Tagged: Black Mountain

Black Mt. Biergartan race day photos from Nathan Starzynski

“As runners neared the top of Black Mountain, the sound of the vuvuzela grew louder. Music played in the trees, and a festive celebration was taking place at the summit. Spurred on by cheers and encouragement, smiles were aplenty as runners caught sight of the Black Mt. Biergarten banner. The...

Black Mountain Biergarten race day photos from John Reynolds

“I just loved trying to capture the joy and enthusiasm of the runners.  Having done some ultras myself, I know what a personal journey it is.  But it’s also clearly a very social one too, and seeing the runners and aid station volunteers in action reminded me why trail running...

Press Release – Knee Knacker 2017

(North Vancouver, British Columbia) – The Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run, commonly know as the ‘Knee Knacker’, has arrived once again and will be held this coming Saturday, July 8th. As one of Canada’s largest and oldest ultra-marathon races, the Knee Knacker takes participants from Horseshoe Bay to Deep...

June 25, 2017 – Training run videos and photos from the first half

Here are Karen Chow’s videos and photos from the first half of the Knee Knacker. Video at the Start:  The energy of the group at Nelson Canyon Park.   Thank you runners for the enthusiasm. ? Black Mountain videos:   Runners demonstrating snow running technique during the descent from Black Mountain.   Missed some runners because the “record off”...

June 25, 2017 – Training run photos by Salvador Miranda

What a weather contrast from last week’s training run.   From cloud, mist and rain to blue skies and heat!  The snow is quickly melting at Cypress.  Whether it will be gone by race day, we will know in less than two weeks. Salvador Miranda’s training run photos as the runners climb to Eagle Bluffs are in this...