By Mathias Eichler
This was Beast of Big Creek 2026!
Watch the recap video of the return of skyrunning to the USA and North America's only stop on the Skyrunner World Series.
Mountain guide Simon Kearns sets a new FKT from Paradise to the Summit of Mount Rainier and back. What a stellar day (few hours) out. RMI Expeditions celebrating his achievement:
On May 9th, RMI guide Simon Kearns ran from the Paradise parking lot to the summit of Mount Rainier and back in 3 hours, 43 minutes, and 52 seconds, shattering the previous unsupported on-foot record by more than 30 minutes.
13 years of dreaming. Two failed attempts. One very good day.
FKT entry. Strava file. Instagram. Seattle Times.
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