The Mountain Outpost Dispatch

Host Brett Hornig sits down at the finish with the Men's Black Canyon 100K podium at Emery Henderson Trailhead.

Corrine Malcolm joins us live from Chilleen's on 17 - the Black Canyon race expo - with some of the women's favorites for the 2025 Black Canyon Ultras. Athletes include Emkay Sullivan, Riley Brady, Abby Hall, Katie Asmuth & Tara Dower.

In this episode of Chasing Gold, host Schuyler Hall sits down with Jenna Bensko, a rising force in the ultrarunning world known for her gritty performances and relentless racing style. With wins at Cayuga Trails 50K, Quad Rock 25M, and Never Summer 60K, Jenna has proven her ability to excel across a variety of tough courses. Most recently, she delivered a breakout performance at the Black Canyon 100K, battling to a fourth-place finish and coming just shy of a golden ticket to Western States. As she continues to push her limits, Jenna is quickly establishing herself as a name to watch in the ultra scene.

In this episode of Chasing Gold, host Schuyler Hall sits down with Eli Hemming, a former professional triathlete who has quickly made waves in the trail and ultrarunning world. Ranked 5th in the 2024 Ultrarunner of the Year balloting, Eli has wasted no time proving himself at the highest level, delivering standout performances such as his course record win at Black Canyon 60K and a commanding victory at OCC 57K. His rapid rise in the sport has made him one of the most exciting athletes to watch as he continues to push his limits on the trails.

In this episode of Chasing Gold, host Schuyler Hall sits down with Ryan Raff, a former NAU cross country standout and rising talent in the ultrarunning scene. A member of NAU’s NCAA National Championship team, Ryan has seamlessly transitioned to the trails, showcasing his speed and endurance at some of the sport’s biggest events.In 2024, he set the course record at the Crown King Scramble 50K, placed top ten at the Canyons 100K Golden Ticket race, and won the Tushars Mountain Runs 70K.

In this episode of Chasing Gold, host Schuyler Hall sits down with Tara Dower, a professional ultrarunner and FKT specialist pushing the limits of endurance. From setting records on iconic trails like the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Benton MacKaye Trail, and Colorado Trail to winning the 2023 Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile, Tara has established herself as a force in the sport.She placed 7th at last year’s Black Canyon 100K and most recently set the overall fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail.

In this episode of Chasing Gold, host Schuyler Hall sits down with Tim Tollefson. With 17 years of running experience—including a journey from high school to the Olympic Trials—Tim made a bold transition to trail racing in 2014. His first trail race saw him win the USATF 50k National Championship, smashing Max King’s course record by 4 minutes, and he hasn't looked back since.A 2-time US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, 3rd place finisher at UTMB 170k, and Flagline 50k course record holder, Tim has cemented his place as one of the sport’s top ultrarunners.

Join Schuyler Hall in this episode of Chasing Gold as he sits down with EmKay Sullivan ahead of the 2025 Black Canyon 100K Golden Ticket Race. A former Division I coach at the University of Nevada, Sullivan has made a seamless transition from collegiate track to elite-level trail and ultra racing. Running for CRAFT and training in Reno, Nevada, she’s competed both domestically and internationally, with standout performances including a win at Way Too Cool 50K, a runner-up finish at Broken Arrow Skyrace, and a top-10 at Marathon du Mont Blanc.