Chump Change FKT will be attempting to set the supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail. The crew consists of Rascal (Manager of Chaos and Crew Chief), Candy Mama (Runner/Vehicle), Omi (Crew Mom and Caretaker). We will also have an array of pacers, trail angels, and friends coming out to help. The Appalachian Trail has such a strong community surrounding it and we can't think of a better way to complete the trail than with the community by our side. Candy Mama is merely a vehicle for the crew to maintain, feed, and encourage to the finish. She can't do it without her crew. Our northern star/guiding principles through this attempt are "Every Second Counts" & "Equanimity". For more information about the record attempt please visit Tara-Treks.com. LETS GO!
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34.626652, -84.193899
37.3314341, -107.902592
I'm starting the Colorado Trail Supported FKT attempt, West to East, Collegiate West route. Starting in Durango on Sunday, August 18 at 8am MT. I'll be going after Nick's supported FKT in that direction as well as Kyle's overall supported record. Daily updates with my crew will be on Mountain Outpost's YouTube Channel at 10am MT during the attempt. I'll also be raising money for Warrior Trail Foundation, helping veteran's with PTSD. If you want to learn more, see the link in my Instagram bio: @GoBroncoBilly
37.3314341, -107.902592
Hello!
I'm planning to take off for a Supported FKT attempt on the West to East, Collegiate East variation of the Colorado Trail on Saturday 8/24. My Garmin inreach MapShare in below:
42.7437975, -73.1555343
I will be starting a supported FKT attempt on the Long Trail tomorrow 8/28 at around 10am with the help of dozens of friends, family, and locals.
To my knowledge there aren't any high water closures this time around. The only difference between my route and John Kelly's route from last year is that he had a very short (~0.3 mile) reroute around Prospect Rock because of a closure due to falcon nesting, which is now open. According to my calculations, this will lose me approximately 3-4 minutes.
Tracking:
39.7392358, -104.990251
For Nels Matson, there’s no better way to help a special cause than by pushing himself to his limits. It’s why the Tri 4 Number 1 (T4N1) Foundation Director is gearing up for his biggest challenge to date: attempting to break the world record for fastest run across the country – all to help honor the legacy of a fallen Navy SEAL, Chris Campbell.
Chris Campbell was known for his big heart, infectious smile and positive personality. His mentality was to "keep it light and stay stoked on life.” As a US Navy SEAL, Chris completed numerous deployments worldwide in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2011, Chris, along with 31 other military soldiers, 7 Afghan allies, and one service dog, were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Nels was inspired by Chris’s story, outlook on life and his last wish, which stated that if anything happened to him, he hoped for 100,000 people to make a difference by donating to the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) and help those who made it home.