Sasquatch
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After much suffering,training and perserverance Ryan has raised the bar a notch:7:05:32. This is a tremendous personal accomplishment and milestone, and only the begining.
After spending the night camped off the Hancock Notch trail, we knew good omens were abundant when at Lincoln Woods we spotted a bumper sticker on a Subaru that read"I Love My Farmer".Quickly down to White Mtn Bagel Co where Ryan bought his support crew breakfast.Back to LW where we made the preparations for the day ,blaring Bob Marley and Pantera while we got ready and generally causing a disturbance to all in the vicinity.But it was necessary as this was no ordinary hike!Quick video of the bridge crossing then I went off to the Skookumchuck trailhead to hike up to Lafayette and provide support.
I arrived in the alpine zone to glorious views and weather,I knew Ryan would be having ideal conditions to start.A few quick phone calls to confirm pace,right on schedule.I spent 2 plus hours on Lafayette(not too many people) and the weather began to turn.Clouds rolled in as Ryan gained the summit,saying he felt good.Quick refuel and resupply and we were off,he even donated a Clif bar to an unsuspecting hiker.Down from Lafayette and across the ridge we ran.I lost sight of him on the climb up Flume, he was really pushing now,the record dead in his sights.I made it to LW shortly after and learned of his time.Congratulations brother!
After spending the night camped off the Hancock Notch trail, we knew good omens were abundant when at Lincoln Woods we spotted a bumper sticker on a Subaru that read"I Love My Farmer".Quickly down to White Mtn Bagel Co where Ryan bought his support crew breakfast.Back to LW where we made the preparations for the day ,blaring Bob Marley and Pantera while we got ready and generally causing a disturbance to all in the vicinity.But it was necessary as this was no ordinary hike!Quick video of the bridge crossing then I went off to the Skookumchuck trailhead to hike up to Lafayette and provide support.
I arrived in the alpine zone to glorious views and weather,I knew Ryan would be having ideal conditions to start.A few quick phone calls to confirm pace,right on schedule.I spent 2 plus hours on Lafayette(not too many people) and the weather began to turn.Clouds rolled in as Ryan gained the summit,saying he felt good.Quick refuel and resupply and we were off,he even donated a Clif bar to an unsuspecting hiker.Down from Lafayette and across the ridge we ran.I lost sight of him on the climb up Flume, he was really pushing now,the record dead in his sights.I made it to LW shortly after and learned of his time.Congratulations brother!
