2026's historic snow drought is bad news for the West For much of the Western US, winter 2026 was the year snow never came.

"The record-low snowpack may be a harbinger of what a warmer future will look like in the western US."

arstechnica.com/science/2026... #badnews #coloradoriver #drought #lakepowell #precipitation #rain #snowdrought #snowpack #stresstest #water #waterrights #westernstates #wildfires #wildfireseason

Colorado River Talks Stall as Deadline Passes - Western states miss federal deadline on Colorado River water-sharing plan, raising risk of federal intervention as Lake Mead and Powell...

Colorado River Talks Stall as Deadline Passes
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#ColoradoRiver #WaterCrisis #LakeMead #LakePowell #WesternStates #Drought #ClimateImpact #WaterPolicy

a man with a beard is making a funny face and says there 's nothing wrong with that . ALT: a man with a beard is making a funny face and says there 's nothing wrong with that .

So since a precedent has been set with achievement awards, I'm thinking it would be appropriate for Scott Jurek to give me one of his cougars for winning Western States.

#runchat #westernstates

What Western States 100 means to one Saskatchewan farmer - Canadian Running Magazine Stuart Chutter was selected by The Active Joe, a Western States 100 sponsor, for the way he shows up—on the farm, in his community and on the trail

Congratulations to Stuart Chutter, who was selected by @libbyruns.bsky.social and The Active Joe, a Western States 100 sponsor, to run the 2026 race for the way he shows up — on the farm, in his community and on the trail.

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#runchat #westernstates

#scape #blackandwhite #monochrome #Westernstates #unknown A landscape from a roll of film purchased with an older camera.📷🙏 (sorry about posting twice)

No luck for me in the Western States Lottery, not surprisingly my 0.6% chance with two tickets didn’t come up.

I am really glad all 5 people with 10 years of qualifying got selected!

lottery.wser.org

#wser #WesternStates #trailrunning #running #ultrarunning

Lucky 7, easy ish miles.

Hoping 16 (tickets in Western States lottery) will be lucky, too.

Keep showing up.

Dream big.

Believe.

#runchat #westernstates

Back on the indoor bike for 17+ miles today.

Happy Friday — and Western States lottery eve to all those who celebrate!

#runchat #westernstates

Western States lottery is Saturday. I have 16 tickets, and a 4.8% chance.

#runchat #westernstates

I’m pretty sure my chances in the Western States lottery are lower this year with 2 tickets than they were last year with one. Happy to leave this one to the fates, I get joy from qualifying.

www.wser.org/wp-content/u...

#wser #running #ultrarunning #trailrunning #westernStates

The entries for the Western States 2026 lottery are closed, a new record number of tickets, but still under 100,000

www.wser.org/lottery2026....

#WSER #running #ultrarunning #trailrunning #WesternStates

Running and Aging: Western States 100 and the Stages of Life AJW compares the stages of the Western States 100 to the different phases of life.

"With a big chunk of my life still ahead, I must continue to find a way to grind forward and enjoy what can be the most spectacular part of the race." — @ajoneswilkins.bsky.social , comparing Western States to the four stage of life.

www.irunfar.com/running-and-...

#runchat #westernstates

I did not waste any time registering for the @westernstates.bsky.social lottery after it opened this morning. 16 tickets this year.

Hoping that 16 will be sweet!

#runchat #westernstates

#trends today for 'surge aid' 'flood risk' & 'western states'

Click/Tap below:

www.newsmason.com?query=%22sur...

www.newsmason.com?query=%22flo...

www.newsmason.com?query=%22wes...

#surgeaid #floodrisk #westernstates

The cheapest places to charge an EV are rural #Red Politically or #MAGA #WesternStates, where residential electricity costs little. #Trump has conned #MAGA to believe #EV #Cars are worthless. When in reality, they’re the best value.

Qualifying Races – WSER

The Western States list of qualifying races is out. The 2027 qualifying run must be run from Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
I've already got mine on the calendar, Dinosaur Valley 100K in November.
www.wser.org/qualifying-r...
#westernstates

Israel's DARK SECRET Genocide Economy EXPOSED | Francesca Albanese The REAL Reason US Sanctioned UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

The Genocide Economy

#DoubleDownNews #Scam #Israel #FrancescaAlbanese #Journalism #Genocide #Palestine #Community #GlobalCommunity #Scotland #Europe #WesternStates #UnitedNationsSecurityCouncil #UN #InternationalCriminalCourt #ICC #Westminster #KeirStarmer

www.doubledown.news/watch/2025/j...

C’est l’heure de ton tour d’actualités trail du 4 juillet 2025 avec en prime, le magnifique gilet trouée que portait Caleb Olson à sa victoire sur la #WesternStates

What a weekend! We wanted to congratulate ALL the Western States runners, crew, volunteers, and fans. Thanks for coming out and as well as supporting from afar.

Thank you to Topo Athletic for their continued support.

📸 Paul Nelson

#ultrarunningcommunity #westernstates #ws100

MONDAY MOTIVATION Top takeaways from Western States Happy Monday, runner friends! Today's edition, of course, is heavily focused on this past weekend's Western States 100-mile race. Let's get right to the highlights: In my post-race analysis, I offer u...

My #MondayMotivation newsletter is out and, of course, we’re all about last weekend’s #WesternStates. Among the highlights:
• Top 10 questions going forward.
• Full coverage via iRunFar.
• Five lessons for regular runners.
• Meet sixth-place finisher Seth Ruhling.
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Ten questions from the 2025 Western States race The 2025 Western States race was an epic showdown, with first-time winners on both the men's and women's sides. There were many story lines before the big day, and now there are many more. Here are so...

The 2025 Western States race was an epic showdown, with first-time winners on both the men's and women's sides. There were many story lines before the big day, and now there are many more. Here are some questions in the aftermath of the race.
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
#WesternStates

Congratulations to the @wser champions! Super speedy races by Caleb Olson, 14:11:25 for the second fastest time in race history. Abby Hall wins the women's race in 16:37:16, the fourth-fastest in history.
#WesternStates #runchat

Ran early on what is going to be a hot day. Went up to Trailcon in the Olympic Valley on Wednesday. Never seen so many elite runners in one place. Five men over age 70 are running Western States today as is one 80-year-old. My run was easier today, now I need to push myself a bit. #westernstates

2025 Western States 100 Live Coverage iRunFar's live coverage of the 2025 Western States 100.

Here we go! Western States!

irunfar.com/2025-western...

#WesternStates

Photo of a silver Western States finisher’s buckle.

Happy Western States weekend to all who celebrate. Don’t die. #westernstates

CFedS in western states I just passed the CFedS program this month and am curious if any other CFedS have a western state they would recommend getting licensed in? I have a 2 year A.A.S. degree and currently licens...

ICYMI: #CFedS #WesternStates #Licensing #CareerAdvice #Education

Rod Farvard’s Western States quest Rod Farvard is on a Western States quest this year as he returns to Western States, following his breakout performance in 2024 when he finished second overall with the third-fastest time ever at the h...

In two days, it's time for Western States!

Rod Farvard is on a quest as he returns to #WesternStates, after his breakout performance in 2024 when he finished second with the third-fastest time ever at the historic race.

For Rod, it's a win — or DNF.

www.runspirited.com/single-post/...

#runchat

Heather Jackson: from elite triathlete to ultra running champion Heather Jackson, a HOKA-sponsored athlete, made a successful transition from elite triathlon to ultra running champion.

“Success is not about the results or the races even. For me, success is just having enjoyed this journey every single step of the way and making the most of every single day.” — Heather Jackson.
Learn more about Heather as she gears up for #WesternStates.
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
@hoka

Avant la Western States, Michel Poletti questionne son sport et les habitudes de voyage Le fondateur de l’UTMB sera au départ de l’ultra-trail californien ce samedi, après trois mois passés à voyager sur quatre continents. Un périple majoritairement effectué par voie terrestre, au cours ...

#Ultratrail : Avant de prendre le départ de la #WesternStates, Michel Poletti, le fondateur de l' #UTMB, questionne son sport et les habitudes de voyage.
#running #trailrunning #WS100 #ÉtatsUnis #California
À lire sur le site de @ouest-france.fr
www.ouest-france.fr/sport/runnin...