Mountains of Northeastern Nevada. Over the course of 37 miles and nearly 10,000 vertical feet, […] Spencer Cox | August 13, 2020 0 Comments