FKT: James Stewart - Howe Sound Crest Trail (BC, Canada) - 2018-10-09

Athletes
Route variation
north to south
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Finish date
Total time
5h 31m 58s
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There is an existing FKT on this trail in the standard net downhill direction (South to North) from Cypress Ski Resort to Porteau.

I wish to establish the FKT for the opposite direction, which is the much harder direction due to net uphill and additional 1000m of vertical climbing. I feel this direction should be recognised because it is the more difficult accomplishment.

After contacting various people in the region, including Eric Carter who runs a website listing FKTs in the region, there is no information anyone has gone faster than my time other than what is presently listed on Strava. There is a segment https://www.strava.com/activities/1895090506/segments/47765822675 however, it chops off the final 2 minutes of the trail at the end. My FKT is 5:31:58 where the trail starts at the gate at porteau rd carpark to the pavillion bitumen at Cypress Ski Resort where the trail finishes.

I have video footage of my attempt as I took my gopro with me. I am still presently compiling into a video to upload to youtube. I can provide a link when it is complete.