I first attempted this route in 2016. While doing it in an unsupported style (carrying all my own food & gear), I did invite friends out to join me and also cached battery bricks so that I could document the effort. I finished in just under six days. I knew there was a lot of time for improvement but didn't feel the desire to return until last summer (2024). My 2024 effort would build on everything I had learned and experienced since 2016. I had better endurance, an intimate knowledge of the trails, and gear has come a long way. Unfortunately I DNF'd halfway through due to anterior tibialis tendonitis. This year I made sure to fix my weakness and give the route an honest effort, shooting for five days. Here's how it went.
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Congratulations, Andrew!
Thank you for everything you do for the running community of the Mount Washington Valley—both on the roads and in the magnificent White Mountains and the Presidential Range.
Looking forward to following you on your next adventure.