The Guardian Covers Kilian’s ‘State of Elevation’ Project

Andy Cochrane, The Guardian:

Jornet is a minimalist who often goes hours without food or water. He’s an environmental advocate who believes in protecting wild places. He’s so proficient in technical terrain that it comes as naturally as walking. But above all, Jornet is an artist. Projects like States of Elevation are how he leaves his mark: encouraging others to explore wild places, without leaving scars on the land itself.

I have heard Killian be called many things, but “artist” hasn’t come to my mind, and it’s a perfect fit. Sure, he’s an athlete, but for Kilian it’s never been just about the performances or the numbers. That’s what sets him apart from many (most) others in our sport. And that’s why it’s such a privilege to be experiencing him a the heights of his career. What a ray of light in these dumb and dark times.