Thanks for another great video! That course looked steep! This looks like another 200 race I might be interested in 🤔😆 I just need to get Bigfoot 200 behind me 😁. Volunteers like you are priceless!

It’s so cool that you ended up volunteering

How did I never think about the instant potato packets? That, ramen, and pickle juice and I’m all set!

They didn’t advertise it as a Sky Race, but WOW! Those ascents and descents and views. You gave me vertigo just watching the video. 😊

Such a tough race, we were there pacing and crewing and the course was impressively brutal. Such a great attitude to keep on volunteering and pacing!

Thank you so much for not showing or including audio of you getting sick!! lol I’m sorry about you DNFing but glad to hear you still had a blast at the event! A bad race still ended up turning great in the end, sometimes that’s what running is all about! Adjusting to situations and still finding a way to have fun and support others!

Just the views were worth it. Wise decision Wes, I hope you get better and great way to finish on a high note.

Those views are stunning! I wish I didn't have such a fear of heights, bc this would be on my bucket list. I was getting nervous just watching.Thank you for sharing!

Great video again. That was quite the climbing - unbelievable. Way to make a tough situation fun by volunteering.

Glad you had a good race weekend, despite the DNF. Also, Is that a Squawk Mountain Hoodie? I have 3 or four of them, and love them.

Inspiring journey to follow along with as usual Wes! I've ran down in those parts, their is some tough terrain for sure. Come north and check out the Deathrace! It's a killer too ;)

Having someone like you at the aide station is priceless! Thanks for another great video!! That course looked rough! Steep and technical.

I just signed up for the 50K in 2025, which will be my first ultra. After watching this video, I'm so pumped! I saw there is some scree you have to cross. Do you recommend gaiters for this race?

Thank you for posting this Wes and showing such an honest portrayal of your struggles. You've had some great accomplishments. This looks like a very tough course.

Great video, thanks!

WOW. This takes me back to the fantastic views. Nice sharing some trails with you. Cheers 🍻 Jerry

The part of the course that you ran was gorgeous.

Another Epic race video… incredible and thank you for sharing…great effort 👊👏

Those views!! 🤩🤩🤩 Awesome!! 🤙🏼

What a race! So stunning from the mountains, the views on top the ridge, the descents, and just everything. My face would be so tired from smiling. LOL! Sorry to hear about your DNF, but you still did an amazing job. Probably best to listen to your body and not overdue it. Loved the video!

Brilliant video Wes. Keep it going 👍🏃🏻‍♂️💪

Hey wes, great video again!! Stay strong and keep on going 💪🔥

Another great video Wes. That area is brutal. Super technical with steep climbs/descents. There's a skyrace in that area called 'meet the minotaur' which destroyed me. I hope you will come back to conquer the divide. Would you say its on the level of Bigfoot difficulty wise? A lot of sinister sports races are brutal, from Death race, to sinister7, the divide200. The RD definitely pushes people to get the best out of them. They are putting on a new 200 in Canada next year I believe, you should sign up!

30:35 Whoa. My nightmare as an RD. Was it just going to be selfserve? You could get away with that in a 100 if you absolutely had to but I imagine 200s have higher expectations given the distances between.

Well do me Wes, some days it's just not meant to be. Good on you for volunteering at the same event too!

Hey wes, what are the bottles you have in your vest, where did you get them, and did they come with those tops? That race looks tough and I am sure you will be back to complete it in the future. Love the videos.

I have a question that I need to ask in private how do I contact you?

Incredible course description with so much useful info! I have been looking for an excuse to explore that section of the CDT around Homestake Pass and that amazing statue for five years! Can’t do 2025 but this might be for me in 2026!

A fantastic recap and sharing of the journey. I still remember fanboying when you past me and my friend, and your reaction to how I knew you (i.e. FCP vs Running!). Also, looks I got "in a Wes Plate video" as you past us 2 maybe 3x.. initially at 29:24 and then again at that water crossing where you just ran right across. For the record, I 100% remember you doing that and I was "posing" for a pic for the photog across the river and you can see me doing that in your footage! I love the overall support and love you share with everyone around you. Your parents, wife, volunteers and other runners. Your authenticity is real and I appreciate it. Lastly, I may have teared up a bit when you indicated it was a hard week towards the end. Looking forward to maybe getting some miles in with you in 2025.

Great job! Fun to watch!

I was amazed by not only your explanation during the race with camera, but also the Spectacular views!! This video made me added to a bucket list in my life, although I've just completed full marathon on road last month only. Thanks so much for showing us your great adventure!!!

Came here after the post on Reddit about Copper Kings 100. As someone from Anacortes and now living in Minnesota, it was awesome seeing you guys run along some places that mean a lot to me, I miss it! A lot of these spots I hike with my parents when I’m back home. So sick!

Good video Wes as always! Thanks for sharing your experience. It brought back great memories. I'm glad I got to meet you there. 4th that's so amazing!! Congrats again! 🙂

What UltrAspire pack are you using here? I just bought their Epic XT 20L pack for Cocodona 2025, because I figured I'd need a bit more room than my Salomon 12L has.

Nice

A little update on me. I got a job in Phoenix so we moved down at the beginning of October. When I found out I signed up for Black Canyon 100k. After the move I started an allergy flare-up and constant asthma. Working with my new Dr that's now under control. I am @jeffreycady on almost every platform. I'm loving learning the trails down in the Phoenix Metro area.

Incredible video. Thanks.

Congratulations on the epic finish! Thanks for sharing your run with us, it was a joy to watch. Very inspiring!

Beautiful video, you're an inspiring guy!

Wes, and everyone involved, what an achievement, very motivational! Thanks for sharing a part of your journey with us, helps a lot!

Thank you for the fantastic interview! I watched it twice! Really brought a lot of good information out for a person who’s considering long distance running. I’m just a couple years younger than Ingrid and it was very inspiring to hear her speak of her experiences.

Thank you for the fantastic interview! I watched it twice! Really brought a lot of good information out for a person who’s considering long distance running. I’m just a couple years younger than Ingrid and it was very inspiring to hear her speak of her experiences.

You are awesome Wes!!!

Wes! You continue to inspire. This was absolutely incredible to watch your grit and determination. And you didn’t even have your best stuff in the first 20 miles. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Brought tears to my eyes to hear you talking about the week leaving that last aid station. You the man!

Wow! Great job! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next video, you do such a good job.

🤣 Even when tired, you remembered to kiss your wife's face 😂😂😂😂💗Love it !!! 😢Thanks for sharing those hard moments with us. Good job pushing through and congratulations on reaching the 1000 mile club!

Thank you for another great video!!! I always enjoy watching your adventures ☺ ☺! I have learned so much from you! I have a short Bigfoot 200 video from 2019 (the year of the epic storm). It's mostly from my crews perspective, but it has a lot of good lightning footage and some of me limping into the aide station I DNF at... if you get bored 😂 😂 Looking forward to more of your videos !

Nice interview! I enjoyed hearing about taking on big goals. Also about failing big and learning from it. There is always more to learn and I appreciated Aum's approach of learning by doing. Thanks for the explanation regarding the audio glitches. Your editing was able to make the interview understandable. Thank you for sharing this story. It has left me with much to think about.