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Carson Martel Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking (USA) Self-supported In progress
Bob Stewart Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, TN, NC) Unsupported In progress

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  • Michael Hohl:
    I will be attempting this unsupported FKT on 4/26/2019, I will carry everything I need as well as water purification tablets to treat water if needed. I scouted out the trail on 4/21/2019 and believe there is enough stream crossings if there is a… read more »
  • pbakwin:
    Zach Valentine gets honorable mention for his run, but not the unsupported FKT.  Zach missed a short section of the AT through Harper's Ferry, as can be seen on his Strava track.  The error shortened the course by probably only a 200m or so, and he… read more »
  • Patrick Martin:
    I'm running this route tomorrow, 4/22.  Thanks for the great info Marcy- much appreciated!  I'll be carrying all food but will fill up at public spigots.  
  • zvalentine24:
    I completed the challenge yesterday and submitted for a FKT. Weather was brutal hot and ran out of water multiple times. Check out my Strava activity for a detailed trip report, https://www.strava.com/activities/2305864051. Many thanks to Michael… read more »
  • Art Brody:
    My short lived FKT attempt is over. I made it from Mexico to Utah on trail threw 4-6 feet of snow past North Rim to Jacob Lake. On the way back I post holed and messed up my ankle to the point it would be impossible for me to do big miles. With any… read more »