2013 Self-supported record attempt.

[ScottS]

Scott "Messenger" Simcox
I'll be starting June 2 and going North.
No rides, no planned magic and no mail.

A friend will be getting emails and he'll keep a trailjournal updated.
I'm very aware of why this record has lasted so long but hope for the best.
If I fail I hope it's not due to injury so I can at least finish out and verify logistics for another future attempt.

[Colter]

Have you hiked the AT before?

[topshelf]

good luck to you.

as ive gotten more and more into long distance trail running and ultras, I've thought about trying something like this, even doing a section for a week or two to see how far I can get.

I'll be keeping up with ya through your trail journal.

[MuddyWaters]

All you gotta do is average 35+ miles per day, in the mountains, with a loaded pack for two months straight in the summer heat.

What could be hard about that?


Good luck.

Many announce, few are legitimate.

[yellowsirocco]

I couldn't care less.

[Slo-go'en]

Better June and July then April and May - less gear to carry and more daylight, although doing a lot of night hiking would be of benifit to avoid the heat of day and having to talk to a lot of people along the way.

Good luck, the last guy to try apparently didn't get too far. Be sure to check back in and let us know how far you got.

[Half Note]

How did you get your trail name?

[Malto]

I couldn't care less.

You cared enough to read the thread and post. Hmmmmm

Scott, good luck.

[fredmugs]

I would love to see somebody legitimately take this on and succeed. I would take and post lots of pics (if you can).

[ScottS]

Yes.

There's a lot that will be hard, believe it or not.

I took messages uptrail for people.

I'd like to see someone succeed too.

[MuddyWaters]

Id like to see someone succeed.
The people that can do it are literally one in a million, and come with an extensive hiking resume.

To do it, GA has to be an "overnight " hike , Springer to Fontana 4 days max, etc. Its truly a monumental undertaking.

[Violent Green]

Scott,

Best of luck to you! If you can do the miles, the rest will be to keep your body from breaking down. I hope you've trained to help your body get used to it. I think JPD said she trained for two years before making her attempt and she still had a lot of leg & stomach issues.

Ryan

[JAK]

I'll be cheering for you.

Also think yout trail name is very appropriate. ;-)

[JAK]

Also...
oneiropompus = conductor of dreams

Godspeed

[stranger]

Ward hiked 1000 miles before he turned around and set the record...people seem to forget this, training for this needs to be an absolute priority, get that right and you got a shot. If it were me I would start at Damascus and hike south to Springer, with the aim of getting through GA in 2 days, take 4-5 zeros and start north! Good Luck!

[BostonBlue]

Scott-Do you have a tentative plan yet? How many days do you anticipate for each individual state?

[lilricky]

Good luck Scott! I too am curious about your plan. Also, I was looking over your gear list, it looks like you got it pared down pretty well. Just one suggestion, instead of taking that syringe to backflush your Sawyer filter, you might want to look at this thread at Hammockforums. It will shave another 30 grams off your back and a heck of alot of bulk.

[Colter]

Anyone know if he started yesterday, and if so, how it's going?

[grateful 2]

I have looked for this thread on the hammockforums and I'm having trouble finding it. Can you give me some help with the title or a keyword search? I would like to shave 30 g off of my pack also, thanks.

Good luck Scott! I too am curious about your plan. Also, I was looking over your gear list, it looks like you got it pared down pretty well. Just one suggestion, instead of taking that syringe to backflush your Sawyer filter, you might want to look at this thread at Hammockforums. It will shave another 30 grams off your back and a heck of alot of bulk.

[jersey joe]

Anyone know if he started yesterday, and if so, how it's going?

Just a 6/1/13 entry in trail journals that states he is headed to the trail...sounds like the hike is at least getting started.

"Leaving for Amicalola and the approach trail soon. Gear and food is all prepared
along with an itinerary that I'm sure will be wrong before the first
resupply."