Karl Meltzer is one of the top ultra runners in the world. He routinely runs 50+ miles and has won the Wasatch 100 race a number of times in the last 15 years. Karl just missed breaking the fastest time ever on the Appalachian Trail a couple summers ago. So what does Karl do in the Winter when the mountains that he normally runs in are filled with snow? He builds a super sick sledding track/luge run with his friends and sessions it of course. Nice work Karl, this thing looks fun as hell!
Hot Sledding action starts at 1:22.
Video and words below: Tom Martens
Handmade sledding luge in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. It takes a good effort and many hours to maintain the track. The creator, Karl Meltzer uses it as off-season training for his typical Ultrarunning career. Many friends and some strangers have helped work on and have enjoyed this track. Stay safe and have fun.
So rad!
Sickter. Looks like some dedication.