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FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 30 2018 5:07 pm
by ddgrunning
https://www.rei.com/blog/news/karel-sab ... hian-trail
2,190 miles in 41 days, 7 hours, 39 minutes.
Averaged 53 miles per day ...
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 30 2018 6:03 pm
by azbackpackr
What for?
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 30 2018 9:03 pm
by Grimey
Fame, glory, riches. And the undying gratitude of a nation in need of a hero.
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 31 2018 6:27 pm
by sidhayes
What for? For the same reasons anyone hikes.
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 31 2018 8:33 pm
by chumley
@sidhayes To enjoy nature peacefully, to observe wildlife and flora in their natural environment, absorb your surroundings, leave the rat race and daily grind behind and to not have a care in the world?
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Aug 31 2018 9:08 pm
by gummo
@azbackpackr
People need challenges to overcome to boost their confidence and give themselves something to be proud of. It's like muscles need resistance to grow and become strong. People need goals to work toward and have the feeling that they've earned something. We live in a privileged society with people don't have to physical work too hard and overcoming dangers are far and few, so we sometimes create them thru binge drinking, drug use, driving too fast, ultra-running, Spartan races, hiking, cliff diving/jumping, and sport hunting.
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Sep 01 2018 3:31 am
by sidhayes
@chumley
If that is the only right way to go hiking, yes.
Re: FKT--Appalachian Trail
Posted: Sep 01 2018 12:35 pm
by azbackpackr
@gummo
Good points. Actually answered my question.