The first week of Crankworx 2025 started off sweltering, but rain arrived Thursday evening, affecting scheduling and causing the Red Bull Joyride to be moved to Sunday.
Every September, mountain runners of all kinds descend on Big Sky for The Rut, a notoriously technical 50-kilometer race through Montana's wild alpine terrain. The course includes nearly 10,000 feet of elevation gain, with rugged climbs, loose scree, and exposed ridgelines - including a dramatic summit push up Lone Peak at 11,166 feet.