Location
Wyoming,
US
Description
GPS Track
Marcy-Tetons-trk.gpx3.43 KB
FKTs
Male
Female
Erika Harkins | 7h 57m 33s |
Marcy Beard | 12h 39m 35s |
This route on the old FKT site
Comments
I'm planning to attempt this loop tomorrow, "attempt" because there is still a lot of snow up high. I'll be carrying foot traction and an axe, and will be doing it supported so my husband can accompany me partway and help schlep gear. I'll also be going CW starting from Death Canyon TH to get up on the snow early so hopefully it won't be too soft across Alaska Basin. We'll see! Tracker map will be on:
https://share.garmin.com/MarcyBeard
That. was. awesome.
This is a spectacular route, gorgeous and varied from start the finish. A lot like doing a section of Hardrock, just a bit lower elevation. Currently there is still a lot of snow; ice axe strongly recommended in the section below Static Peak. Alaska Basin is full of snow and requires navigation. The snow was in good condition yesterday morning, not too hard or soft. Great fun but quite slow (at least for me).
I'm amazed at the men's times on this loop, even if the trail was completely dry. It's a hefty challenge. I'm also amazed there haven't been any women reported doing this FKT in the past 10 years. Would love to see someone come crush my time. But maybe wait until the trails are clear...
I’m going to give this route a go tomorrow. We’ll see how it goes cus similar to Marcy, it’ll depend on snow conditions.
Definitely sooo much snow! Was great fun though and saw a bear within half a mile of the trailhead!
I am up in the Grand Teton National Park area this week, I will make an attempt at either this FKT male unsupported time, or the Teton Crest FKT. These mountains are mind-blowing and wild! If I fail this attempt, I’ll be back again. I onsited this trail head yesterday.