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Trailrunner Kalie McKrystal has been missing on the Italian side of the Matterhorn since Sept 1 while scouting the Lion’s Ridge FKT route. She recently set FKTs on the Swiss Hornli route and Squamish’s Tantalus Peak, but aerial searches have been suspended and guides continue to search after a rocky summer and a rockfall near the Italian side. The last confirmed sighting was above Capanna Carrel (3,830 m).
Andrea Larson, an ultrarunner and adventure racer, set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) on Minnesota's Superior Hiking Trail (SHT), completing the 310-mile trail in just 6 days and 10 hours. Larson, who had never attempted an FKT or thru-hiked before, decided to take on the challenge and completed it unsupported, carrying all her supplies with her. Her accomplishment not only highlights her personal achievement but also brings attention to the lesser-known but stunningly beautiful Superior Hiking Trail.