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Kyle Richardson is a Colorado-based professional runner and mountain athlete who is best known for his high-stakes, high-speed endurance feats in the Rocky Mountains. "I feel the most at home when I’m outside pushing my body to its limits. I draw my inspiration from the landscape and use this to push myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. I have a deep sense of appreciation and respect for the mountains, and it is where I feel most alive.” A true 4-season Athlete with the love of self-powered missions, Kyle embodies the BD spirit and ethos.
The Distance 8 is the perfect pack for lightweight alpine running missions. It can hold everything from trekking poles to an ice axe all in a small package with easy upfront storage for hydration and nutrition. The pack simply works and allows you to point and keep your focus on the terrain.
- KYLE RICHARDSON
![Kyle Richardson running with the Distance 8 running pack.](https://blackdiamond-prod.zaneray.com/cms/images/78cfa937-aa79-4a52-aef8-8ead78019ff4_Christian+Adam_22032021AC8713.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=414,493,1891,1891&w=600&h=600)
![Black Diamond athlete Kyle Richardson running with his Distance Kit.](https://blackdiamond-prod.zaneray.com/cms/images/11aba89f-1c7b-481b-b7fa-82655eca8260_Christian+Adam_24042021_11413.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=238,554,1834,1834&w=500&h=500)
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Shop The Distance Kit![Skier climbing a ridge with skis on back](https://blackdiamond-prod.zaneray.com/cms/images/9047f1e4-7c39-47fd-b8f6-4d3b770fe867_email-bg-background-mod.jpg?auto=compress,format)
![A skier bootpacking in the backcountry.](https://blackdiamond-prod.zaneray.com/cms/images/84a69273-0146-4d08-a33e-eaf42ecacddb_MicrosoftTeams-image+%2871%29.png?auto=compress,format)