Does anyone actually care about SOBO vs NOBO records? It's the same trail. Going SOBO was considered an advantage for a long time (may still be), hitting the tough sections when fresh. What he is...
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Does anyone actually care about SOBO vs NOBO records? It's the same trail. Going SOBO was considered an advantage for a long time (may still be), hitting the tough sections when fresh. What he is...
What does a typical thru-hike of the AT accomplish? Nothing. What does a typical marathon completion accomplish? Nothing. What does you posting this comment here accomplish? Nothing.
Many people...
Three days in and he is on pace. It seems that Strava is the only place where daily mileage is being posted. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8815157
As others have noted, it's one of the easiest sections of trail, much easier than GA and NC. If you average even 2mph, that means you're hiking for four hours per day. What will you do with the other...
SEKI offers some amazing backpacking and you're sure to not be disappointed regardless of what you choose to do there. For those recommending the Sierra High Route for someone who is specifically...
So was this first really big day an effort to silence the doubters? To silence personal self-doubt? Or does she really have that kind of endurance stamina in her, and will crush both the women's and...
I'm surprised she has Warren on her team. Is she going for the overall FKT or the women's FKT? I don't like voicing pessimism...but I'm extremely skeptical of this attempt for quite a few reasons....
It looks like a pretty solid list to me. Not a whole lot of extra, pointless gear. Personally I would ditch the knife, some of the first aid supplies, the trowel, and the extra batteries. You'll be...
Congratulations on your successful hike! That's insane that 700 people climbed Mansfield in a day.
There is no way we can answer that knowing nothing about you. If you're an endurance athlete, start at Springer. If you're a large individual, start in NH. If you fall somewhere in between, then...
This sounds like a fun day. I'd also recommend waiting for cooler weather, and you'll want to be certain the water sources are flowing. Why a 10-15lb pack? Wear a vest and carry a bit of food, a few...
The anti-shock piece in my Leki Super Makalu finally failed, after 10,000+ miles. Leki was happy to warranty it, and shipped me a new section at no cost. A few hundred miles later and the same thing...
That flamed out way too quickly. Any word on other potential suitors this year?
Awesome. It has been a very quiet year for AT record attempts. Usually there are half a dozen or so who make noise leading up to the AT record "season." This year, crickets. I thought that perhaps...
How does the "political climate" of the US possibly influence your hiking decisions coming from Canada to the US? I've heard some stretches in regard to US politics, but this is quite possibly the...
Congratulations! A section hike is so much more difficult than a thru-hike, for so many reasons. Logistically, travel, money...it's all a lot harder than just starting in GA and ending in ME. Well...
I'll go against the grain of the thread and answer the last of your questions, since the others already have good answers. I think the 5-6 day timeframe will be fine if your abilities are what you...
Awesome, I was hoping he would do this! Thanks for posting. I really hope he finishes.
Absolutely my favorite shelter on the AT and a place where years after my hike I first introduced a friend to the AT. I'd be sad to see it go.
Wow, he is really making it tremendously difficult for the next guy/gal to break his (soon-to-be) record! Good on him for truly giving it his all, leaving nothing in the tank.
Absolutely incredible hike. It's been fun following every day. Karel has killed it, every single day, without fail. He certainly hasn't had perfect weather or conditions but he's more than gotten it...
This I doubt. It has been noted that Karel has completed the Sierra High Route, which is certainly one of the contiguous 48's most challenging hiking objectives. The AT, even in many of its most...
Excellent effort, Harvey! One of the fastest known times, and I'm very impressed that he continued pushing hard even when it was clear the record was out of reach. This has been fun to follow, and...
Travis,
Thanks for the great updates. I've really been enjoying following this, as I do all record attempts. Your first-person insight makes this attempt particularly interesting. I also...
Odd that the article doesn't bother to mention the trail she was on. I've spent well over 100 days in Joshua Tree National Park. It's a unique and wonderful place, but not what I would really call...