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Post by Hugh Jones on Jul 28, 2012 13:17:14 GMT -5
Yesterday evening I spoke with Gavin as he was finishing up segment 2. He was in good spirits, notwithstanding that the initial pack weight for an unsupported 15 day hike is ridiculous.
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Post by Bill Ahlers on Aug 28, 2012 22:39:48 GMT -5
Well not seeing any updates since last month with Gavins attempt I assume he failed. I am planning an attempt next summer. Can anyone tell me the best way to document it for a record? What did Paul do? How do we know he did the whole trail in 14 + days? Thanks
Bill Ahlers
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Post by Randy Wolfe on Aug 30, 2012 11:13:26 GMT -5
Bill the record is about to be reset, see below. Shawn Forry is less than 50 miles from the end, and is at 10 days 4 hours currently. If he makes a long push you may see under 11 days as the new record. Certainly under 12. Track Leaders has become the new standard in verification, due to the real time monitoring. GPS tracks work as well, but in the end it is still the honor system. trackleaders.com/ctri.php?name=Shawn_ForryGood luck on your effort next year. |
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Post by Bill Ahlers on Aug 30, 2012 17:54:43 GMT -5
I knew it could be beat. Well I have some recalculations to do to see if its beatable. What an awesome feat for shawn!
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Post by Bill Ahlers on Aug 31, 2012 9:44:22 GMT -5
So it looks like 10d 19hrs is the new record. Now that will be tough to beat. I think 50 miles a day is achievable with the right equipment and training but unfortunately for me I have to work full time so my training would fall short of what would be required. Way to ruin my next summers goal Shawn lol. He did a great hike no taking that away!
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Post by mathewsen on Sept 2, 2012 20:30:20 GMT -5
Bill the record is about to be reset, see below. Shawn Forry is less than 50 miles from the end, and is at 10 days 4 hours currently. If he makes a long push you may see under 11 days as the new record. Certainly under 12. Track Leaders has become the new standard in verification, due to the real time monitoring. GPS tracks work as well, but in the end it is still the honor system. trackleaders.com/ctri.php?name=Shawn_ForryGood luck on your effort next year. Hi Randy, Matthew from Trackleaders writing. If you know Shawn can you please send him the above link to his tracking data. He'll want it. Thanks. |
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Post by kaitlynjane on Apr 7, 2013 23:59:09 GMT -5
Does anyone know the fastest known female time or of attempts on the CT?
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Post by Peter Bakwin on Apr 16, 2013 11:07:28 GMT -5
Does anyone know the fastest known female time or of attempts on the CT? That would be Betsy Kalmeyer's 9d10h52m in 2003 (supported). I don't have any info on female unsupported trips. |
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Post by Troy Shellhamer on Jul 11, 2013 12:18:40 GMT -5
Per FKT courtesy, I am stating our attempt to set the new Colorado Trail FKT, departing next Thursday. I have invited a large number of runners to join and managed to snag a few: (Myself-Troy Shellhamer), eric grossman, and mike ambrose . I will post progress when and if time allows. I am tracking via Garmin GTU.
Troy Shellhamer
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Post by michaelowen on Jul 22, 2013 16:53:59 GMT -5
Per FKT courtesy, I am stating our attempt to set the new Colorado Trail FKT, departing next Thursday. I have invited a large number of runners to join and managed to snag a few: (Myself-Troy Shellhamer), eric grossman, and mike ambrose . I will post progress when and if time allows. I am tracking via Garmin GTU. Troy Shellhamer I've been interested in following these guys' attempt... here is a blog that is being updated by Eric Grossman's wife, Robin, on the attempt: explorefatigue.blogspot.com/ |
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Post by fasted on Aug 1, 2013 7:51:02 GMT -5
I will be attempting to break the FKT for the Colorado Trail on August 16th. I will be going West to East on the traditional route (Collegiate East). You can track my journey on Twitter: @mexifast or my FB page: www.facebook.com/Mexifast. I will also have a film crew document my progress. I would like to contact Paul Pomeroy to let him know of my intentions but do not have his contact information. Here is my SPOT tracker for verification: trackleaders.com/cti.php?name=Scott_JaimeAnyone have Paul Pomeroy's schedule. I would just like to see a side by side comparison. Scott Jaime |
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Post by Troy Shellhamer on Aug 11, 2013 8:35:51 GMT -5
Our attempt at the CT FKT was foiled... Troy Shellhamer (myself) succumbed to Hypothermia on day 2 and fought on for several more days but tossed in the towel a little before halfway. Eric Grossman, my partner on this endeavor followed the Collegiate West route by accident and the detour cost him 8 hours. This record holds little to no margin of error, and that 8 hour slip was enough to end the bid right there... This attempt still leaves me at a lack of words. We'll be back.
Best of luck to Scott Jaime in his upcoming attempt. I wish him great weather, strong legs, and a determined will. Enjoy each step.
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Post by Eric Truhe on Oct 13, 2013 10:14:50 GMT -5
July 21, 2013
Collegiate Peaks Loop (162 miles) on CT and CDT (clockwise)
Start/Finish at Willis Gulch TH just west of Twin Lakes
36,000+ feet climbing between 9K and 13K feet
77 hours, 4 minutes, unsupported and solo FKT
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Post by VERTRunner on Oct 18, 2013 13:39:09 GMT -5
Since the FKT under the unsupported record did deviate from the "definition" of unsupported wouldn't t be more reasonable to categorize as self supported ? Is there a self supported FKT currently? While there are few services available it may not make a difference. I'm considering an attempt next summer and want to be clear as it relates to the standard that I'll be held. Thanks!
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Post by Peter Bakwin on Oct 21, 2013 15:45:16 GMT -5
Shawn reported his effort as unsupported, so I put it down as that, but include the differences that he mentioned from strictly unsupported style. You can decide for yourself whether you think it should be listed as self- or un-.
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