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Portrait of Kyle Richardson
  • Longs Peak FKT
  • Flatiron Quinfecta FKT
  • Green Mountain RoundTrip FKT
  • LA Freeway FKT
  • Tempo Film Series (Boulder, CO & Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Kyle Richardson is a Colorado-based professional runner and mountain athlete who is best known for his high-stakes, high-speed endurance feats in the Rocky Mountains. "I feel the most at home when I’m outside pushing my body to its limits. I draw my inspiration from the landscape and use this to push myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. I have a deep sense of appreciation and respect for the mountains, and it is where I feel most alive.” A true 4-season Athlete with the love of self-powered missions, Kyle embodies the BD spirit and ethos.

The Distance 8 is the perfect pack for lightweight alpine running missions. It can hold everything from trekking poles to an ice axe all in a small package with easy upfront storage for hydration and nutrition. The pack simply works and allows you to point and keep your focus on the terrain.

- KYLE RICHARDSON

Kyle Richardson running with the Distance 8 running pack.
Black Diamond athlete Kyle Richardson running with his Distance Kit.

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