Kilian Blogs About His ‘States Of Elevation’ Project

This blog post is as long as his project. Reading it now… and maybe for a few more days.

Let me start with its genesis. After linking peaks across the Alps last year and the Pyrenees the year before, I wanted more of that continuous motion in alpine terrain. Western States was my main racing goal, and while planning for it I realized that, despite many trips to the U.S. over the past 15 years and having many friends there, vast regions were still unknown to me: their landscapes and their cultures. A summit link‑up felt like the right way to explore both the country and my own long endurance capacities.

Posting it now so you can get a head start. Will highlight some pieces later.