trail speed records [Archive]

Squeaky 2

10-11-2009, 17:06

just been looking up some recent records. looks like the long trail record has been broken and scott williamson and a friend beat hortons PCT record.

so who else is going for trail records in the near future?
any news on karls next attempt?

got a few plans myself to get back in shape for an attempt at the AT. i am hoping to have a go at the long trail next year with out support if i can get away for a month

Kerosene

10-11-2009, 20:19

Squeaky, you won't need a month to hike the Long Trail! More like 5 days!

jersey joe

10-11-2009, 20:33

How quickly did Williamson and his friend hike the PCT? And was it supported or no?

Mags

10-11-2009, 20:47

Self supported backpacker style. Woo!

http://home.comcast.net/~pbakwin/fkt/pct.html

Squeaky 2

10-12-2009, 04:37

Squeaky, you won't need a month to hike the Long Trail! More like 5 days!

i would need to get 1000 trail miles to get in shape before i start and hike the northern section of the trail a couple of times to get a feel for the trail. i would only need around 40,000 calories/16lbs of food and a sleeping bag so only start out with 20lbs

paintplongo

10-19-2009, 12:20

Wow, that's incredible, I'm not sure my body could handle that stress. Congrats to those guys!