Jackson Cole

ABOUT ME: 

Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, I ventured out to Alamosa, Colorado for college in 2014. The 14,000ft peaks of the Sangre De Cristo range left an immediate impression on me, one that still fuels the fire today. Blanca Peak (Sissnajjini) was the first Peak I climbed in 2017 and I have been running in the Mountains ever since! 

The Mountains in Colorado have given me a life of adventure and sense of purpose that I couldn't find anywhere else, they motivate me to rise early and suffer constantly, and have driven me to explore other ranges around the United States such as the Tetons, Absaroka-Beartooths & Cascades. 

Mountain terrain can be complicated and at times technical, La Sportiva products have given me the ability to explore these places to their fullest potential. The only obstacle between myself and the mountain in front of me is my own ability, and that is an awesome feeling!

PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Jul 2017 | 12 FKT's since July 2017
Jun 2019 | Winning the Old Gabe 50k in Bozeman, Montana
Sept 2019 | A 24 hours unsupported run, traversing a section of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Going from the town of Crestone, CO to the Great Sand Dunes National Park. 
Oct 2019 | Climbing the Ellingwood Arete on the Crestone Needle 
Jul 2020 | Crestone 14er Group Traverse FKT 

Q+A:

Who is your favorite running partner?

Robert Guinn is my go to Mountain partner, his excitement is infectious and his boldness pushes me further!

What is your go-to hype song?

Give you up- Darius remix by Cryon

What was the first La Sportiva product you tried?

The La Sportiva Bushido. I've been hooked ever since.

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

Alamosa Colorado Search and Rescue & SLVGO

RESTING HEART RATE: 

35 bpm