Mountain Running Community Mourns Loss of Two Athletes

Kalie McCrystal, a Canadian skyrunner, went missing on the Matterhorn. After an extensive search, it was presumed she fell while descending. Ida Amelie Robsahm, a Norwegian trail runner, fell on Romsdalseggen in Norway. Both athletes were highly accomplished.

McCrystal aimed to set a record on the Matterhorn’s Lion’s Ridge. She had previously set a speed record on the Hörnli Ridge. Robsahm had a successful year, winning the Chianti Marathon Trail and placing fourth at the Zegama Marathon. Read more trail coverage.

Friends and teammates have shared tributes. McCrystal’s friend Karina Andersen praised her spirit. Robsahm’s sponsor, ASICS Trail, highlighted her kindness. The running community mourns these losses. Related: Norwegian Skyrunner Ida Amelie Robsahm Dies After Mountain Fall.

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What should runners know about Mountain Running Community Mourns Loss of Two Athletes?

Kalie McCrystal and Ida Amelie Robsahm tragically lost their lives in separate incidents. Kalie McCrystal, a Canadian skyrunner, went missing on the Matterhorn. After an extensive search, it was presumed she fell while descending. Ida Amelie Robsahm, a Norwegian trail runner, fell on Romsdalseggen in Norway. Both athletes were highly accomplished.

When did Runner World publish this trail brief?

Runner World published this brief on September 25, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated September 23, 2026.

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