Gave it a try on 8/21/21 but an FKT was not in the cards for me. Did enjoy seeing 1 bear snacking on huckleberries next to the trail and 5 grouse on the ridge. Beautiful loop, especially with early morning light.

I'm going to have a go at this tomorrow morning (26th August 2021) unsupported. Hoping to beat 5 min/km which would knock at least 15 minutes of the current FKT. Will update on progress tomorrow evening! 

Tomorrow I am heading out for an attempt at the supported/standard FKT (Andrew Thompson's record). I have an awesome support crew that will be helping me along the way, headed by my brother Ben. I will post my tracking link along with updates when I… read more »

Do U have Pictures of required Central Cascades Wilderness permits traveling through those areas for Aug 3rd 2021 ?? so it’s a legal FKT?? Because it’s required to have those now..  if Not then it’s Not a Legit/Legal FKT.. & you’ll have to do it… read more »

Ryan Williams asked a few of us to comment on the inclusion of the Garfield summit on this route. My policy has always been to follow the route of the person who set the FKT.  Debates to include various summits on routes could get endless.  With… read more »