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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
NIck "Chezwick" Gagnon Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking (USA) Self-supported In progress
John Kelly Appalachian Trail (AT) Supported DNF
Bob Stewart Superior Hiking Trail (MN) Unsupported Complete - New FKT!
Magdalena Kalus Via Alpina (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Monaco) Supported In progress
Kaylee Levine Pacific Crest Trail through OR (OR) Unsupported Complete - New FKT pending verification
Emily Keddie Oregon Volcanic Skyline Route Supported In progress

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  • Shane Williams:
    Had a go at this, aiming for sub 7 hours (7:02 in the end). A lot of rain the night before made it slippery and slower. Amazing route and I really think west to east is the way to do it, you gradually build towards the highest point and the best… read more »
  • Victoriacole156:
    I am extremely humbled by this experience. I had to pull off because my bag was too heavy and I wasnt making pace. So amazed by anyone who has completed this, especially those with an FKT. Ill come better prepared next time! 
  • max.h.hancock2020@gmail.com:
    Saw that I should state the goal. I'm going to be attempting the unsupported FKT on July 27, 2025. Super excited to go for this, I've done the route a few times and done some trail work days too on the section before first switchback.
  • Dr.Dre':
    Dr. Dre' - AKA Don quixote here. Thinking about windmills. 7/21/25 in the early AM, I plan to attempt to break the current record for fully supported Colorado Trail East-West variant from Waterton to DRO. East Collegiate. We'll see! Hopefully no… read more »
  • tortocnt:
    Congrats Xander, well deserved.   /Torben