I formally state my intentions to set a self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail beginning in early June, 2017.
I will follow the same protocols set out by the current record holder and my inspiration, Heather Anderson (copy and pasted below);
This means:
Arranging for no pre-planned outside support at any time, and only accepting truly random acts of kindness (trail magic) that come my way.
I will carry all of my own gear and supplies at all times (no "slackpacking" or "muling").
I will walk into and out of resupply locations where I will purchase food and/or collect supply boxes that I have sent to myself.
I will follow the Appalachian Trail and official relocations only (such as the detour around Falls Village, CT), no blue blaze or alternate routes.
When I leave the trail for resupply purposes, I will rejoin the trail at the same location I left, leaving a continuous line of footprints the entire distance.
Never accepting a ride in a vehicle for any reason.
As always, I will respect the wilderness landscape, the lives that dwell therein, other trail users, and the generations of users that will follow by practicing Leave No Trace Ethics.
I do not have a Facebook page and can't stand social media (which is why I belong in the woods). However I will carry a SPOT tracker and release the data if I am successful.
This is my first time tackling the AT and I look forward to flying over from Wales in the United Kingdom to take on the challenge. No doubt I have no clue what I'm in for but why not state my intentions just in case I get lucky!
Oliver Hardcastle
I will follow the same protocols set out by the current record holder and my inspiration, Heather Anderson (copy and pasted below);
This means:
Arranging for no pre-planned outside support at any time, and only accepting truly random acts of kindness (trail magic) that come my way.
I will carry all of my own gear and supplies at all times (no "slackpacking" or "muling").
I will walk into and out of resupply locations where I will purchase food and/or collect supply boxes that I have sent to myself.
I will follow the Appalachian Trail and official relocations only (such as the detour around Falls Village, CT), no blue blaze or alternate routes.
When I leave the trail for resupply purposes, I will rejoin the trail at the same location I left, leaving a continuous line of footprints the entire distance.
Never accepting a ride in a vehicle for any reason.
As always, I will respect the wilderness landscape, the lives that dwell therein, other trail users, and the generations of users that will follow by practicing Leave No Trace Ethics.
I do not have a Facebook page and can't stand social media (which is why I belong in the woods). However I will carry a SPOT tracker and release the data if I am successful.
This is my first time tackling the AT and I look forward to flying over from Wales in the United Kingdom to take on the challenge. No doubt I have no clue what I'm in for but why not state my intentions just in case I get lucky!
Oliver Hardcastle