Wondering what the FKT for Grays and Torreys from Bakersville (the old burnt chimney) via the standard route is? Stats are: 14.5 miles, 5,300' of gain.
I know Tony has done it in 3:09, but I don't know where he started and whether he stayed on the trail or took advantage of the snow to make some short cuts. Travis Macy did it earlier this year in 3:17 car to car from Bakersville. Anyone have any other fast times on this? I ran it from the old chimney the other day in 3:21:32 car to car, which is total time (I don't understand the "moving" time versus total time, at least in terms of FKTs). I know I can bring this down a fair bit, as I'm still acclimating some and wiring the route, but I'm sure others have done it faster. Under three hours?
Checking. i think JV will know.
ReplyDeleteMy time was 2:52 last month, on a not so great ascent of Grays, an OK traverse to Torreys and a pretty solid descent. I am sure Tony has done it faster than that and probably a few others have as well.
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Thanks Jeff, that is a great time!
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