This week I react to the recently announced White Mountains Bounty by Run the Whites. $10,000 annually to be allocated to five of the most competitive mountain running routes in the Northeast.

The Presidential Traverse - 18mi 8.5k ft vert

Pemi Loop - 29mi 9kft vert

Hut Traverse - 45mi 16k ft vert

White Mountains 100 - 95mi 34k ft vert

Mahoosuc Traverse 28mi 11k ft vert

Each route has either $1,000 or $2,000 if you set the new mens or womens FKT. If you crack the top 10, you will also be paid out amounts varying from $50 - $200. People know that the Northeast has some of the most difficult and technical terrain in the country, but not many pros stick around and put emphasis on the region. This will no doubt bring out more elite mountain runners to give a crack at these routes and help legitimize the routes and the athletes in the region. Its going to be exciting to follow in the coming years.

Putting money on the routes has raised some questions and concerns as well. I give my thoughts on all of them. Let me know what you think.

I finish up with some Western States thought from the absolutey epic 2026 edition.

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