Ty is a professional runner and mountaineer, holding the world record for the fastest ascent of Mt. Everest and more than 100 other world records across mountains, roads, and trails. He is also a published writer, a cancer-survivor and advocate, a renowned speaker, and an inspiration to fans around the world.

 Boasting one of the most accomplished and diverse resumes in endurance sport, Ty is a true work-horse among athletes and is widely regarded as having brought main-stream attention to modern speed climbing in the Himalaya, Andes, and other big mountain ranges. His background as a world-class runner, including multiple medals at World Championships, US Olympic Trials qualifications, and countless race wins and course records, has led to a career of smashing records on the biggest mountains on Earth. Ty is a completely new type of mountain athlete, with never-before-seen speed and endurance, which has allowed him to completely rewrite the record-books over the past decade.

 Humble and self-deprecating, Ty is the last one to toot his own horn (editor’s note: he had a hard time letting this bio stay as written). Rather, he has always found joy in pushing his own limits as a way to inspire others. As founder and head coach of the Chaski Foundation (a 501c3 non-profit), Ty supports athletes of all levels to help others achieve their athletic dreams, while also leading trips, expeditions, and retreats to some of his favorite spots on Earth.

 Finally, Ty is a life-long storyteller. After a childhood spent on stage in theater and music, Ty loves to share lessons he’s learned from a life lived on the edge, whether through his coaching, public speaking, interviews, or writing. He is currently working on his first book, scheduled for release in 2027 or 2028.