[pct-l] JMT Unsupported Speed Record?

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

Youngster? I may not be as old as the 'old man' but I don't count myself amongst the youngsters at age 46 :) 

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From: "AsABat" <AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net> 

> 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 
> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] 
> > 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 
>