This is #2 FKT of the day. See The Crack FKT to see how my day started :)
After paddling my SUP board while towing my packraft in a head wind for 3km, I arrived at the backcountry "trailhead" to the approach trail of Silver Peak. I paddled with both, because I'm "picking" up Jamieson who's running the Crack to Silver Peak Ascent FKT. Since I'm here though, I might as well go for the Silver Peak FKT too. (We did not run together; he actually beat me and was waiting for me to arrive. He continued to the dock, to refuel and began his wait for my return).
Start 11:03AM
With a sore broken toe from my 1st FKT today, I pushed the climb as much as I could. The ascent is actually quite steep and technical which meant I hiked many parts. I also got fairly off trail before the summit which was incredibly frustrating!! Finally back on trail, I reached the top at 29min 46 sec.
Time to go back down when the rain began. The rocks in Killarney get super slippery when wet 😔. I cautiously descended and arrived at the end at 11:55AM. FKT down.
Time to run the 4km back to the SUP board/packraft and meet back up with Jamieson for the 3km paddle back to the car.
Quite the adventure day! 26km total kilometres travelled 🏃🏼♀️🚣♂️❤️