“One of the Most Difficult Things I’ve Ever Done” – 35 Year Old Mountaineer After Climbing 177 Peaks in 8 Days

Vanquishing 177 peaks in eight days, the man behind the adventurous feat has taken the mountain-runners community by storm. Among the list of the world’s greatest mountain runners, Kilian Jornet has etched his name. He has accomplished unparalleled achievement by finishing the arduous journey through the Pyrenees. 

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to human endurance while pushing the boundaries. Let us delve into this article to get acquainted with Jornet’s daring undertaking. 

Evolution of Jornet as a mountain running legend

Covering an exhaustive distance of 486 kilometers, conquering 177 peaks, the journey of the mountain runner is synonymous with excellence. Among his record, he has accomplished all the peaks starting with a height of 3,000 meters. However, his Pyrenees climb with an elevation of 43,000 meters is “one of the most difficult climbs” according to Jornet. 

However, his recent accomplishment involves holding the fastest time speed record for climbing up and down different iconic peaks, including Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. Besides, he has the achievement of an impressive uphill skiing record within 24 hours under his possession. Besides the limited time revolving around the challenge, the staggering height of 23,864 meters elevation gain calls for attention.

About his climbing prowess, Jornet reiterated his memories associated with climbing with Gripped, “I had climbed these peaks when I was 13 but did not remember them, making this a visually intense experience.”

Jornet’s record-breaking career abounds in challenges and setbacks

Even though Jornet has achieved innumerable challenges, excelling in breaking and creating records, his life has been exposed to precariousness. After continuing victory for four consecutive years, the famous mountain runner had to withdraw from the renowned Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc this year. The reason behind disengagement is the serious injury that Jornet suffered during the Eiger Trail race in Switzerland. 

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However, even amidst impediments, he embarked on a solo adventure aiming at conquering Mount Everest while he chose the treacherous West Ridge as his commuting route. Apart from being focused on his triumphs, Jornet ensures to make a positive impact on the community at large. As an ardent environmental activist, he depends on a self-propelled mode of transportation through the mountains consciously incorporating biking as a part of the thrilling journey. 

Witnessing mountains from such close proximity since a tender age, Jornet’s journey serves as a poignant reminder of the deep connection that humans share with nature. As he embarks on reaching the summit of the lofty mountains within a restricted time, Jornet stands by his commitment to environmental advocacy honoring the co-existence of human beings and the cosmos. 

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