by Alex Steelsmith

“Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros…
carry[ing] a saddle, pick, pan and shovel…”
—The Associated Press

Mulishness, foolishness,
racing with pack burros
challenges even the
best muleteer.

Runners who hope to be
hypercompetitive
need to be getting their
asses in gear.