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I know the link I am about to include is not about LeConte, but I have been following this woman for the past month and half. Her journey is about to come to an end. She is a strong athlete and an inspiration. Jennifer was scheduled to hike through the Smokies last Tuesday or Wednesday. I thought her blog would make for some great summer reading. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I have. Click on the photo and it will take you to her blog.  http://jenniferpharrdavis.tumblr.com/
Ken T
7/29/2011 01:58:47 am
Thanks for the blog link, I really really hope she makes her goal. In my book she has already set a trail record.
Vibram Soul
7/29/2011 02:58:05 am
No doubt Jen is a superb athelete... but is this really a legit AT record? She doesn't carry 30 lbs of gear, sleeps in hotels, travels with a support crew, etc... I'm just saying as a three-time AT thru-hiker that the "record" is open to some discussion.
Jerry
7/29/2011 03:06:25 am
I think the record is legit, but VS does raise a good question. Maybe they should sub-divide the record into speed hiking and traditional backpacking. Anybody know what the self-supported backpacking AT recoed is?
Doug York
7/29/2011 08:48:30 am
As an AT hiker myself I have to agree with VS. Jen's efforts are to be applauded highly, and her accomplishments are wonderful, and I certainly admire her. Her personal feat is not to be belittled. For me the true essence of the AT is to be out there experiencing what that trail was originally established for, lugging that backpack day after day in humbling solitude, taking in the seemingly endless sights along the route, and testing one's individual character, alone. In doing so you will discover all that you seek.
Andrea
7/29/2011 03:37:35 pm
If the AT blog posts are current, sounds like she was headed through the Smokies today (Friday). Hope she avoids the lightning this time!
Scuppernong
7/30/2011 04:12:26 am
Vibram Soul, puh-leeze. Didn't you as a "three time hiker" occasionally stay in a hotel? That's what their MO has been. Every so often they will come off the trail and clean up. Not day in and day out.
LD Jones
8/1/2011 06:49:50 am
I disagree Scupper... Looks like she's got it pretty cush-- except for that 50 miles a day thing. No doubt she's fast on her feet. But what would a 30-35 pound pack do to her? What if she didn't have a support crew fixing her food and replenishing her water? What id she didn't have the opportunity to grab a shower, warm supper and soft bed each night? And I could go on with the 'what ifs'. For me though, the biggest question is 'what's your hurry'? The AT should be walked a pace that allows you to take in everything it has to offer, not just blazed through in record time. I'll gladly move over and let the speed demons come on through.
LD Jones
8/1/2011 06:57:16 am
I forgot to mention clean, dry shoes to begin each day and a change at lunch time...
Scuppernong
8/1/2011 01:45:03 pm
LD,
James workman
8/4/2011 01:32:53 am
okay guys Its an accomlishment anyone should be proud of! Do we do the Tour de France on one bicycle carry your own water, and fix your own flats!! whats next the first guy to do it in 46 days or the first african american! to do it in 46 days! in no way should this feat be belittled Some people do section hikes some do upper and come back ad do lower yrs later some skip sections and get shuttles and stay in hotels I wish i could do it!! Comments are closed.
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