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Desolate Peaks

Name: Desolate Peaks
Start: 2024-08-17
End: 2024-08-17
Location: Lower Forni

Lower Forni, United States • 17 Aug 2024

Desolate Peaks is a challenging mountain running event in the Desolation Wilderness near South Lake Tahoe, CA. Participants navigate off-trail from peak to peak in a peak bagging circuit, with options for 21 Peaks, 17 Peaks, or an 11 Peak "Fun Run." The event is free and marginally supported, with a 30-hour time limit for completion. The route is not marked, requiring participants to have experience in trekking and running in the mountains. This event is not recommended for those without elite-level physical capability or off-trail navigation skills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Lower Forni

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