Durango, CO, Man Sets Stunning New Speed Record on 562-Mile Long Colorado Trail The Colorado Trail (CT) is one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in the U.S. The trail starts in Denver, ends in Durango, and spans over 562 miles in its longest variant and covers 80,000 vertical feet. Normal hikers usually take four to six weeks to complete the trail. Durango native Kyle Curtin finished the trail in under a […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Backpacker’s Dream Trip? Find Guided Hikes Around Lake Tahoe This Summer! What is the TRT? High in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located on the California border with Nevada, lies North America’s largest alpine lake. Lake Tahoe may be well known for its many major tourist attractions, but what backpackers may not recognize is that it is also home to an incredible multi-use trail system, the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). In […] Industry News Ryan Kime | May 3, 2022 1 Comment
The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S. When it comes to thru-hikes, names like the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles), Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles), and Continental Divide (3,100 miles) typically come to mind. Together, these three behemoths comprise what is known as the Triple Crown- the completion of which is the holy grail for avid thru-hikers. But what about the American Perimeter Trail? If you haven’t heard […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 2, 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
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
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