“What’s so great about the hill climb, is it’s just pure pain from the get go,” says Missoula trail legend Mike Foote.Īt the 2017 edition of the race, mere minutes before the gun went off, Foote showed up as a late entrant. Sentinel Hill Climb that starts on the University of Montana campus and finishes 2,000 feet above the Missoula Valley. These switchbacks make up the first third of the Mt. The most popular hiking trail in Missoula switchbacks 13 times en route to a giant cement “M” that overlooks the city. JWhy Run It: Community vibe and free ice cream at the bottom. Photo by Vo-tography Images Sentinel Hill Climb Foote nears the finish of the Sentinel Hill Climb.
They are sure to give you burning quads and a spectacular view from the finish. These five vertical trail races each started as a simple test of who could get to the top of a local landmark the quickest. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īnytime there is an iconic hill or mountain near a community of outdoor-oriented folk, you can almost guarantee that someone has pointed to it and said “I’ll race you to the top!” Pretty soon, that bar bet turns into an organized event, open to anyone who wants to vie for King and Queen of the Hill.
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