[pct-l] JMT Record Attempt....Michael may need resupply support

[Reinhold Metzger]

Reinhold Metzger wrote:......Hi Gang, just to let you know that Michael 
Popov
may need some resupply support for his upcoming supported JMT record 
attempt.
He is a really great & likable guy.....''warning to the girls''....he is 
a  ''Heart  Breaker.''

If you can assist with crewing or otherwise, contact Mike and become 
part of  his
team for his JMT record attempt.

JMT Reinhold

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Mike writes:
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>
> Subject:
> boys - 2, girls - 0... Game over!
> From:
> Michael Popov <separatee7 at yahoo.com>
> Date:
> Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:44:05 -0700 (PDT)
> To:
> Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>, M P <separatee7 at yahoo.com>
>
> To:
> Reinhold Metzger <reinholdmetzger at cox.net>, M P <separatee7 at yahoo.com>
>
>
> Hey Reinhold, Mike is here.
>
>  
>
> How have you been this summer? It sure is HOT and does not look like 
> it'll  let up. But I like it, did the Rae Lakes Loop twice in the last 
> two weeks and the snowmelt is ferocious.
>
>  
>
> The soap opera around JMT ensues, grows and takes a multi-dimensional 
> shape. As far as I know, Flyin' Brian is going for the U/S record this 
> year. This is going to be interesting, and I proposed going head to 
> head, but no word from him. I wish him luck, and still think it's 
> doable in under 4 days. Next time.
>
>  
>
> I also think that the following might be of interest to you. As you 
> know, the supported record is held by Sue Stinky Feet, and I'm very 
> much inclined to sway the score towards boy's camp this summer. The 
> attempt is going to happen on the week of August 28, presumably 
> Tuesday morning start from the Portal. Beforehand, I'm spending the 
> weekend at Trail Camp, acclimatizing, eating, drinking beer, and 
> running up and down the summit. I would like to spend at least one 
> night at the hut ala Reinhold style )))
>
> The logistics are pretty easy, 4 resupply points - Woods Creek, Piute 
> Creek, Reds and Tuolumne. Roughly 50-55 miles between each, sleeping 
> for ~4 hours each day, carrying <5 lbs and a smile. There will be feet 
> repair, change of socks, hot food at each CP and a Thermarest with a 
> sleeping bag waiting. I don't need no fancy-shmancy hot showers or 
> hotel rooms. These are for cry babies. I have my nutrition dialed in 
> as well.
>
>  
>
> Aaron Sorensen is going to crew from the west side (Woods Creek) and 
> from Reds and Tuolumne. I have another very good hiking friend on the 
> east side to help out at the start and at Piute Creek junction. And 
> Reds as well. The only problem is that he's work schedule is not set 
> yet, and he may not be available. I'm exploring other opportunities 
> and who do I talk to first but you, the JMT Reinhold! If you would 
> like to lend a helpful hand, I would greatly appreciate, and if you 
> can only afford to come out to the mountain the weekend before, to 
> Trail Camp, that'll be great too!! I'll have this ubiquitous Heinie 
> keg waiting. If you're interested in this project, let me know, I'll 
> spare the details and off-set the gas costs as well.
>
>  
>
>
> -Mish
>
> "Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving 
> safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in 
> broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly 
> proclaiming -- 'WOW, what a ride!!!'
> Anonymous
>
>