Scott Jurek's Blog, page 7

Before the rains came, Rocky Mountain National Park.

Before the rains came, Rocky Mountain National Park.

She touched down on the Valley floor! Around 4:30pm Saturday (4...

She touched down on the Valley floor! Around 4:30pm Saturday (4 days, 9 hours), Jenn Shelton completed the 220 mile John Muir Trail after three unsuccessful attempts. Krissy Moehl stopped at mile 136 with major GI issues. Both are doing well now. Congrats ladies!

Jenn making her way to Garnet Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness

Last minute trip to the Sierras for some surprise “trail...

Last minute trip to the Sierras for some surprise “trail magic” for Krissy Moehl and Jenn Shelton on their 223 mile John Muir Trail record attempt!

Dusk at Long Lake, Bishop Pass Trail 10,700’

I’ve always wanted to get up this one! Mount of the Holy...

I’ve always wanted to get up this one! Mount of the Holy Cross, 14,005’

photo: Jenny Jurek

A side stop on the way home from Hardrock Hundred, Great Sand...

A side stop on the way home from Hardrock Hundred, Great Sand Dunes National Park. Stunning place!

A trip up and down Pikes Peak (14,100’), stellar way to...

A trip up and down Pikes Peak (14,100’), stellar way to welcome summer! 13.1 mile Barr Trail is good to go.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Scott Williamson | Backpacker Magazine

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Scott Williamson | Backpacker Magazine:

To hike from Mexico to Canada and back, a man needs strength and speed and luck. He needs something else, too. If only he knew what it was.

I’ve saved this article for years and came across it this week while going through an old office box. It’s one of my all-time favorite sports adventure articles, published in 2005 by Backpacker Magazine and cleverly written by Steve Friedman. In 2004 Scott Williamson was the first person to yoyo the 2,560 mile Pacific Crest Trail—hike from Mexico to Canada and back to Mexico in one season! Rumor has it, he’s hitting the trail again this month to take back the overall PCT speed record. Thanks for the inspiration Scott!

"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far...

"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." —T.S. Elliot

On our way to Pike of Stickle, a third into the Bob Graham Round. Lake District, UK.

Photo: Rickey Gates

Exploring the mountains on two wheels. 54 miles with over...

Exploring the mountains on two wheels. 54 miles with over 5,000’ of ascent from Boulder, gorgeous! Borrowed a bike from a buddy and got dragged out by my wife and her friend. Forgot how great it is to be on the bike!

Brainard Lake, CO 10,500’

Squamish, Canada at it’s finest! The new suspension...

Squamish, Canada at it’s finest! The new suspension bridge on the Sea To Sky Trail. So stoked to finally check out this trail running heaven!