Liz Derstine is a pianist and composer whose musical bona fides are as impressive as her accomplishments as a runner. She has two master’s degrees from the Longy School of Music. In 2020, she set the fastest known time (FKT) for the Appalachian Trail. She plays in concerts all over Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In 2024, she set an FKT on her thru-hike of the Kungsleden in Sweden.
The list goes on.
Last year, Derstine set out on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), eyeing another FKT. The Mountain Hardwear athlete had wanted to do the PCT self-supported, faster than anyone else had before her. Her attempt pushed her to her limits and forced her to push past them. Her FKT attempt is documented in Mountain Hardwear’s film Ridgeline.
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The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Interesting update on Music & Miles: Watch Pianist, Composer Attempt a Pacific Crest Trail FKT. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Interesting update on Music & Miles: Watch Pianist, Composer Attempt a Pacific Crest Trail FKT. Curious how the grades will trend next quarter.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Uranium names keep pushing higher—supply still tight into 2026.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.