Kilian Jornet Climbs 177 Peaks in Eight Days
He covered nearly 500 kilometres and ascended over 40,000 metres of elevation
Kilian Jornet has just spent eight days running 486 kilometres and climbing 177 peaks that are 3,000-metres or higher. His Pyrenees accomplishment included 43,000 metres of elevation gain. “One of the most difficult things I’ve ever done,” he said.
Jornet is one of the world’s best mountain runners, he holds the fastest known time speed records for the ascent and descent of several peaks including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. He also holds the 24-hour uphill skiing record of 23,864 metres.
Jornet was forced to withdraw from the renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc this year, which he had won four times, after sustaining an injury in his sacrum during the Eiger Trail race in Switzerland. This spring, he attempted to solo Everest via the West Ridge, read about it here.
Jornet is widely respected for sharing his training data of all kinds, for both public interest and scientific use. His followers were able to track him on Strava, where each summit was posted. A staunch environmental advocate, Jornet was self-propelled during the adventure and biked between mountains. “I had climbed these peaks when I was 13 but did not remember them, making this a visually intense experience,” he said.
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