Person standing on a mountain with a scenic view of valleys and mountains in the background
Black and white portrait of a man with tattoos on his arm, wearing a patterned shirt.

Joseph DeMoor

DISCIPLINE:

  • Mountain Running® Team
  • Skiing Team

ABOUT ME:

I was raised in Buena Vista, Colorado, at the base of some of the highest mountains in the lower 48, surrounded by people who were passionate for life in outdoor spaces. This foundation continues to inspire me to push myself in the mountains. I'm passionate about conserving our planet's wilderness and treading lightly through our mountain environments.

 

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2015 | Nolan's 14 attempt and fail with my brother Seth
2016 | Marrying my best friend, Mackenzie Leigh
2019 | Summited Colorado's 100 Highest Peaks, the Centennials
2021 | 3rd place finish at the USA Mountain Running Championships
2022 | Skyrunning World Championship:
                1st place vertical race
                6th place Sky Championship
                3rd in the combined category 
Ongoing - Overcoming mental health injuries and continuing to chase goals in the mountains via running and skiing

Q+A:

Who is your favorite running partner?

My brother Seth, he has been my coach, mentor, and best friend for many years, that's a pretty fun person to go on a run with.

What's your go-to hype song?

"Go the Distance" by The White Buffalo

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

Boulder X Approach Shoe

Which charity/advocacy organization do you support or belong to?

Aspen Ski Company's Environment Foundation, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, 350.org, Colorado Mountain Club

 

RESTING HEART RATE

low ;)

 

Banner photo: © Rocko Menzyk