The tallest mountain in the country has a marker for every kilometer on the out and back route. The Peak 2 Fire near Breckenridge ended his journey early. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My eyes were on Kenosha Pass. But when they opened they saw daylight. The transition had begun. I will be taking the Collegiate East route. Good Morning! The last ten miles of the day would be brutal, but my afternoon would be mild. It took until 2am, but I successfully made up all the miles I had slept through earlier in the morning. I competed in ski races, ultramarathons, devised my own routes, connected peaks and ridges, hiked the Continental Divide Trail twice, and even completed Nolan’s 14 in under the 60-hour cutoff while hiking the CDT. That record is 8 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes. Every crooked limb on a tree or downed log immediately became a limb of a walking night creature. I topped it off with a few electrolytes and tried to methodically climb the switchbacks from 9,300’ to 11,900’. Log in sign up. I saw multiple hikers heading southbound on their way up to the high point while I dropped down to the open grassland plateau that seemed to stretch forever. Everything felt good on the morning of the second day. Stefan Griebel combined biking and hiking, to cover the entire official CT in 7d20h from July 28 to August 5, 2006. Shortly after moving to a new city, I spent weekend after weekend climbing peaks instead of visiting bars and trying to make friends or meet girls. The route turned to gravel and crossed the reservoir dam before abruptly turning back west. I left at 1 AM and reached Waterton (the northern terminous) at 12:15 AM the next night. The last time I spent any amount of time in Colorado was when I lived in Denver after college. Towards the end of his CT run, in a very unusual twist, Paul met Sam Thompson running the other direction with the same intention: After winding  through the rows of houses, the dreaded climb began. The fact that it was so hard is the same fact that made it so appealing. I would not make phone calls to anyone throughout the attempt. I’ll fix that ASAP. You can even reply. I had set my alarms for a time when it was still pitch black, and the light was a very bad sign. I tried more caffeine and forced down the last of my calories, but nothing improved my pace. There was no refuge  in the open expanse of the high alpine grassland and thus no choice but to walk on. The second half of the Colorado Trail FKT really began on this fifth night. In 1998, Boulder, Colorado, residents Peter Bakwin, now 54 and a retired physicist with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and Buzz Burrell, now 65 and brand vice president at Ultimate Direction, tackled a speed attempt on the 500-mile-long Colorado Trail—the first of what would be many adventures together. I planned to both ration food and be without for the last day. If my pace had been slower than expected up to Elk Creek, once I reached this portion it slowed even further. It’s an incredible feat to complete the 500 miles of the Colorado Trail. Photo: Elisabeth Tizekker In the second interview, Andrew chats with filmmakers Nik Tizekker and Dylan Harris about the logistics (and adventure) of shooting a film about Jeff’s FKT. I averaged 40 miles per day on the PCT and AT and 45 miles per day running across America. It was early afternoon and the usual time thunderstorms would roll in during late August in Colorado. I will likely send off a location at night. I never knew at night if I would be able to go again the next day... Could I have run the next day? My pace jumped to 4 miles per hour, which in most cases would be unsustainable for hours on end with a heavy pack. I wanted to finish so bad but with miles still remaining I turned my legs to autopilot and tried to maintain steady progress. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My sleeping bag was just thrown out under the stars and I passed out. Darkness hit and my energy vanished between Tennessee Pass and crossing Highway 24. Andre Michaud first wanted to attempt a fastest-known time (FKT) record attempt on the famed Colorado Trail in 2017. That was Bryan Williams first response to the question of how he broke the fastest known time (FKT) on the Colorado Trail. Would I fail my attempt only a couple miles from its conclusion? An hour later I was back moving. The journey that you are about to embark upon follows a portion, or perhaps the entire 485 miles of recreational trail that crosses Colorado from Denver to Durango. Support me by buying a shirt. I hiked on, distracted by the white quickly accumulating underfoot. My stomach turned and I was dry heaving every few feet. I wanted to do it'. Paul is well-known in local running circles as an outstanding athlete, with a great wit and sense of honor. As soon I neared the 12,000’ mark my body began to revolt. Courtney Dauwalter was 497km into the 782km long Colorado Trail when her crew pulled her from her “Fastest Known Time” (FKT) attempt. Pre-COVID, FKTs were popular primarily among elite athletes “bored with running,” said Colorado trail running legend Buzz Burrell, who co-founded the FKT website. Forry carried a SPOT Tracker, and his track is archived on trackleaders.com. Williams went west to east and took the Collegiate West option, which appears to be a little (83 vs. 78 miles) longer than the standard Collegiate East route, with a more vertical and overall higher elevation. The last time I spent any amount of time in Colorado was when I lived in Denver after college. I wanted to avoid all emotional support, or anything that could conceivably be seen as emotional support. The 7 hours of sleep my body received seemed to pay off. This was the last 150 miles, and it was time to ignore every temptation to slow down. Someone will always be faster … I thought it was possible to do this in 8 days flat, and I couldn’t do that ... someone else probably can, if they can run more. I held a meeting with the crew the day before departing, and drew some hard boundaries. I have three boxes sent, no pre arranged support, and will be on foot the entire time. Basham's daily splits are here. I will send off a location at night and some point during each day. Somehow I got it mixed up in my mind. With my current route, I was already expected to do over 50 miles per day with 10k feet of elevation gain. But today was perfect. Also tracking with my COROS and uploading to Strava. My girlfriend would simply not be allowed to film me, or be near the trail as I passed in any way. More plateau grassland awaited at 12,000’ but I had to coax my tired legs to carry me there. Welcome to the Trail . He started with Eric Truhe, who suffered a stress fracture after 3.5 days (200 miles) and had to stop. In the absence of water, my thirst had gone from uncomfortable to the early stages of dehydration. Matt Hart went after the CT record (supported) in July 2010, but only managed 9d7h48m. For two years I have considered doing the Colorado Trail, but always came back to the question: How would I make this experience different? But my legs didn’t have the speed of day one. Yes. After Taylor Lake, I knew the trail would rise to the top of the ridge, so I needed luck on my side. The crossing of Highway 285 would leave about 72 miles remaining and I knew my body and mind could endure anything for that distance. I will start in Durango morning of Sunday 4 August. Water was scarce but in the cool morning temperatures, I felt little need for it. Will begin in Waterton, July 21, 2019. I hobbled down the back side of the pass and slept at just over 50 miles. The 14,000 foot peaks provided both a goal and 58 individual challenges. As I twisted and turned over ridges and aspen forests, my mind was only on the future and the awaiting cross of Kenosha Pass. I passed a father and daughter, at which point the daughter made sure to warn me how long the meadow was. Coup also did the JMT and the LT unsupported that year, completing the "Triple Gem" of backpacking. Immediately pressure and liquid was released from my foot and I felt better. The weather was clear, with only a giant bright moon. Summary of supported FKT progression for the full Colorado Trail: I will also verify a successful FKT attempt with my Garmin watch. Jamie's supported FKT was broken by Bryan Williams, who ran the CT in 8d0h30m, August 26 - September 3, 2017. Jeff Garmire should be visually distinctive on the trail. All motivation had to come from within, and I would not be calling out for the support from family or friends. In an interesting innovation, a group of 5 men ran the CT relay style in 3d15h54m, Sept. 7-10, 2017, as reported by the Durango Herald. I will be doing it "thru-hiker style" as Scott Williamson laid out in his 2008 FKT - no support crew, using mail drops, and picking up food and supplies in towns along the way. Coup carried a big pack full of food, but also lost 25 lbs body weight on the hike. On day two, my hands had been so cold that I wanted to throw up. Over the next few years I explored Colorado in every way that I could. Thru-hiker style. The time between my two naps in the dark was always my slowest moving period, and on this night it was no different. After my second nap of the darkness, the daily push began at 4am. Also on the Colorado Trail, going from east to west, Andre Michaud is in an attempt to break Joe Grant’s supported FKT record going in that direction. Hargreaves made a second attempt in 2017, but stopped after 109 miles, a few hours behind FKT pace. -- Matt Hart But even so, I wasn’t ready to give up on it. I will be posting public updates on my insta: @mikaelaosler. First I dropped down to Animas River and crossed the railroad tracks. Four days before my first and only ultramarathon, I had a wave of anxiety and decided I needed to run the entire Tenmile Range to make sure my body could handle the elevation and abuse of the upcoming 50k race. I cashed in some serious good karma along the way and I am very grateful to everybody who loaned me some of theirs (I’ll pay you back)! Meaghan Hicks from iRunfar tells the tale of Scott Jaime’s supported FKT from 2013. The segments of productivity were painfully small and every flat rock looked like the most inviting place to take a seat. Massive – while still offering dazzling views. The terrain would transition from the gentle pine-needle covered trail of yesterday afternoon to multiple climbs and descents. There were shimmers of hallucinations. The epic 530 mile route runs from McElveen’s backyard in Durango to Denver. We only had a couple of missteps; cost maybe 2 hours total. Still early in the adventure, I reminded myself: this is Colorado and the sun will be out again before I know it. When I developed this strategy, it was cloudy, but patches of blue sky were scattered overhead as I passed some sheep and a small structure. One of the main reasons I did the Colorado Trail was seeing your documentary in Durango back in the day. Burrell went on to lower the record to 11d16h13m. It took everything that I had to finish each day. So he planned to go big on his first time out and knock down the record time on the 530-mile Colorado Trail from Durango to Denver. Hi guys, I want to announce that I am attempting an unsupported FKT attempt of the CT from Durango to Denver this July. It was a momentary break in the continued seesaw of the Colorado Trail. The adrenaline was pumping so strong that the 8.5 days of food on my back felt like nothing. The effects of the Colorado Trail were adding up, and I could tell it would be all about hanging on from here. Follow me on Instagram. It turns out that wearing a tiger striped pack and a sweatshirt with a tiger face on it are not the most inconspicuous for going after an FKT. The excitement of the trail disappeared quickly, leaving only the realization of the uncomfortable weight on my back and the difficult climb underfoot. Mental vs. Once I reach zero it’s go time. First FKT. Starting July 18th, 2020 I will be attempting to beat the current self-supported FKT on the Colorado Trail (East to West, Collegiate East) held by Andre Michaud. I donned a rain skirt and cinched my rain jacket tight. I knew it was unsustainable, yet my legs kept pumping. It's in Colorado. First FKT. My choice for Collegiate East came down to time and mileage. I spent my first summer in the Mile High City climbing all 58 14ers in the state. It reminded me of my FKT on Cerro Chirripo in Costa Rica. After a healthy dose of zoning out, the day hikers returned near the Timberline Lake Trailhead and a climb awaited. I spent my first summer in the Mile High City climbing all 58 14ers in the state. I didn’t make it to my goal but left it for the morning. I might post a few stories to display and prove the experience, but this FKT effort would be done in the present, and without distractions of praise or support through the interwebs. The journey that you are about to embark upon follows a portion, or perhaps the entire 485 miles of recreational trail that crosses Colorado from Denver to Durango. I prepared to embark on the journey by cramming 8.5 days worth of food (one full day less than I expected to need) and enough gear to simply endure the worst weather I could end up in. At Stony Pass Road, the weather calmed a bit and I saw multiple hikers camped in semi-protected spots. Physical Aspect of records and multi-day FKTS. b) To call it. I ripped my shoes off and sat down. I was unable to complete my journey on the Colorado Trail. From the highway, the trail climbed. The first cracks in reality appeared. However, his initial announcement said he was starting a "fully supported" attempt starting on August 4. Massive I spent miles reflecting on Nolan’s 14 and piecing together the unique series of events that led me to specifically be in this situation. I have three mail drops. The later the morning grew the more gentle the storm became. Day 2 (8/05):  Reached Hwy 149, 127.2 miles (55 for the day). Pre-COVID, FKTs were popular primarily among elite athletes “bored with running,” said Colorado trail running legend Buzz Burrell, who co-founded the FKT website. I will have a Garmin InReach for tracking, camera on my phone, and will post on IG/FB as Im able (milissajayn). I can only shake my head in disbelief at the good fortune I encountered along the Colorado Trail: perfect weather, interesting people, no major mechanicals, and no major physical or mental meltdowns. Wish me luck! It was time to sleep for a few hours in the brutal cold of 12,000 feet…. User account menu. Today (7/30) I will begin an attempt to break Olga King's self-supported FKT for the CT. I'm excited by another opportunity and humbled by the many attempts in the last few years. I have informed John Zahorian, current unsupported FKT holder, of my attempt. My body was closing in on its limit. My body felt almost too good as I sailed through 30 miles, and then 40 miles at a pace well beyond what I had anticipated. There will be no outside support. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), I run so many repeats in these hills. Here are some exerpts from Horton's report on the blog of his trip: -- David Horton By midmorning, the sun had appeared and I stood atop the high point at 13,259’. Here's what happened: Earlier in day 8, Kirsten and one of the photographers tried to forge a creek, but the engine flooded, rendering the Jeep inoperable (it had to be towed away). Log in as an administrator and view the Instagram Feed settings page for more details. Self supported means you would have mailed packages to resupply. How could we film this record while staying within the boundaries of an unsupported attempt? But, any hopes of breaking nine days were slowly slipping away. The hikers at the water source did not hold me up, but also had enough questions to make my time there eventful. It was a slow descent to Copper Mountain Resort, and as the morning grew later and civilization closer, the mountain bikes became a near-continual obstacle to be aware of. I basically made a last desperate burst to Waterton, looking at my watch the whole way. If I could maintain a keen alertness for mountain bikes approaching, I could let my head swivel and absorb the majesty of the ridgeline.. I can not wait to explore 500 sMiles of beautiful Colorado! Mon, 05/20/2019 - 10:56am. When I was clad in all my layers, I stuffed the frozen sleeping bag and tarp in the outside mesh of my bag and started slogging up the ridge. It just about finished me off. Also on the Colorado Trail, going from east to west, Andre Michaud is in an attempt to break Joe Grant’s supported FKT record going in that direction. I will be using a SPOT device to track my location at various times along the way. David is doing a great job. In reply to I was unable to complete my… by mexifast. The Colorado Trail is a long-distance trail running for 486 miles (782 km) from the mouth of Waterton Canyon southwest of Denver to Durango in Colorado, United States.Its highest point is 13,271 feet (4,045 m) above sea level, and most of the trail is above 10,000 feet (3,000 m). My focus struggled to stay on the ground. GraceMarie14 There was not far to go. My motivation was there, but the sleep was starting to wear on me. But first I had to get through the morning darkness and the myriad of roads that led back to the wilderness. The Trail – The Colorado Trail a continuous, narrow path from Denver to Durango for hiking, horseback, and bicycling. Based on this as well as the language in the updates, someone else was with him likely helping him. I passed Blanks Cabin and turned a full 360, putting myself back into 2018 when I finished Nolans 14 in 59 hours as part of the Great Western Loop. A light rain woke me up, and I began my 2nd day in the pitch black night, well before the first hints of morning began. If you care to play around with the Colorado Trail route on CalTopo. While tracking his spot, it appears that all of his sleeps were at road crossings. The trail first traveled through a small subdivision. Upon waking up, I knew the beginning of my day would be tame, so my pace was fast. I will be attempting an UNsupported FKT on the Colorado Trail beginning August 1st at 5 AM. This is still the 3rd fastest time, and it speaks to the difficulty of the current record. THE STORY OF THE COLORADO TRAIL, AND BRYAN WILLIAMS' FKT RUN. “Now it’s Tom, Dick and Sue. It was soon nothing more than a socked-in ridge which was reminiscent of growing up in the Pacific Northwest. I will be traveling from Waterton Canyon to Durango and use the Collegiate East route. The average elevation of the hike is 10,300 feet, but the grade is moderate. I will be posting and having a friend post to Facebook/Instagram during the trip. I spent my first summer in the Mile High City climbing all 58 14ers in the state. Meaghan Hicks from iRunfar tells the tale of Scott Jaime’s supported FKT from 2013. That was on about 1 hour of sleep to begin with. The emotions were intense and the challenges both internal and external were not what I expected but exactly the type I had hoped for. Every thirty minutes I had to sit and rest. Good effort! But going into hour two of the terrible weather, I shifted to accepting this bad weather would only aid in knocking down some of the fires and smoke that I feared would blow into the area. Going NOBO collegiate East, Supported and carrying all my own gear. Ice clung to my sleeping bag when I woke up at 4 am. I started every day before daylight, usually around 4:00 AM and finished every day after dark. Copper Mountain Ski Resort felt within reach. Falling behind on water consumption was a dangerous game to play, and it was starting earlier than I had hoped. My inreach link is here: https://share.garmin.com/DrDre. In September, McElveen set out to best the 3-day and 21-hour unsupported bikepacking FKT on the Colorado Trail. Their search was for flowing downhill, and after the first ridge, most of them seemed to be content turning their bike and enjoying the ride back down. I loved my time out there. It was the perfect storm to keep myself in position to be successful. In reply to Hello all,  Colorado Trail Foundation. And now Scott Jaime has just set an overall supported FKT of the 486-mile Colorado Trail, which stretches between Durango and west of Denver through some of the state’s finest mountain scenery. I dropped lower and joined the road. September 2nd, 2020. Are you SELF or UN supported? Resigned to the fact that a time under 9 days had slipped away, I took a short nap. I so badly wanted to make it to Twin Lakes, but being many hours short, I put any planning out of my mind. That compulsive challenge was a large part of what led me to FKTs. I taped it up, took some Advil, and did 74 miles the last day. I remained optimistic. The gentle, flat terrain continued as I circled back around to the mountains. Despite the quick pace, being a decent human came first. I pulled my hood on and charged forward. In September, McElveen set out to best the 3-day and 21-hour unsupported bikepacking FKT on the Colorado Trail. I will post my inreach link so I can be tracked. I will be taking the CW route. ), In reply to My bad! Day 3 (8/06):  Hwy 114, 182.2 miles in 3 days! Here is the link to my DeLorme:  https://share.garmin.com/SheilaHuss. ‘Despair on the Colorado Trail’: A Bikepacker’s First FKT Attempt gearjunkie.com - Mary Murphy. The blog reports the decision to quit as follows: Around 4am I was woken by a slight rain and quickly packed up. A stone’s throw from the water, the trail turned straight east toward the dam. The Colorado Trail (CT) traverses nearly 500 miles of the Rocky Mountains from Denver to Durango. Despite the effort of the climb, it was so cold I used my last remaining item of warmth—plastic overmitts—to keep my fingers from turning white. I'm really intrigued to become more efficient in the mountains based on this attempt. I could listen peacefully to nature and subject my mind to growing figments of my imagination. So its how long can you keep moving? I tried to move one foot in front of the other robotically, but even trying to distance myself from the sustained effort of a tired mind driving a worn-out body did not work for long. But I had somehow never done the Colorado Trail. With the issues I was having at altitude, I vowed to sleep below 11,000’. It was indeed mindless. Day 2 was supposed to be a day of stacking miles on an already solid base of day 1. Badly fatigued (yet still determined, persistent, and able), Sam would have taken a huge risk to keep going without some assurance that the crew could make it to the next checkpoint. My body had worn down at the same rate as my pack weight and despite every attempt to maximize the hours of hiking, I could not add more miles to my average. The MapShare site shows the progress of someone tracking with an inReach satellite communicator. I have a lot of respect for this record and this trail and I know it will be quite the test. Error: API requests are being delayed for this account. This is a fast time, but still 3 days over the record. I had seen this fictional safari guide multiple times over the last few days and I could never decide if he was spying on me or simply observing me. Follow along online. In the unsupported style it did not feel like the correct thing to do. My feet were swollen and my shin hurt, but decided to go for broke and pay the price after. By the time I replenished my water at the river and began climbing back out, my mind had drastically built up the physical challenge that lay before me. Physical Aspect of records and multi-day FKTS. My FKT attempt ended pretty early as I was only able to complete ~35 miles a day for 3 days with a much too heavy pack. In September, McElveen set out to best the 3-day and 21-hour unsupported bikepacking FKT on the Colorado Trail. My pace quickened across the open expanse and I finally crossed Spring Creek Pass. With new found resolve I crossed Clear Creek on a bridge, walked by all the loud RVs with generators running, and ascended up to the top of another mesa. It was a slow progression through the landscape, but at a quick pace. I will most likely never see him (he'll be 100 miles ahead when I start!) 'I did it entirely for personal reasons', he notes. Starting his journey just over a week ago on Friday, August 16, he finished on Saturday, August 24 at 12:50 p.m. MDT. Despite my attempts, the elusive goal kept sliding further and further away. but it will be nice to have a "rabbit" way ahead of me! It was the heat of the day and I tried to find small bits of shade to complete my sporadic dry heaving. My legs grew tired and my heart rate skyrocketed. I will carry all my food and supplies from start to finish and not accept any outside assistance, to include no trail magic. I'll be tracking on my watch and uploading to Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/24593115 . 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