"Jornet's well-publicized States of Elevation project in 2025 was a feat in human endurance, mountain running, and planning. Starting on September 3, he linked 72 of the 14ers in the contiguous U.S in a human-powered fashion - on foot and bike - with a support crew following him and helping with logistics. He started with the 14,259-foot Longs Peak in Colorado, then went on to California and north to Washington, finishing on the 14,410-foot Mount Rainier."
"What is equally fascinating is the variety of terrain he traversed as he moved through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington. He passed through several national parks, many mountain ranges, two distinct deserts, endless forests, and a huge number of ecosystems, from desert to alpine."
"The 3.12 million square miles (8.08 million square kilometers) of the lower 48 are home to a wide range of different ecosystems, biomes, and geographical features. The area's massive size, significant longitudinal span, and varied topography lend themselves to a plethora of geographies."
Kilian Jornet's 2025 States of Elevation Project showcased an extraordinary feat of human endurance, covering 3.12 million square miles across the lower 48 states in 31 days. Starting September 3 at Longs Peak in Colorado, Jornet summited 72 peaks of 14,000 feet or higher, traveling through seven western states on foot and bike with support crew assistance. He finished at Mount Rainier in Washington on the 14,410-foot summit. Beyond the remarkable distance and elevation metrics, the project traversed varied terrain including national parks, multiple mountain ranges, two deserts, extensive forests, and numerous ecosystems ranging from desert to alpine environments. This journey represents both an exploration of human physical capabilities and a celebration of the American West's diverse geography and ecological systems.
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