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Skyrunning championships in Spain taking Carbondale, other U.S. runners to new heights

There’s trail running, and then there’s mountain “skyrunning,” as it’s called. The major difference, explained Carbondale runner and member of the U.S. Skyrunning Team Joseph DeMoor, is a greater emphasis on vertical gain and navigating courses that reach well above treeline. “Skyrunning has its roots in Europe, and that’s still the heart of the sport,” […]

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Joseph DeMoor wins gold in Skyrunning World Vertical Championship

Elite mountain runner and Carbondale local Joseph DeMoor is no stranger to podiums and fastest known times (FKTs), but his dominant performance at the 2022 Skyrunning World Championships, held Sept 9-11, is one for the record books. Attracting world class athletes from over 35 countries to the awe-inspiring Ossola Valley in Italy, the championships featured […]

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