This trail is largely for those interested in heading up, steeply. Moderated with switchbacks at times, and with a gradual traverse when you need it, the rewards here are not without effort. The actual summit is a rock-scramble, but the views and the flower-packed west facing slope near the top can be enjoyed without making the true top. More than a few remaining old-growth trees and a soft tread make this a well-rounded hike whether it is a training hike or your weekend reward.

The Wasatch 7 is made up of the seven major peaks in the Wasatch range that surround Utah Valley. They include: Lone Peak, Mt. Timpanogos, Cascade Mountain, Provo Peak, Spanish Fork Peak, Loafer Mountain, and Mt. Nebo. Different routes will produce different total distances and elevation gains. Each peak gives a beautiful view of the valley and the other mountains in the Wasatch 7. FKT times start from the first step on the first peak to the last step on the last peak, so try to summit all 7 peaks in as few days as possible. 

From Grouse Gulch (Silverton side):  Run up the trail to American Grouse Pass (2.2 miles or so) then drop down about .75 miles towards American Basin. When the trail splits take the right and follow it up to Handies Pk (14,080 ft).  Note that the Hardrock 100 uses this route.

Start at the Parking Area at the entry of the Halltal, north of Absam. Immediately there is the 1000HM climb to the Hochmahdkopf. Run with awesome view the ridge westwards to Törl and a short Downhill. From there the path is small and sometimes not very visible, but go towards Stempljoch. From there you run the "Wilde Bande Steig" to the Lavatscher Joch. The trail is named after a group of adventures Alpinistst from the 1880ies. 

Continue to the Bettelwurfhütte (Water fountain!) and find a brutal Downhill to the finish line.

Scenic Route around the Kalkkögel Mountains in Axamer Lizum, Tirol.

This was the FKT Austria Monatsstrecke September 2020.

Start at the Parking Axamer Lizum. You run south via the Halsl to Stubaital. Via the awesome Glattlsteig you arrive at Schlickeralm. Climb the way up to Sennjochhütte and follow the trail between Niederer Burgstall and Hoher Burgstall. The highest point is Seejöchl (2519m). Follow the Downhill north to Adolf Pichler Hütte and start here the last climb to Hoadl. From there it is all downhill to the Finish at the Axamer Lizum Parking.

This route is entirely runnable and combines speedy singletrack with breathtaking views, including an alpine lake, all while circumnavigating Mt. Yale (14,196').