Hands and feet gripping the ground saturated with rain, they are trying to discover the next sturdy tuft of grass or rock to bare some weight. Each step of progress feels satisfying until the eyes glance up the mountain with a chilling realization of just how far you have traveled. Head down and keep moving becomes the mantra. This was the scene for the runners in the Vertical K and the last climb for the 39K and 55K at the Flagstaff Sky Races. Vertical K Race The clouds glided along as they hugged the peaks. With some fierce wind the runners of the Vertical K set out to conquer the slopes of Snowbowl, without snow and on …
