It was an honor and a pleasure to be included in this year's 'Golden 6 Summits' fast group-hike that was put on by Ulli and Traudl. As it was my first event with this group I was both excited and nervous. I realized right away that I couldn't find a friendlier, more encouraging group of athletes to spend my first 'longer' distance event with. Everyone accepted me and my inexperience. They were extremely helpful, offering technique and training tips, as well as entertaining- by sharing countless anecdotes. It is unfortunate that I was not able to complete the 2nd and 3rd loops, however I felt proud to have traversed a 'personal-best' distance with that group.

Special thanks to Traudl who was a beacon of hope at the end of each stage, waiting with words of encouragement and tools of nourishment- and hydration.

And 'thank you' to Ulli for allowing me to participate, and for making me feel a part of the team. I anxiously await the next event.

Thanks again!

Another great Ultra put on by RDs Ulli and Traudl Kamm, was held on Sat. June the 5th in the beautiful foothills around the Historic Frontier Town of Golden, Colorado! The race consisted of 3 Loops, with a total mileage of approx. 35 miles.

Loop # 1 consisted of climbs over Mt. Zion, Lookout Mt., Indian Mt. and South Table Mt. and it was the longest of the loops, with a total mileage of almost 20 miles and elevation gain of 3,800 ft.

Loop # 2 consisted of only one climb over Mt. Galbright or Mt. Galbraith to be more correct! This climb took place around 1:30pm or so and by this time the temp. had climbed into the 90s and with all that exposure and the steep climbs and no shade, we all really felt it, but we all made it okay! Total distance was approx. 5.5 or 6 miles with total climb of 1,650ft.

Loop # 3 the last loop, consisted of one major climb over North Table Mt., total mileage approx. 9 miles and total climb of 1,100ft. By this time it was around 4:30pm and the weather was really threatening, with a lot of clouds and lightning and thunder all around us, but we were very fortunate because it all by-passed us and we were treated with this gorgeous rainbow and to the left and right of us we were also treated by the beautiful sight of herds of dear grazing peacefully in the meadow!

We kept encouraging each other and talking about various things and of course Ulli as always, he was entertaining us with old stories and some great jokes, which kept us motivated and made the 13 something hours go very quickly!

But the top prize goes to Traudl, who was always waiting for us at the various aid-stations, with great sandwiches, drinks and everything else that we requested and gave us a big smile and a great hug as we departed! We couldn't have done it without her!

This was really a great training Ultra for any major upcoming 100 milers and the organization was excellent! Looking forward to the next one! Thanks a million to both Ulli and Traudl for a job well done!!

One more thing I would like to mention is that the expenses for the food and the drinks should not be coming out of your own pockets, but we as runners should bear the cost of such items!

Again great job Ulli and Traudl,

Last weekend I had the opportunity to participate in yet another of Ulli's fantastic events. The weather was perfect as were the conditions.

Unfortunately I was one of the group who had cut-out after 1 loop in order to fulfill other obligations in the afternoon but the time I spent was well worth it.

With the abbreviated mileage (19.1) I was able to talk my fiancé into participating in her first event ever. She loved it thanks to the great hospitality of Ulli and Traudl.

I am truly looking forward to the next event as is my Bride.

Thanks for everything.

Joshua Mitchell