“The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month: Timmy Parr
Leadville’s Timmy Parr is the U.S. Skyrunner Series 2015 “Sky” division champion. That’s hardly all that’s he done though, and it’s this body of work – 21 races this year – that make him our September “The Runner Box” Colorado Runner of the Month.
VFuel Colorado Trail of the Month: Elk Park/Needleton Loop, San Juan Mountains
40 miles and a 17,000 feet of elevation gain (!), the Elk Park/Needleton loop through the Weminuche Wilderness in Colorado's San Juan Mountains is Jeff Valliere's favorite Colorado trail. Well known for his uphill running and climbing, Valliere, of Louisville, tells us all about this bucket list…
George Zack and Jack: How They Won the Triple Crown of Burro Racing
The goal in Pack Burro Racing is to win the Triple Crown, races in Fairplay, Buena Vista and Leadville. George Zack and his racing companion, Jack, had come close in 2012 and 2014, winning two out of the three races. But this year, Jack sprang to life at key moments and they dashed to victory in all…