Speed and FKTs

Close shot of Abbeg signaling "four" with her hand and dressed in trailrunning outfit.

‘Casual’ Runner Bags Patagonia FKT

Jenny Abegg of the U.S. is an unlikely athlete...
February 25, 2025
Lenka poses in front of a Condor statue, her Aconcagua speed record printed on the photo

Slovak Woman Shatters Fastest Time Up Aconcagua

Lenka Polackova of Slovakia has smashed the female FKT...
January 30, 2025
Andrews' feet with light boots and microspikes at camp 3 on Ama Dablam.

Tyler Andrews and Chris Fisher Bag Different FKTs on Ama Dablam

Last Sunday, Tyler Andrews and Chris Fisher added FKTs...
November 8, 2024
Close shot of Kilian Jornet with a headlamp and primaloft jacket in the night.

Kilian Jornet Reflects on Frantic Alpine Challenge in Thoughtful Diary

A month ago, Kilian Jornet climbed all 84 of...
October 17, 2024
Runners jumping over rocks in big mountains

How Tyler Andrews Smashed the FKT on Manaslu

Picture this: You’re running in the mountains alone with...
October 15, 2024
Lachlan Morton cycles on rural road

450Km a Day: Lachlan Morton Cycles Around Australia in New FKT

Australian cyclist Lachlan Morton, 32, just broke one of...
October 7, 2024
Tyler Andrews on the summit of Manaslu yesterday.

Manaslu Fastest Known Time Details; Ski Descent Ahead

Tyler Andrews is back in Base Camp. On the...
September 20, 2024
File image of Tyler Andrews running on Manaslu

American Runner Tyler Andrews Bags Manaslu FKT

American Tyler Andrews summited Manaslu today shortly before 1:30...
September 19, 2024
Babicz looks tiny in the mmiddle of the huge wall of Matterhorn

Filip Babicz Speed Climbs All Four Ridges of the Matterhorn

Filip Babicz of Poland has chosen the Matterhorn for...
September 4, 2024
The climbers smile to the camera with the sun setting behind them

Dani Arnold and Simon Gietl Link Three Dolomites Faces in a Day

Shortly after Micha Rinn and Christian Bickel traversed the...
September 3, 2024
Close shot of Kilian with sunglasses and helmet with his record on text.

Kilian Jornet Completes the 82 Alpine 4,000’ers in a Record 19 Days

The magnitude of the feat is off the scales:...
September 2, 2024
CLose shot of Jornet with helmet, sunglasses and a tired-looking face

Next Up for Kilian Jornet: Mont Blanc

After summiting an astonishing 63 peaks over 4,000m in...
August 30, 2024
Jornet as seen from behind as he moves toward the east face of Matterhorn in the morning sun

After a Rare Rest Day, Kilian Jornet is Off Again

Kilian Jornet took his first day off since starting...
August 28, 2024
Kilian Jornet shillouetting while scrambling on a ridge in low light

An Otherworldly Kilian Jornet Smashes All Previous Records on His Alpine Connections Challenge

On August 10, Kilian Jornet won Switzerland's Sierre Zinal...
August 23, 2024
Andrew Hamilton and Andrea Sansone smiling in rain jackets

New FKT: 58 Colorado Peaks in 12-Plus Days

BY ESZTER HORANYI On July 15, Andrea Sansone and Andrew...
July 17, 2024
Druelle with a cap in a mountain area.

Vadim Druelle Bags FKT on Nanga Parbat: 15h 15min

Going without bottled oxygen, Vadim Druelle of France climbed...
July 11, 2024
Andrews descends down an ice ledge on an otherwise vertical section of the Khumbu Icefall

FKT Runners to Attempt Lhotse This Weekend

Ultra-runners Tyler Andrews and Chris Fisher came to the...
May 14, 2024
Sentinel satellite image showing Everest and the Khumbu glacier with areas in blue ice marked

Everest Winds Drop, Climbers On the Move

Winds in the Himalaya are slowly dying down as...
May 3, 2024
The climbers smile, shoulder to shoulder, with high mountains behind them.

U.S. Ultrarunners Aim For FKTs on Pumori and Lhotse

Last year, ultrarunner Tyler Andrews of the U.S. went...
April 17, 2024
Hiker atop rocky peak, Kyrgyzstan.

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
February 25, 2024
Andrews smiles for a selfie, with mirror sun glasses and a background of peaks and lakes.

Tyler Andrews and the Future of Himalayan FKTs

Tyler Andrews is currently relaxing on Thailand's beaches after...
November 9, 2023
Mont Blanc

Adventure Links of the Week

When we’re not outdoors, we get our adventure fix...
October 29, 2023
Matheo Jacquemoud with mountaineering jacket and snglases takes a selfie on a flat snow summit, Everest and Lhotse in background.

Fastest Known Time on Ama Dablam

In the last few years, several climbers have attempted...
October 23, 2023
Benjamin Vedrines at the Noire de Peuterey.

Vedrines, Maguet Set Record Times on Two Classic Alps Routes

On July 10, Benjamin Vedrines climbed summited 4,808m Mont...
July 13, 2023

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