[pct-l] Questions on the Amazing Hike

[hshires at jps.net (henry shires)]

Finally, someone steps forward with an amazing, yet true, account that
cannot be disputed.  Here's the math:

(the PCT was a short, wimpy hike in those days but no matter)

Total miles: 2496  
Total days: 13
Total miles/day: 192

Hours walked/day: 10
Miles/hour: 19.2

Now, one might argue that 19.2 miles/hr is pretty fast for a heavily laden,
pre-industrial hiker.  However, if you've stood next to Greg you would see
that his stride is well beyond ordinary.

Doing a little conversion we find that

19.2 miles/hr = 28.2 feet/second

Since Greg's stride is at least 28 feet, we find that he was easily able to
achieve his record time with a simple footstep per second.

Congratulations, Greg!

-H

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> Unknown to this list, I hiked the PCT in 1983 in 13 days, averaging only 192
> miles per day.  I took no zero days and did not sleep or rest for the entire
> time.  I had no support team and carried only a fanny pack and wood handled
> ice 
> axe.  I ate only pine bark (widely found on the PCT) soaked in water and
> spiced with soy sauce.  Never sleeping helped me by not having to carry either
> a 
> sleeping bag or shelter.
> 
> Greg