25-Year-Old Mountaineer Simon Kearns Shatters Mount Rainier Unsupported Round-Trip Speed Record by 31 Minutes

The landscape of high-altitude endurance sports saw a significant shift on May 9, 2026, when 25-year-old mountaineer and professional guide Simon Kearns established a new benchmark on Mount Rainier. Kearns,…

Measuring the Shrinking Giants: The Quest for Mount Rainier’s True Elevation

At 5:00 a.m. on a clear morning in May 2026, a specialized team of climbers and surveyors navigated the steep, icy slopes of Mount Rainier with a level of urgency…