Ep. 6 SHELTOWEE TRACE Thru-Hike / Quest for the FKT TRILOGY

Episode 6 of my attempt to set the overall Fastest Known Time in under six days on the 341 mile Sheltowee Trace.
This is where it all began for me, by setting my first FKT in 2019 going Self-Supported and the first ever Unsupported FKT in 2021. I just missed setting the overall by 5 hours and I was unable to shake the thought of possibly coming back one day to attempt to set the new overall fastest time.
At that same time, it also occurred to me that if I did come back one more time, I would try to go supported with a crew and complete the trifecta of FKT’s on the Trace, with having held an FKT in each of the three categories. I attempted to accomplish this in 2021 but fell short at 1/3 of the way through due to poor weather. Will my fourth and final attempt be successful?
On this attempt I carried my Garmin Inreach mini and wore a Corus Apex watch for verification. For shoes I wore mostly the Altra Olympus 4.0’s, but also Topo Ultraventure 2's and Topo Pursuit's with Darn Tough socks and Dirty Girl Gators. My trekking poles were Fizan Compact 3 aluminum poles. My running vest was a Salomon ADV Skin 5.
Part 1: • Ep.1 SHELTOWEE TRACE T...
Part 2: • Ep. 2 SHELTOWEE TRACE ...
Part 3: • Ep. 3 SHELTOWEE TRACE ...
Part 4: • Ep. 4 SHELTOWEE TRACE ...
Part 5: • Ep. 5 SHELTOWEE TRACE ...
Previous FKT's on the Sheltowee Trace:
2019 Self-Supported attempt part 1: • Sheltowee Trace 2019 N...
2021 Unsupported attempt part 1: • Sheltowee Trace Thru-H...
2022 failed Supported attempt: • Sheltowee Trace Suppor...
Full length documentary of 2021 Unsupported attempt: • Sheltowee Trace Thru-H...
0:00-0:45 Intro
0:45-2:05 Alum Ford Campground and Yamacraw
2:05-3:35 Rock Creek ford, Wilson Ridge reroute to Bob Ross Rd.
3:35-6:43 Kentucky Trail to Dicks Gap aid stop
6:43-8:30 not sure I can finish in time at this pace
8:30-12:10 What does a crew do? Waters Cemetary aid stop
12:10-13:15 No Business 100 Ultra Race at Ledbetter
13:15-13:55 The Colonel is on his way!
13:55-16:55 On the move to Peter's Mnt.
16:55-21:53 Peter's Mnt. to Great Meadows Campground
21:53-22:38 Made it to Tennessee!
22:38-26:50 Arrive to camp on Divide Rd.
26:50-27:57 Coming up in the Grand Finale!

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

Finally....after enduring 5 excruciating episodes, who I came to watch finally arrived. Glad the Colonel is making these videos watchable again...😅

[@colonel1979ab]

Thanks restless I was hoping someone would say what I was thinking lol

[@jasonwish-]

The real reason I did this FKT was to finally get Colonel back on camera since I can never get him in a kayak anymore 🤣

[@jamesosborne5950]

Can’t wait to see you and the colonel do more kayaking videos . They are my absolute favorites.

[@jasonwish-]

Me too! I just can't get the Colonel in a kayak anymore...maybe things will be different in 2024!

[@talldude5841]

What an episode Jason. One more to go. Your two mates are something else. Beautiful country for sure. Love it.

[@jasonwish-]

They sacrificed so much for me....I would like to think that I could do the same for someone but I don't know since I've never tried...the waiting game between aid stops would really get to me after a while. Thanks so much for watching and can't wait to share the final episode!

[@PatRiot-le7rd]

It was interesting to see what the crew was doing to support the FKT attempt.

[@jasonwish-]

@@PatRiot-le7rd glad you enjoyed that. I hope to put together a special crew only video at some point highlighting all they did for me during our 6 days on trail.

[@haroldsams-hs]

glad the Colonel got there, i can tell you guys are really good friends, and he aint scared to push you and your buttons lol awesome video! excited to see the next one!!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Harold! Yeah, the Colonel and I spend half of our time together arguing about things that we disagree on but it's all in good fun, lol! Looking forward to sharing the finale!

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Great progress!! Step by step ever closer to the finish! Good to see the Colonel too!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Chris! Hope you get a chance to see the grand finale soon! Happy New Year!

[@ervinslens]

Phenomenal presentation my friend. Stunning storytelling

[@jasonwish-]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope I can continue becoming a better storyteller to help inspire more people to go outside of their comfort zones and try new adventures!

[@DMSAdventures]

The Colonel should have his own segments of wisdom... "Colonels of Truth." Seems like the pain has either lessoned or you're just so used to it that it doesn't show through anymore. So close!!

[@jasonwish-]

I like that, that is great! He's joked about starting a podcast called the "Oral Outdoorsman", since he's all talk when it comes to kayaking and backpacking, lol, and Colonels of Truth would be a perfect segment on the podcast!!! Love it! And, the pain never lessoned at all, it actually got worse and I could barely continue on the final 10 miles and was only able to gingerly walk, but I knew this was my one and only shot at this and had to finish no matter what. Thanks Mark!

[@JourneyontheTrail]

Awesome man! Got some good friends there helping you with this epic journey. Looking forward to the big finale!

[@jasonwish-]

It was definitely a team effort all the way to bag this FKT and I owe many thanks to my crew b/c I could not have done it near as fast without them. I hope to put together a special crew video at some point highlighting all they did for me. Thanks AJ!

[@Maxspeed1998]

Can't wait to see the final video!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Tom, I can't wait to share it! Hoping to have it ready for release on my 50th birthday on Dec. 28!

[@bruce3269]

Let’s go champ

[@jasonwish-]

I gave it all I had! The pain cost me a lot of time running but it is what it is!

[@donniemabry1470]

You ever take a folding saw or small axe with you camping or kayak camping one I have never seen on your shows

[@jasonwish-]

Only if car camping

[@donniemabry1470]

Hey Jason I wonder what is the world record on a kayak.

[@jasonwish-]

World record of what? There are probably many different types of world records...

[@donniemabry1470]

How many miles on a kayak they got to be a world record on that somewhere I say you can beat it.

[@colonel1979ab]

Jason and I set that world record on mio dam pond on the ausable River lol

[@donniemabry1470]

I may ask you this before. Have you ever camp in a snow storm before

[@jasonwish-]

yep, when i was a teen, don't like snow anymore...too old

[@donniemabry1470]

I love to see you do a bike ride camping trip that is so much fun.

[@donniemabry1470]

I forgot ask you this. You ever heard of longest Appalachian Trail it a walk.

[@jasonwish-]

Yes

[@donniemabry1470]

Would you do it that a long trail

[@jasonwish-]

@@donniemabry1470 I’ve been on sections of it in the past and it’s on my list to possibly do in the next five years but not sure I want to devote four months of my life to it

[@donniemabry1470]

Someone on youtube going to do it try to beat the record time.what ever it is.