By Mathias Eichler
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Just a month until the new Skyrunner USA National Series kicks off. Four incredible races invite you to touch the sky: Whiteface Skyrace, Beast of Big Creek, Skeetawk Skyline Scramble, Kismet Cliff Run.
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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