

2018-2019 season highlights include representing Canada at the Skimo World Championship and best North American finish at Trofeo Mezzalama. Kylee Ohler – Kylee is the most decorated Canadian Ski Mountaineer today.Kris Mendoza – Kris won the World’s Toughest Mudder in 2018 and is one of the best obstacle course racers today.Gavin Coombs – Gavin is a Colorado ultra runner who has taken podium places at the Behind the Rocks and Pikes Peak Ultras.Gabe Joyes – Gabe is a 4 place finisher at the Hardrock 100, school teacher and race director based in Wyoming.She will look to improve her result there in 2019.

Camelia Mayfield – In 2018 Camelia was 7 at the Western States Endurance Run.Ashleigh Thompson – Ashleigh is a runner, PhD student and member of Natives Outdoors, an organization that brings Native people more recreation opportunities.Taylor Nowlin holds the Grand Canyon’s Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim fastest known time which she took during a week when the record changed hands three different times. “Scott continues to reinvent himself in the sport, first as a super successful racer, next as an author and public personality and now as someone who draws motivation from personal projects like the Appalachian Trail,” said Buzz Burrell, Ultimate Direction Brand Manager and the person who popularized the term “FKT.” “We are continuing to support Scott’s goals because they are always relevant and inspiring.”Īdditional new UD ambassadors include Latoya Shauntay-Snell, a runner and chef who speaks credibly about body positivity and inclusivity for all people in the sport. He currently holds the fastest known time for the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Karel Sabbe, current Appalachian Trail fastest known time holder and the last man standing at this year’s Barkley Marathons, joins the UD ambassador team for the 2019 season. Jurek was fundamental to the creation of UD’s iconic Signature Series hydration vests. Jurek is the most successful ultrarunner of all time, previous holder of the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, and a New York Times best selling author. (May 16, 2019) – Ultimate Direction, the first hydration pack company, has re-signed Scott Jurek to its ambassador team for 2019. Get access to everything we publish when youīOULDER, COLO.
