[pct-l] 2015 Speed Record Re-attempt

[Ryan Weidert]

Thanks for the support everyone, it's appreciated! Let's all how the fire
season isn't too bad so it doesn't interfere with everyone's hike. See you
out there!

-Tuna
On Mar 26, 2015 4:30 PM, "Ryan Weidert" <ryan.weidert at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Everyone!
> Ryan Weidert, AKA Tuna Helper here. After getting 100% ready and nearly on
> trail then last year before I decided against hiking, I’d like to let my
> intentions be known that this year I will be re-attempting to break the
> unsupported speed record (60 days, 17 hours, 12 minutes Anish (Heather
> Anderson) 2013) for hiking the entire length of the entire Pacific Crest
> Trail going northbound. My plan is to do the hike in a “self-supported” and
> “unassisted” style like Scott Williamson. This style means a great many
> things, most of which I’ve copied directly or paraphrased from the posts
> and correspondence of the current mens record holders (Scott Williamson
> (Bink) and Adam Bradley (Krusmeister)). Following the precedents set in
> previous 'self-supported' records, "I will not have anyone following, or
> otherwise meeting me in prearranged manner to give me support. I plan to do
> this hike as a backpacker, carrying all of my food, equipment, and water
> between resupply towns. I will walk into supply towns to pick up mailed,
> prepackaged food boxes or to purchase food, then walk back to the trail via
> the same route I came in on. I will not be getting into a vehicle for any
> reason during this attempt or skipping sections of trail etc." I will be on
> the PCT from end to end!
>
> In two months, my race against the clock will begin on May 25th (thank you
> no snow!) as a solo hiker. My main reasons for this attempt are to test
> myself (again) and too see what I am capable of finishing, the record being
> the bar in which to compare myself with other awesome endurance athletes.
> Having failed once after 42 days and 1860 miles, I know my goal of
> completing the trail fast is achievable, especially since my goal in 2012
> was sub 60 days. I’ll occasionally be in contact with family members and
> relay my progress, which may be posted on Facebook or the FKT website. I am
> also considering uploading updates via Instagram on my account
> RevelPhotography. I am taking a GPS to have verification of my hike since I
> am hiking solo and independent verification is more difficult. I want to be
> as open as I can with this so there is as little possibility of ‘drama’ or
> questions if I manage to succeed. My admiration for the trail and those who
> hike it runs deep and I can’t wait to test myself and get dirty! I <3 the
> PCT!
>
> I should be meeting most of you near Kennedy Meadows or the early Sierras,
> as thats where I caught the heard in 2012, so keep any eye out! Also, the
> FKT (Fastest Known Time) website, where you can read about the history and
> current speed records on the PCT is:
> http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/29/pacific-crest-trail-ca-wa
>
> Cheers!,
> Tuna Helper
>
> For those who may be interested heres the link to my 2012 Attempt
> blog/trail journal with my audio journals, gps tracks and LOTS of
> photos/panoramas (right side link on a computer not visible on mobile
> devices).  www.pctspeed.blogspot.com/2012_10_01_archive.html?m=1
>