FKT: Chad Eastman - High Rockies Trail (AB, Canada) - 2020-08-01

Athletes
Route variation
Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Supported
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Finish date
Total time
11h 50m 14s
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Did this from Elk Pass PL up to the pass and N to Goat Creek PL. The trail officially starts/ends at Elk Pass. Aid stations at Canyon day-use, Chester Lake PL, Buller winter access, and Driftwood day-use. Total distance for me was 89km. Device elevation gain was 1825m, loss 1900m. I suspect those values would be higher with a more calibrated/modern device because the trail is very undulating. Tony Daffern of Kananaskis Trails was unable to provide a cumulative gain value for the entire trail when I inquired. It’s a new trail, only completed in 2017. As far as I know I am the first to complete the entire trail on foot.  My partner was waiting at 5 day use parking lots with hydration (water, Gatorade, coke, tailwind) and nutrition (candy, chips) and my drop bags with extra gear (poles, shoes, socks, hat, sunscreen).