Record breaking

imported
#1

I am looking to break the long trail record this summer.I may be looking for a support team. pitdog ga me 97

pitdog

#2

I could think of better ways to spend my summer than supporting your endeavor. Being in the woods reading Thoreau and Witman while pondering why these long distance trails were created and maintained by an army of volunteers seems like a better use of time.

Henri

#3

The record for the quickest time or the longest? Support at The Inn at the Long Trail, ie, Guiness, sounds good.

Mango

#4

You may be looking for a support team for a long time. Unless of course as Henri stated, you are trying to break the record for the longest time on the Long Trail. In that case you will not need much support. Any thoughts of running a marathon? Or how about one of those Ultra-marathons. Both of these provide support along the way.

Bilko

#5

what’s in it for me?

0101

#6

I think a lot of the trail community isn’t really interested in records. Whats the point ?

Most of us hike to get out of the rat race.:cheers

striker

#7

While my personal opinion is that the trails were not made to see how quickly one can pass through I respect the fact that you have a goal and are reaching out in an attempt to achieve it.

I was wondering if there is any official record of who has hiked/run the trail the fastest.

crockett

#8

Sure, I will carry you on my back the whole way. Not really interested in records, though, so you can get it on with Guniess to your heart’s content afterwards.

I am,
The Man

The Man

#9

If you look at the records on other trails, you see that people are capable of around 45 miles per day for supported hikes. That would make the Long Trail, at 275 miles, doable in a little over six days. How much money do you want to spend for how much support? You’re talking about not only the gas for someone to pick you up, etc. but lodging, which is a little expensive in Vermont. For a seven day, forty mile a day hike, you might be able to do it without very much support. Take a lightweight fast setup tent (or hammock) and have someone drop food off at maybe two or three spots and you might have your record without too much expense.

Bear Bag Hanger

#10

PD,

If you are looking for a support crew, you may want to try on the ultrarunner’s e-list. Many of the people who are ultrarunners are also into long distance hiking (at a quicker than average pace) and may be interested in supporting and/or getting you in touch with people who would.

The ultra list can be signed up at:
http://www.extremeultrarunning.com/emaillst.htm

Good luck!

Paul Mags

#11

I might be interested in helping. Could meet you at road crossings with camper. It has heat, stove ,fridge, everything . Dont want anything but cost of gas and food. Sounds like a great record to try to break. I,m personally trying to break the record for my age group in the Mount Washington road race this summer. Let me know what you had in mind for time frame, Dan.

Dan Paradis

#12

Yes,Dan I may be looking for additionial help.Also,good luck with your pr on mt. washington.

pitdog

#13

In 2004, LT speed record was 4 days, 13 hours, 15 minutes.
No idea if it’s been broken or not.

end to ender

#14

Two pieces of advice:

  1. People who don’t know you are unlikely to be interested in supporting you, unless you have a track record. Do some trail running, enter some races. Backpack, get to know people. Keep a journal. Network

  2. Do some research. Setting a record will be very tough and demanding. The last two records that I know of, Tim Seaver and Cave Dog’s were set by incredible hikers. Check out Cave dog’s accounts (especially “Descending into the Maelstrom” from his failed '03 attempt):

http://www.thedogteam.com/Long_Trail-Web_Pages/The_Long_Trail/Long_Trail-index-frame.html

Personally, I’m thinging of hitting the LT again and if I do, I will try to do it slower than last time. But, we all have different ways of enjoying the trail.

pedxing

#15

Some I’ve talked with have had less than amicable experiences with competitive trail runners. Most hikers will gladly get out of the way, but it shouldn’t be expected. Almost had a fist fight with a runner on Jay peak. Getting pissy and yelling “LEFT” on a 8" wide rocky trail and almost knocking my wife over is a good way to get a beat down.

I’d be more impressed by a speed hiker that actually carries their own gear.

Anybody know the record for that?

LTGhost

#16

The funny thing is after pitdog flew thru the AT in 97 for pleasure all these dog names come up,but I was never the type to highly publicize my hikes.Also,I carried my gear and at times doubled back to carry an injured thru hikers pack for many miles.pitdog

pitdog

#17

The funny thing is after pitdog flew thru the AT in 97 for pleasure all these dog names come up,but I was never the type to highly publicize my hikes.Also,I carried my gear and at times doubled back to carry an injured thru hikers pack for many miles.pitdog

pitdog