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Andre Michaud first wanted to attempt a fastest-known time (FKT) record attempt on the famed Colorado Trail in 2017. I will be… by mexifast. Water was scarce but in the cool morning temperatures, I felt little need for it. Shortly after my first observations of the strange trees, I took a nap. I will be posting public updates on my insta: @mikaelaosler. User account menu. After one tiny bite my stomach turned and I began dry heaving. Buy a Shirt and support more records! The terrain would transition from the gentle pine-needle covered trail of yesterday afternoon to multiple climbs and descents. Paul finished in 14d9h30m, dropping 16 lbs of body weight that he could ill-afford to lose. Courtney Dauwalter is currently attempting the 500mile FKT of the Colorado Trail, trying to beat the current record of 8 days and 30 min. The transition had begun. I will be using my Garmin 935 as well as a Garmin Inreach Mini for backup (and live tracking) which I will turn off at night. Scott Jamie did the CT fully supported in 11d12h46m, September 2-13, 2009. I tried headphones and loud music, but that only frustrated me. It was over. Mountain bikers must deviate from the hiker route in several places to avoid wilderness areas. I felt almost a fake satisfaction that the heavy weight I was carrying would not slow down my pace. Within 11 hours I had covered almost 43 miles and it was still broad daylight. 18-20 hours a day ... it’s hard to believe a person can keep it going ... not real high on the fun factor, that’s for sure. A month ago, Mike McKnight completed an FKT on the famous Colorado Trail, moving west to east, then taking the Collegiate East Route. Not only was he impressed I knew the mascot of LSU, but he also couldn’t wrap his mind around the idea of backpacking for 500 miles. This was both to psychologically feel like I had a good start to this attempt and to physically feel like I was in a good position moving into the difficult terrain on days 2 and 3. I would not make phone calls to anyone throughout the attempt. I sat down next to a small stream and ate a big snack. I'm happy to make that data public after the attempt (the FKT guys have it for now). September 2nd, 2020. I will be taking the Collegiate East route. I didn’t make it to my goal but left it for the morning. NEW UNSUPPORTED FKT by about 3 hours! In reply to Hello FKT world! The CT also hosts an informal mountain bike race. I turned right onto the Collegiate East section and quickly dropped down Fooses Creek. I had to abandon my Self Supported FKT effort today due to a quad injury unfortunately. The 490-mile Colorado Trail (CT) traverses Colorado from Denver to Durango (though it can be run in both directions), and passes through six National Forests, six Wilderness areas, traverses five … Continue reading "Courtney Dauwalter Just Began An Attempt To Break The Coveted Colorado Trail FKT" I finally crested the final climb at a snail’s pace. They roamed around me, taking on their shape through the bright moonlight. Andre Michaud first wanted to attempt a fastest-known time (FKT) record attempt on the famed Colorado Trail in 2017. Eventually crawling out of the bag was an awful commitment to the cold at altitude. Sat, 07/25/2020 - 08:29am. At the very least, the extra layer would take the edge off the biting wind. Every mile my hands fell to my knees for a session of dry heaving. Episode 20: Candice Burt - 200mi race creator and Wonderland Trail FKT-holder. The CT was first done this way in 2004 by Demetri (Coup) Coupounas, the founder of GoLite, in about 20 days. Day 7 (8/10):  Cataract Creek (east of Camp Hale), 134.3 miles to go. This is still the 3rd fastest time, and it speaks to the difficulty of the current record. I would feel better for twenty minutes before starting the pattern over. Any time elevation is so casually lost, it is followed by a bit of remorse. Looking forward very much to this time in the great mountains of Colorado! The mountain is the last in a chain that are often connected as both public and personal challenges. My choice for Collegiate East came down to time and mileage. I hope that God blesses all of you as he has blessed me. So he planned to go big on his first time out and knock down the record time on the 530-mile Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver. In the desperate attempt to turn my mood around I had binge eaten the last of my calories last night. My focus struggled to stay on the ground. Also, please send your garmin Inreach link. The Colorado Trail was full of memories. The guiding principles are 'Do it yourself.' I cruised over the hills in a refreshingly chilly breeze. Before I left my resting spot I pulled on the ultralight tights stowed in the bottom of my backpack. I ripped my shoes off and sat down. Good luck Cola! I followed the river and eventually turned up Elk Creek. I will likely have a backup Garmin if necessary. By midmorning, the sun had appeared and I stood atop the high point at 13,259’. I will be using an Inreach device to track my location along the way. In 1974, the vision of a fully connected trail between Denver and Durango was taking shape. Because the crew couldn't reach Sam's checkpoint, he kept going while drinking water from the creek / river and eating the food he had left. I'll be tracking on my watch and uploading to Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/24593115 . In the early afternoon, I entered the Weminuche Wilderness and the true elevation of the day began. On the final switchbacks to the CDT, I tried to eat a Clif bar. Lets pray for rain and no more fires. I remained optimistic. There was not far to go. In a sleep-craving mind, my thoughts did somersaults with the juxtaposition of where I had been and where I was now. Fortunately he is also gracious and articulate, and generously shared a few words with me about his recent trip: The scenery is dark, with only a faint moonlight and my mind has not fully snapped to attention. Colorado Collegiate Trail Loop FKT Attempt Posted by Laura Parson on July 3, 2019 Leave a comment As a part of training for my Run Across America FKT attempt summer 2021 , I’m planning several mini-challenges for training and to attract some attention prior to my main attempt. Every crooked limb on a tree or downed log immediately became a limb of a walking night creature. Each rock looked perfect to sit on, and each stream was too inviting to cool off in. All motivation had to come from within, and I would not be calling out for the support from family or friends. Copper Mountain Ski Resort felt within reach. It reminded me of my FKT on Cerro Chirripo in Costa Rica. For days I had been eating enough food that my pack weight was light. The weather stayed in the 30’s and I shivered uncontrollably on the exposed terrain around Molas Pass. Coup carried a big pack full of food, but also lost 25 lbs body weight on the hike. Personal Blog A swift climb up Snow Mesa followed, and my legs began to feel the day. It had been the most unique challenge I had ever undertaken. The 14,000 foot peaks provided both a goal and 58 individual challenges. Sun, 09/13/2020 - 12:12am. No outside assistance including trail magic. At the top of the climb I had 13 miles left and the day was growing hot. I am planning a FKT attempt for self-supported Colorado Trail East-West w CWE route. I started every day before daylight, usually around 4:00 AM and finished every day after dark. I posted the link on Facebook, and my husband, other crew, and friends who run with me likely will update that post with information and pictures (or create separate posts) on a regular basis. https://thetrek.co/jeff-garmire-begins-colorado-trail-fkt-attempt I will not accept any trail magic, support, or outside assistance. Photo: Elisabeth Tizekker In the second interview, Andrew chats with filmmakers Nik Tizekker and Dylan Harris about the logistics (and adventure) of shooting a film about Jeff’s FKT. It was foreshadowing for the direction my life would take. And finally, with this already-defined bubble I would enter while walking the trail without external support, I would only use natural water sources (no water spigots) and my social media would be turned over for my girlfriend to run. How could we film this record while staying within the boundaries of an unsupported attempt? It would not be for long, and the trail quickly followed the road then took on more switchbacks to climb back up to 11,000’. I was completely out of food. More info is below. I will be going from Durango to Waterton Canyon and taking the east variation in the Collegiate area. Pre-COVID, FKTs were popular primarily among elite athletes “bored with running,” said Colorado trail running legend Buzz Burrell, who co-founded the FKT website. 10 days, 12 hours and 36 minutes later, she stepped off the trail in Durango with the new women’s self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT). It will be a huge challenge as their times are very strong. . Each intersection required a glance at the map to assure I didn’t end up heading the wrong direction. I ran over water sources that I should have stopped at, and through the barren landscape into the valley. I would carry everything I needed from Durango to Denver. Mikaela Osler left the Colorado Trail near Denver on the morning of July 30. Despite the effort of the climb, it was so cold I used my last remaining item of warmth—plastic overmitts—to keep my fingers from turning white. So he planned to go big on his first time out and knock down the record time on the 530-mile Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver. “Now it’s Tom, Dick and Sue. I quickly moved on and entered Lost Creek Wilderness. The trail had really tallied up some challenges along the way. Support me by buying a shirt. All of these things are expected when the goal is something this huge. Other aspiring CT thru hikers warned me of the climb and it only heightened my dread. Traversing the Centennial State in a general north-south and east-west direction, the Colorado Trail is a 486-mile route that connects Denver to Durango, traveling over In September, McElveen set out to best the 3-day and 21-hour unsupported bikepacking FKT on the Colorado Trail. I would not have the luxury. I will only have a total of 3 resupplies. (David made no such claim - entirely my fault. With the strength left in my legs, it wouldn’t necessarily be a sprint, but a mental success at arriving within a realistic distance of the end. I had been this deep into hallucinations four times before, so I was never scared, but it felt as though I were starring in a movie that I knew wasn’t actually happening. So its how long can you keep moving? I eventually had the trail to myself again. I had every intention of trying to push all the way to Twin Lakes. I will be carrying all of my own gear and food from start to finish and will not have any pacers or outside support of any kind. Thin, clear frozen sheets clung to all sides and rested on the shell of the tarp I used as a groundsheet. The second half of the Colorado Trail FKT really began on this fifth night. The last few moments on the high divide provided views that rivaled the San Juans. This is a fast time, but still 3 days over the record. While I’m not exactly going to root for him to break my record, I’m not against him either ... he’s a nice guy, and I set out to do a certain thing, and I did it, so I’m happy. When the trail lost elevation heading down to the river I began to dread climbing up the other side. The moments of frustration were why I was out here. Unlike any previous trail, wilderness was especially valued on the Colorado Trail because it meant that mountain bike use is not permitted,  so there was less need to be cognizant of sounds that were human related. alex.wright Stefan Griebel combined biking and hiking, to cover the entire official CT in 7d20h from July 28 to August 5, 2006. Waterton Canyon was hot and heat glistened off the gravel. Colorado Trail Supported FKT attempt 2020. My comfort level returned and I walked through the fog. The night went surprisingly smoothly. On this day I was tired, but not on the verge of falling asleep like I had been two years ago. As I neared the South Cottonwood Trailhead I instantly flashed back to Nolans 14—the route uses the trail for a bit to climb up to Mt. Buzz Burrell & Peter Bakwin hit the CT back in 1999. Only a couple days ago it had been snowing on me. I will not be picking up caches or supplies at any point. Episode 18: FKTOY Awards, part one, with Hillary Allen and Joe Grant. There were shimmers of hallucinations. I was unable to complete my journey on the Colorado Trail. I topped it off with a few electrolytes and tried to methodically climb the switchbacks from 9,300’ to 11,900’. It was a smooth morning, but after I crossed over County Road 306, the dread of a hot climb encompassed me. But in the driving rain my pace was slow. We have a lo, It’s that time of the year...when we remember th, We sure had a fun thru hike! I noticed that as of this morning David Ruttum declared a new UNsupported FKT for the Colorado Trail. Here is the link to my DeLorme:  https://share.garmin.com/SheilaHuss. Blessings for Babies. His time of 7 days, 13 hours, and 16 minutes bettered the previous record set by Scott Jaime in 2013 of 8 days, 7 hours, and 40 minutes. Hikers were a constant all the way to the Ben Tyler Trail junction. Massive I spent miles reflecting on Nolan’s 14 and piecing together the unique series of events that led me to specifically be in this situation. Towards the end of his CT run, in a very unusual twist, Paul met Sam Thompson running the other direction with the same intention: The second half of the Colorado Trail FKT really began on this fifth night. I blew through Kennebec Pass around mile 21 and the weather looked like it would cooperate. In another of his classic trips, Paul Pomeroy attacked the CT unsupported in 2006 -- with a vow of silence for the entire trip. I took multiple breaks on the 3,600’ climb up to 12,400’. Self supported means you would have mailed packages to resupply. After Taylor Lake, I knew the trail would rise to the top of the ridge, so I needed luck on my side. My day lasted only long enough to eclipse the 100 mile mark. The women’s self-supported FKT fell to Mikaela Osler earlier this month when she finished the trail in just 10 days, 12 hours, 36 minutes. He reports doing a few things that could be considered (small) violations of unsupported and FKT efforts, including: taking food/calories from happenstance sources ("Trail Magic") on 4 occasions, totalling 3 sodas and some fruit slices; buying a repair kit for his sleeping pad; disposing of trash and un-needed food along the way; and walking off-route (but not fewer miles) on 4 occasions to obtain water. My eyes were on Kenosha Pass. I was out of water, but as I walked through a fire station that I knew gave out water I put any thought of using a man made source out of my mind. Garmin inreach : https://share.garmin.com/Grizzly, Grizzly_hikes Matt Hart went after the CT record (supported) in July 2010, but only managed 9d7h48m. It made each climber specifically measure their progress at predefined intervals. I taped it up, took some Advil, and did 74 miles the last day. The last time I spent any amount of time in Colorado was when I lived in Denver after college. It's in Colorado. The trail itself was tougher than I thought it would be. I wanted to do it'. At roughly 9 years old I can only imagine how bored she was of the same continuous view. I walked gravel and dirt roads before beginning the ascent to the high country again. http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/10/colorado-trail, https://share.garmin.com/ScottJaimeColoradoTrail2019, http://trackleaders.com/cti.php?name=Fast_Eddy, Dale Garland, Dave LaFranboise, John McAward, John Wolgamott. This long-standing gem in the crown of ultra-distance mountain bike racing has recently seen the records drop as riders challenged themselves to best the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the trail. I’ll fix that ASAP. Massive – while still offering dazzling views. I wanted to push with little sleep, but my mind was failing. GraceMarie14 I will attempt to maintain tracking whenever moving, unless I have battery life issues. It’s an incredible feat to complete the 500 miles of the Colorado Trail. It was the first challenge where I truly considered what I had gotten myself into. You can even reply. The effects of the Colorado Trail were adding up, and I could tell it would be all about hanging on from here. Shawn Forry’s unsupported FKT novel of a recap (10,000 words). The elevation gain began with small climbs and descents, but as I neared my goal for the day, it got even more difficult. The landscape and trail through the night was secondary, and only covered through well timed naps that allowed my eyes to close on the fictional show that played out in front of me. I dropped lower and joined the road. That record is 8 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes. The Colorado Trail stretches 485 miles between Durango and Denver and includes some 90,000 feet of elevation. I hiked through the last dark hours before morning, never eclipsing 3 miles per hour. Wilderness areas and their restrictions on mechanized contraptions offered the ability to zone out and explore the depths of my mind. The 42-year-old Erie endurance runner crushed the supported record for the fastest known time, or FKT, running the Colorado Trail on his own in eight days and 30 minutes. The MapShare site shows the progress of someone tracking with an inReach satellite communicator. If my pace had been slower than expected up to Elk Creek, once I reached this portion it slowed even further. With the issues I was having at altitude, I vowed to sleep below 11,000’. A few short miles later I was back below 10,000’ at the Silver Creek Trailhead. Around Mt. I was still maintaining a 50 mile per day pace which would put me right at the record. I had tried incorporating faster miles into my days with the hopes of maintaining a striking distance of breaking my arbitrary goal of a 9-day unsupported hike. No period of rest exceeded 40 minutes, but it took three down periods to combat the nighttime figures my mind was creating. She was a attacked and injured by sheep dogs yesterday afternoon, and needed to have her injuries attended too. First I passed trailheads leading to the top of Colorado: Mt. The trail meandered through the forest, across the ridges with amazing views, and turned through Tennessee Pass. I'd like to publicly announce that I will be attempting the overall unsupported fkt on the Colorado Trail from Denver to Durango starting this Saturday 7/14/2018. I’ll be attempting to break Andre Michaud’s record of 8 days 23 hours and 16 minutes which will be very difficult. Beyond trying to decide what to carry for a 9.5-day unsupported push, this new idea added another planning wrinkle. Paul clocked 8 days, 12 hrs, 14 mins, 5 seconds, bettering the previous mark by about one and a quarter hours. Four days before my first and only ultramarathon, I had a wave of anxiety and decided I needed to run the entire Tenmile Range to make sure my body could handle the elevation and abuse of the upcoming 50k race. After 3 days I had run 180.6 miles to the dam road by Twin Lakes. The average elevation of the hike is 10,300 feet, but the grade is moderate. New posts will not be retrieved. Summary of supported FKT progression for the full Colorado Trail: He started at 5 … The counting down (or up) of distance has always been something I avoid. Thu, 08/16/2018 - 01:43pm, I am starting a female supported FKT attempt of the CO Trail tomorrow late afternoon in Durango. Also tracking with my COROS and uploading to Strava. The climb up the mesa was short, but my legs were heavy. Resigned to the fact that a time under 9 days had slipped away, I took a short nap. Mikaela Osler left the Colorado Trail near Denver on the morning of July 30. I am going to be carrying all of my food from start to finish. I will turn off at night. If I could maintain a keen alertness for mountain bikes approaching, I could let my head swivel and absorb the majesty of the ridgeline.. I hope he can continue. Each day, the last section ATE my lunch. Based on this as well as the language in the updates, someone else was with him likely helping him. But the trail was no longer a physical feat but a mental battle, and the thought of gaining altitude slowed the pace of my feet. The guiding principles of the race are simply stated as follows: Solo, self-supported. That compulsive challenge was a large part of what led me to FKTs. Mon, 07/09/2018 - 08:19pm. The trail wound through short ups and downs in the shadow of the Sawatch Range. My spirits soared as the sun appeared and I was expectant of easier miles once I turned onto the Collegiate East route. Read messages they have sent to MapShare. -- David Horton It was early afternoon and the usual time thunderstorms would roll in during late August in Colorado. To get to where I wanted to be, it would be a long night. I crossed Chalk Creek Trailhead and began the long road walk by Princeton Hot Springs. I'm planning to start early morning August 5th at Waterton CYN. The gentle, flat terrain continued as I circled back around to the mountains. The heat in the canyon became such a burden I pondered what would happen if my body simply gave up and passed out in the middle of the road. Depending on the route, the CT comprises between 490 and 567 miles of trail between Denver and Durango and passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Colorado Rockies. I have spent time in every town along the trail, and throughout my adventures I’d already hiked over 90% of its length. but it will be nice to have a "rabbit" way ahead of me! Slowly after the crest, my route dropped down to Clear Creek Road. The trail first traveled through a small subdivision. Depending on pacing in the dark to make up miles wouldn’t be so easy though. Day 2 (8/05):  Reached Hwy 149, 127.2 miles (55 for the day). The segments of productivity were painfully small and every flat rock looked like the most inviting place to take a seat. I will be on foot the entire time and accept no muleing/pacing etc. Somehow I got it… by pbakwin, Grizzly_hikes

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