FKT: Erin Ton - Needles Grand Tour (UT) - 2024-09-23

This route has a little bit of everything to keep you entertained-- slickrock, sand, washes, baby slots, ladders... I had been to Druid Arch in the past, but this was my first time completing the full tour. I started early in the morning so that I would have cooler temps- it was nice for the first hour and then quickly got hot. I could definitely run this much faster in cooler temps and now that I am familiar with all the twists and turns. An awesome route regardless of whether you are going for speed or not! I ate one CarbsFuel gel about halfway through and brought 1L of water. I should have eaten more, but my appetite was fleeting in the temps.