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. 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
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