Cody Townsend Channels His Inner Kilian for Whistler Traverse

April 24, 2019 | By

The Spearhead Traverse in British Columbia is 20 miles long with 5,033 feet of elevation gain. Naturally, goofball Cody Townsend went all-out skimo racer for his attempt at the FKT.

While he didn’t come close, Townsend was hilarious the whole way. The video is part of Townsend’s “FIFTY” project: He plans to ski and record all 50 classic ski descents in North America.

kilian jornet a long day out
How Far Can Kilian Jornet Go Solo? 56 Hours, 104 Miles, 72,000 Vertical Feet

With enough food for 3 days, Kilian Jornet pushed himself to see how far he could go with just a small pack. His endurance feat is nearly unthinkable, but then again, this is Kilian Jornet we're talking about. This is 'A Long Day Out.' Read more…

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Midwest born, Nate Mitka is based in the GearJunkie Denver office. He is an advocate of all outdoor activities and has developed some habits, like running without headphones, eating raw vegetables, and fixing the chain on his ratty old bike.

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