How I Ran the Four Passes Loop in a Single Day

Completing the Four Passes Loop in a single day is a HUGE undertaking. This is the top backpacking route in Colorado - covering 28 miles and 8,615 feet of ascent. Doing it in a day takes quite a bit of experience and training. I’ve been a trail runner for 3 years. I wouldn’t call myself a professional athlete by any means, but I do live and train at 8,000 feet above sea level. I prepped for 4.5 months to get this done. Granted, I’m a toddler mom so having some buffer time to train was essential to my success. This was one of the hardest days I’ve ever had outside (not the hardest, but I’m an alpine climber and it came close!). You need a permit to park at the Maroon Bells trailhead. Permits sell out almost immediately, so be sure to snag yours here: https://www.visitmaroonbells.com/maroon-bells-parking-reservations/ A midnight-to-midnight pass is strongly recommended. Featured Gear NPS Parks Pass (gets you into the Maroon Bells for free): https://rei.pxf.io/4Gxm9G OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn SaltTabs Electrolyte Fast Chews: https://amzn.to/4mTuum9 Solomon Women’s Active Skin (12l): https://rei.pxf.io/je4dvP REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More Gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! ✨ Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ #trailrunning #trailrunningviews #colorado #coloradohiking ✨Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Buckskin Pass 01:27 - Snowmass Lake 02:02 - Trail Rider Pass 03:34 - Halfway point 04:04 - Frigid Air Pass 06:16 - West Maroon Pass 08:15 - Marathon mileage 09:16 - Outro