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Athlete Route Start date Style Status
Haroldas Subertas John Muir Trail via Whitney Portal (CA) Unsupported DNF
Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy John Muir Trail via Whitney Portal (CA) Supported Complete - New FKT!
Antoine Clément John Muir Trail via Whitney Portal (CA) Supported DNF
Gabriela Aramayo Grande Traversée du Mercantour Supported Complete - New FKT!
Karel Sabbe HexaTrek - crossing France (France) Supported Complete - New FKT!
Sophie Woods Via Alpina (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Monaco) Supported Complete - New FKT!

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  • UltraSteph:
    I will be attempting a route tomorrow (October 27, 2020) parking at the Sharp top lot. I plan on doing this unsupported. I am very interested in seeing if the order of peaks I have in mind will be the most efficient and hope to set a baseline for… read more »
  • ridgewayrunner:
    There are multiple route options but we made a decision to do ours based on: same start/finish point, get to summit of each peak and utilise pleasant paths that would encourage others to do it. We hope our precedent will be followed but fully expect… read more »
  • Nathan Broom:
    Mark, fair question. There's some leeway on this one, with good points going both ways. Tradition matters in FKTs, which is an argument for Russ's 50-mile backwards S... as is the appeal of a 50-mile route (and a 100-mile out-and-back). However,… read more »
  • Sandbag:
    Hello, I will attempt the self supported FKT on the Sheltowee Trace starting 10/31/20, or a fast thru-hike.  I'll be SOBO and carrying a inreach tracker.  I will post a report and pics if things go well.  https://www.instagram.com/sandbaghikes/… read more »
  • glampman:
    Thanks Jason! Looks like you also had an awesome adventure! Great job on the route and with the video!!