Raven
Well-known member
Hi All,
I am planning a one day Pressie Traverse this summer and thought I would seek the advice of those experienced with them on the board.
Some specific questions I am looking for input on (but open to ALL ideas here):
North or south? Southbound has the obvious advantage of finishing on the less demanding part of the ridge but I have at least one compelling reason to go north. I'm open to either. The northward stretch from Edmands Col to Adams summit has got to be like walking through fire after that many miles. And tough in the dark. I've done Washington to Jefferson in the dark, but not beyond and that area before Adams can be sketchy. This will be a solo trip.
Avoiding leg cramps? I have a fair amount of experience with 20+ mile days both summer and winter and am not concerned as much with strength and endurance level as I am with cramping and muscle/tendon issues. I will be drinking coconut water as I am convinced it's the legendary "honeydew" of Xanadu. What do you do?
If I go north, I'm finishing on Valley Way to Appalachia. If I go south, that will be my starting trail. How about the other end?
Start times?
Let's open it up to anything related to this traverse and thanks in advance for the advice. Always grateful for the expertise of the members of this board.
BTW, I am not going for a FKT (or a SKT). I am going for a successful finish.
Thanks!
Back online at end of the weekend.
I am planning a one day Pressie Traverse this summer and thought I would seek the advice of those experienced with them on the board.
Some specific questions I am looking for input on (but open to ALL ideas here):
North or south? Southbound has the obvious advantage of finishing on the less demanding part of the ridge but I have at least one compelling reason to go north. I'm open to either. The northward stretch from Edmands Col to Adams summit has got to be like walking through fire after that many miles. And tough in the dark. I've done Washington to Jefferson in the dark, but not beyond and that area before Adams can be sketchy. This will be a solo trip.
Avoiding leg cramps? I have a fair amount of experience with 20+ mile days both summer and winter and am not concerned as much with strength and endurance level as I am with cramping and muscle/tendon issues. I will be drinking coconut water as I am convinced it's the legendary "honeydew" of Xanadu. What do you do?
If I go north, I'm finishing on Valley Way to Appalachia. If I go south, that will be my starting trail. How about the other end?
Start times?
Let's open it up to anything related to this traverse and thanks in advance for the advice. Always grateful for the expertise of the members of this board.
BTW, I am not going for a FKT (or a SKT). I am going for a successful finish.
Thanks!
Back online at end of the weekend.