[pct-l] JMT Unsupported Speed Record?

[AsABat]

You should talk to Reinhold. I don't think there's any "official" record
or "rules." I am almost certain Reinhold does not resupply. He starts
the clock at the Mt. Whitney summit. He does expect some youngster will
beat his record some day. 

AsABat


> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
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> On Behalf Of jeff.singewald at comcast.net
> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 9:17 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] JMT Unsupported Speed Record?
> 
> I have seen a number of posts periodically that have discussed the
> unsupported speed records for a JMT thru-hike on this list.  I have
been
> considering this recently and would like to do some preliminary
> investigation and planning.  Can anyone provide some information on
the
> following:
> 
> What is the official record?
> 
> What does unsupported mean?  Can I use a food drop or re-supply
(either at
> Muir TR or Reds Meadow)  or do I need to pack all food from start to
> finish?
> 
> If I start from the south, do I start at the summit of Mt. Whitney or
> Whitney Portal?  I presume this would be the summit but I wanted to
check
> to be certain.
> 
> How does one certify the start and end time?
> 
> Are there any official "rules" for such a stunt?  I know Reinhold has
held
> the record several times, but I have never seen any official rules of
any
> sort.
> 
> Really just exploring this at this point so any info the trail
community
> would be willing to share would be appreciated.
> 
> Elevator