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Jesse Zurinkas, 15, became the youngest to complete Utah's Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup.

He finished the 32-mile trail in 35 hours, climbing 18,000 feet in elevation.

Jesse's preparation involved rigorous training and support from family and friends.

SALT LAKE CITY — Jesse Zurinkas had been hiking all night, and he was exhausted. The last day and night had been spent climbing the grueling Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon. With his motivation dwindling, Jesse remembered why he wanted to continue. If he completed the hike, he would be the youngest person ever documented to complete the climb.

Complete it he did.

Jesse, who is merely 15 years old, broke the record and accomplished an incredible feat on Sunday, Aug. 10. His 35-hour, 32-minu

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