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Episode 57: Hillary Allen - What's new and cool in FKT action?

We discuss the highlights of the year so far, and note that unlike in previous years, there have been no major efforts on the AT, the PCT, or the JMT.  Why is that?

"FKTs in my opinion can leave the trails and be more creative.”

“And maybe the big routes have become too fast!”

The California 14ers were just done by a woman, it is somewhat uncommon for a woman to go solo on the technical routes; why is that?

Mt Williamson (CA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 09:06pm
Description

Mt Williamson (14,375') is the second highest peak in California.  The most common route is from the Shepherd Pass TH, about 50km round trip, with over 8000' of elevation gain.  Including Tyndall adds about 2 miles and 1500' of elevation gain.

Kuala Lumpur Airport - Petronas Towers (Malaysia)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 08:25pm
Description

Run between the international airport and the city's most prominent building, Petronas Towers which were the tallest in the world from 1998-2004 and have become something of a Malaysian national symbol.

Here's Greg Nance's route:

Singapore: Changi Airport - Marina Bay Sands

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 08:18pm
Description

Running between Singapore's international airport and Marina Bay Sands, the city's most prominent building, which is featured on most of Singapore's postcards and has become the celebrated landmark.  About 17km.

Greyrock Mtn (CO)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 02:52pm
Description

The Southwest Face route (which has also been called the Weenie Route or the Beanie Route) is as follows:

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