April Fools ??
Demetri Coupounas, the president and co-founder of GoLite, is heading out on the Appalachian Trail attempting to break the World Alpine Style Backpacking Distance record — 620mi.
… He won’t exactly be “Going Light” however, as his total pack weight will be 127 pounds according to this post over at the Outside Blog where they’ve posted a brief interview with Demetri. Why is his pack so heavy you ask? Well, for one thing, he’s hoping to carry everything he needs for the 40 days on his back with him, including all of his food. That’s right, he’s going 40 days without a resupply. …
Thanks Adventure Blog
The Appalachian Trail Without Re-Supply - Outside Blog
UPDATE: Seems “Coup” only lasted a few days, sending most of the massive load home from Neel’s Gap. Thanks FREDTERP. Related:
7 responses so far ↓
FREDTERP // Apr 1, 2008 at 7:21 am
He got off at Neel’s Gap. Stop wit the bias vs. eastern hiking and you would already know this? FREDTERP
Derek // Apr 1, 2008 at 8:43 am
This article is pretty funny. But the sad thing is…my father-in-law used to backpack for 3 to 4 weeks at a time with no resupplies. He literally carried 100+ lbs on his back. He brought everything but the kitchen sink with him. Even a high-powered rifle!
Derek // Apr 1, 2008 at 8:44 am
And that story’s not an april fool’s joke!
hiker Rick // Apr 1, 2008 at 11:48 am
Thanks FREDTERP.
And your suggestion we are western biased is valid, I’m afraid. Based in the Rockies seems to make one a “West is the Best”er.
Sorry about that.
Kraig // Apr 1, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Is there a link to a story on where he got off? I’d love to post an update on this as well and I haven’t been able to find it.
FREDTERP // Apr 1, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Kraig, read it on WhiteBlaze.net from famous “AT Hiker” Baltimore Jack
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=576581#post576581
This blog needs an Appalachian Correspondent? FREDTERP
Kraig // Apr 1, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Thank Fred! Much appreciated. Going to post an update on my blog as well.
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