Kyle Richardson’s 700th Rep of Boulder’s Green Mountain

This article originally appeared on Trail Runner

Green Mountain sits high at 8,148 feet on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado. It's a beloved trek for runners, hikers, and mountain bikers alike. Professional runner Kyle Richardson calls it a "world class hill climb," having summited it more than 700 times. In episode one of Peaks Project from Black Diamond, Richardson and Boulder community members share why this mountain is so special to them.

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