Durango's Jason Schlarb teamed up with three men to conquer the Hardrock 100 course during a March ski traverse. Now, the ultra-marathon star will get his first chance to compete in the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run.
Durango’s Jason Schlarb completed the Hardrock 100 course on skis with a group of three other men in March. Together, they completed the first ski traverse of the course. Now, Schlarb is ready to run the Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run after finally being selected in the lottery. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Durango’s Jason Schlarb will hope to kiss the Hardrock for a second time in 2016. After kissing it to complete the first-ever ski traverse of the course, he hopes to kiss it once more to signal the end of his Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run. Courtesy of Noah Howell
The first group to ever ski the Hardrock Hundred course came together for a celebratory photo at Grants Swamp. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Climbing the summit of Handies Peak, the group reached the highest point of the course at more than 14,000 feet. It was an accomplishment worthy of a high-five. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Climbing the summit of Handies Peak, the group reached the highest point of the course at more than 14,000 feet. Courtesy of Noah Howell
The Hardrock 100 course is a true mountaineering experience no matter what time of year. In March, Scott Simmons needed an ice axe to get up some steep pitches. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Jason Schlarb looked strong during his ski down to Eureka. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Big Agnes, an outdoors gear supplier, helped support the trip by setting up camp with a fire, a hot meal and tents already put up after the first day of the trip. Courtesy of Noah Howell
The final climb up Engineer Pass provided incredible views of the San Juans. Courtesy of Noah Howell
The group boot-packed their way to Kroger’s, but there were no shots of tequila awaiting at the top like there is during the trail race. Courtesy of Noah Howell
On the final day of the trip, the group crossed Mineral Creek together with enthusiasm. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Descending Ophir allowed the group to get some fast downhill turns. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Scott Simmons made a glorious ski descent down a beautiful pass. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Skinning through the wind was one of several challenges the group faced. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Jason Schlarb made sure Paul Hamilton properly applied his sunscreen during a fun moment on the trip. Courtesy of Noah Howell
Route finding was critical, and each decision took a toll on the team. Courtesy of Noah Howell
The group skied the Hardrock Hundred course in the counter-clockwise direction over the course of four days. Courtesy of Noah Howell
