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FKT: Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR) - 2024-09-30

Athletes
Rick Kneedler
Route
Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Route variation
Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
8h 56m 57s
Verification
https://www.strava.com/activities/12544610623
GPS track(s)
Hurwal_Traverse.gpx8.61 MB
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Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
Rick Kneedler - Hurwal Traverse (OR)
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A wonderful and challenging late season adventure. Exceptional views, geology, and solitude. Very committing and rough terrain. Yet one of the most elegant Oregon FKT routes.

Route-finding is relentless. There are often several "paths" to choose from, but these are created by goats who have different goals than we.

For the last descent I chose the rib just north of the original team, based on description here https://fastestknowntime.com/route/chief-joseph-mountain-hurricane-creek. But my descent was about as smooth as a rhino, so I'm not convinced it was any better.