Elks Range Archives – The Sopris Sun Donate Current Issue→ Past Issues Your community connector News Features Community Calendar Special Sections Archives Obituaries Opinion Letters Columns Español Advertise Rates Specifications About Us Mission Board Staff Editorial Freelance Writers Newsletter Proofreaders Translators Finance and Business Development Art and Design Graphic Designer Illustrators Photographers Web and Social Media Distribution Youth Journalism Program Donate Locations Contact Events Search Search Elks Range Locations: News By Will Buzzerd Published Sep. 14, 2022 Elks Traverse record shattered by local distance runner Michael Wirth, triumphant at the end of 22.5 hours of nonstop running. Courtesy photo The Elks Traverse — a route which connects every 14er in the Elk Range — extends approximately 54 miles and totals over 23,000 feet of elevation gain. From north to south, that’s Capitol, Snowmass, North Maroon, Pyramid, Maroon, Conundrum and Castle. On Tuesday, Aug. 9 — at about 4 a.m.… read more → The Sopris Sun is a 501(c)(3) community nonprofit weekly newspaper. Please help support our work by making a donating today and signing up for our newsletter. MAKE A DONATION Subscribe to Our Newsletter News Features Community Calendar Special Sections Opinion Letters Columns Advertise Rates Specifications Submit Event About Us Mission Board Staff Sopris Sun Contact Us Shop Locations Donate © 2022 The Sopris Sun | Carbondale, CO Website Design by Titan Digital | login Close ▲Top ▲Top