I will be trekking SOBO attempting to set the self supported FKT of the Appalachian Trail.
I will be starting at roughly 7 Am in the morning August 23rd
Live tracking link :
https://live.enabledtracking.
Map share:
FKT Attempts We're Tracking
FKT attempts we're tracking right now. (Tap each to expand.)
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Lila Miller on Appalachian Trail (AT)
In progress
34.626652, -84.193899
Athlete: Lila Miller
Route: Appalachian Trail (AT)
Start date:
Style: Self-supported
Status: In progress
Francis Vachon on Traversée de la réserve faunique de Matane par le Sentier International des Appalaches-Québec GR A1 (QC, Canada)
DNF
48.650315750351, -67.271645181024
Athlete: Francis Vachon
Start date:
Style: Unsupported
Status: DNF
Tracker: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/73JN
John Kelly on Appalachian Trail (AT)
DNF
34.626652, -84.193899
Athlete: John Kelly
Route: Appalachian Trail (AT)
Start date:
Style: Supported
Status: DNF
Appalachian Trail Take 2 – Once More With Feeling
If you’re reading this, I’ve already set back out on the Appalachian Trail. This time I’ll be headed south from Katahdin, running home. If you’re wondering, “why on earth would he do that?!” then read on. If you’re just here for the links, here they are:
Karel Sabbe on HexaTrek - crossing France (France)
Complete - New FKT pending verification
43.3732845, -1.774014
Athlete: Karel Sabbe
Start date:
Style: Supported
Status: Complete - New FKT pending verification
Sophie Grant on Via Alpina (Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, Monaco)
Complete - New FKT!
46.418823, 9.22589
Athlete: Sophie Woods
Start date:
Style: Supported
Status: Complete - New FKT!
Tracker: http://www.share.garmin.com/sagrant
Tomorrow I wil start on the Via Alpina. This is my live tracking link.
Aurelien Sanchez on Pacific Crest Trail (CA, OR, WA)
Complete - New FKT!
32.589741, -116.466981
Athlete: Aurelien Sanchez
Start date:
Style: Supported
Status: Complete - New FKT!
Tracker: https://live.aureliensanchez.com/