Recent FKT on The Grand Teton, WY, Revoked Due to Switchback Cutting On Labor Day, professional runner Michelino Sunseri attempted to break the speed record for climbing and descending the Grand Teton, completing the feat in 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. This time beat the previous record by over three minutes but was soon overshadowed by controversy. Related: After 12 Years, a New FKT has Been Set on the Grand […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 20, 2024 0 Comments
After 12 Years, a New FKT has Been Set on the Grand Teton, WY Athlete Michelino Sunseri has broken the 12-year-old fastest-known time (FKT) record for the Grand Teton in Wyoming. He completed the nearly 15-mile route, which involves climbing and descending 7,000 vertical feet to the summit at 13,775 feet, and returned to his car in an impressive 2 hours, 50 minutes, and 50 seconds. On the morning of September 2, Sunseri felt it […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 16, 2024 2 Comments
Endurance Athlete Superstar Kilian Jornet Becomes the New “Strava King” With Record Kudos Kilian Jornet is an endurance athlete superstar. The Spaniard has won many of the most prestigious ultramarathons as well as having numerous fastest known time records. They include the ascent and descent of major mountains like the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Now, he can add a new title to his name: “Strava king.” Just last month, Jornet set a new […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 2, 2022 0 Comments
Ultra-Marathon Runners Rescued After 12-18″ of Snow Dumped on Utah’s Wasatch Mountains It was a lovely day for an ultra marathon until a foot-and-a-half of snow dumped on the unprepared runners’ intended route. Local rescue teams were forced to extract more than 80 ultra-marathoners from Utah’s Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City on Saturday after extreme weather dumped 12 to 18 inches of snow, causing near white-out conditions during the DC Peaks 50 […] SnowBrains | October 11, 2021 3 Comments
At $21,000 to Enter, This Ultramarathon is One of the Most Expensive in the World Highland Kings Ultra is hosting a four-day camping race on the west coast of Scotland and plans to cover 120 miles. According to the BBC, this ultramarathon is one of the most expensive in the world, costing a generous $21,000 per person fee. An ultramarathon is any distance over 26 miles. With the long race, both distance and time-wise, competitors are used […] Breya Bergom | July 30, 2021 0 Comments
360 Degrees of SCARPA in Your Quiver Brought to by SCARPA There is no question of the healing power of being outdoors to relieve stress, calm the mind, and recharge mental and physical energy. As we live through a globally uncertain time, there is a renewed interest in getting outside and heading to the mountains to find Zen. A day in the mountains – whether skiing, climbing, […] Featured Article Jacqui Davis | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Forrest Gump, Is That You? Ricky Gates’ Film About Running Across the U.S. [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLxFP56sc7U"] Spencer Cox | September 25, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Opinion: “Hike Your Own Hike”- Why Moving Fast in the Mountains isn’t Everything As readers of a ski industry publication, I think we can universally agree that there is something inherently special about moving in the mountains– whether it be on skis, snowboard, bike, or foot. Disagreement, however, may start to occur when defining what exactly makes moving in the mountains so extraordinary. For some, that amazing feeling stems from overcoming challenges that […] Spencer Cox | August 27, 2020 2 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
Running Duo Break Colorado’s Famed 4-Minute Mile Barrier A pair of runners recently broke the famed 4-minute mile barrier in Colorado. Olli Hoare and Joe Klecker ran 3:56.8 and 3:48.4 respectively during an intrasquad certified time trial on August 3, 2020. They are the first two people to ever break the 4-minute mile barrier in the state. Due to the state’s altitude runners tend to be significantly slower when […] Alex Camerino | August 10, 2020 0 Comments
Back Before Tea-Time: Ultra-Runner Beth Pascal Annihilates Bob Graham Record, U.K. It’s been an exciting summer for the trail running community- F.K.T.’s (Fastest Known Times) are being shattered left and right and elite runners show no intentions of slowing down. Related: Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO Just this week, British ultra-runner, Beth Pascall broke the women’s record on the famous Bob Graham […] Spencer Cox | July 28, 2020 1 Comment
Your Legs Will Hurt Just Reading This: Two New Records on ‘Nolan’s Route’, CO Man oh man, the Colorado trail running community has seen two new fastest known times (FKT’s) this past week and they are a doozy. Both FKT’s are on Colorado’s infamous ‘Nolan’s Route’– a 100+ mile trek that ascends 14 peaks over 14,000 feet for an approximate grand total of 40,000 feet of elevation gain. For perspective, Everest is 29,028-feet high. […] Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Running Sucks, But You Should Definitely Try It Many of my friends moan and groan when I invite them out for a run. “Running is hard,” they say, “it hurts” they whine, “running just sucks”… They’re not wrong. I too was once a vehement opponent of running. The fact of the matter is that running does hurt and it is uncomfortable, but you should definitely try it. Call me […] Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
New Blazing Record on the Tahoe Rim Trail, CA The Tahoe Rim Trail has just seen yet another legendary feat of ultra-running speed and endurance. On Friday, July 3, Colorado native, Kyle Curtin set off with an ambitious goal – to set a new fastest known time (FKT) on the fabled Tahoe Rim Trail – without any support. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California and Nevada, the Rim […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
Kansas Ultramarathon Runner Struck by Lightning During Race, Dies Tragically A Kansas runner has died after being hit by lightning near the finish line of a 31 mile (50km) ultramarathon, BBC News says. Thomas Stanley, 33, received first aid from runners and officials at the Elk City State Park race on Saturday, but died from his injuries, police say. Stanley is survived by his wife, Ashley, and three children. A […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 1, 2019 0 Comments
Legendary Ultra Runner Kilian Jornet to Attempt to Join Prestigious ‘Bob Graham Round Club’ in UK’s Lake District 29 year old Kilian Jornet has pretty much seen and achieved it all. Born and raised in the mountains of Spain, he was climbing and running up some of Spain’s highest peaks whilst still in school. Well known and respected for his superhuman speed records up some of the worlds most iconic peaks, he currently holds the ‘Fastest Known Times’ […] Industry News Steven Agar | July 26, 2017 1 Comment
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