Alex Kurt
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Alex Kurt

Alex Kurt is a Minnesota native, an avid runner, a novice climber, a begrudging cyclist, and an enthusiastic skier. A graduate of St. John's University and the University of Minnesota, he is most proud of his 6:48 PR in the beer mile.


Get High in Bed: How to Acclimatize at Home

One Man’s Method: High-Altitude Mountaineering to 5.13 Rock

Ultrarunning Is About To Get Really, Really Fast

coast headlamp in use

‘Lightning Ascent’ Of Himalayan Peak Is 8,000-Meter Record

Where No One Has Gone Before: 600 Miles Across ‘Crown Of Continent’

Ultras Are Still An Old Man’s (or Woman’s) Game

‘Perfect’ Hardrock 100 Ultra Race Ends In Tie

Endurance Athletes: Should You Eat Junk Food?

Meet Jay Arrowsmith-DeCoux, The ‘Trail Running Mayor’

Dream Job: Make It As An Outdoors Photographer

Sasha DiGiulian’s ‘Permanent Summer Break’

Ultimate ‘Tour Divide’ MTB: Bike-Packing Build For 2,745 Miles

What It Takes: Age 17, Runner Completes 100-Mile Ultra

Think Ironman Is Too Easy? Get Heavy With Leadman

Meb’s Tips For Performing Into Your 40s And Beyond

Balancing Act: The Jam-Packed Life Of Jimmy Chin

Dream Job? Start Your Own Gear Brand

Film Chronicles Europe’s Toughest Mountain Ultra

‘Bike Washing Machine’ For Multitasking Athletes

Pro Runner Rickey Gates Explores Apostle Island Ice Caves

Snowshoe Racing Is Straight Up Misery

Skier & Ivy Leaguer: ’12-Year-Plan’ At Dartmouth

GoPro, Periscope Team Up For Live Broadcasting

Scholarship Aims to Grow Women’s Biking

Patagonia R1 Hoody: Three Weeks, No Stink With Polygiene

Arrowhead 135: Gear Breakdown For Extreme Winter Race

Cotopaxi Tikal: A Waterproof Shell That ‘Gives Back’

Mud: The Great Equalizer for Runners

The Beard Is Dead; Long Live The Beard!