Long Trail Record Breaking Thru Hike: A 273 mile FKT fastpack in 6 days through the heart of Vermont

An attempt at breaking the Long Trail unsupported Fastest Known Time (Speed Record). According to the Green Mountain Club, "The Long Trail is known as Vermont’s “footpath in the wilderness,” its character may more accurately be described as backcountry. On its way to Canada, this “footpath in the wilderness” climbs rugged peaks and passes pristine ponds, alpine sedge, hardwood forests, and swift streams. It is steep in places, muddy in others, and rugged in most. Novice and expert alike will enjoy the varied terrain of the trail as it passes through the heart of Vermont."
Follow along as I attempt the challenging FKT attempt on the Long Trail, facing physical and mental obstacles. A fastpacking, thru hiking, backpacking, and record setting FKT mental struggle, here is how it went down.
Takeaways
The mental and physical challenges of attempting an FKT on the Long Trail
The importance of determination and resilience in overcoming obstacles
The impact of rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions on long-distance hiking
Sound Bites
"Moving good, feeling pretty good."
"substantial caffeine for the first time in a couple weeks. So that means it's go time."
"Day four. My legs are so heavy and sluggish."
Chapters
00:00 Completion of the Long Trail FKT Attempt
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Keywords
Jeff Garmire, FKT attempt, Long Trail, determination, resilience, rugged terrain, adverse weather, physical obstacles, mental obstacles, backpacking,

[@tidelinetoalpine]

I love the credits! Super congrats on the record and digging deep to make your own goals.

[@thefour1980]

Your mind set is amazing! You should be incredibly proud of yourself.

[@galathilion]

What a beast!

[@Sanko1960]

Wow. Very impressive effort and triumph.

[@jacoblindquist]

Nice work on the trail and the video bud. Enjoyed the watch

[@fullsquish]

Damn. Congrats dude. Amazing superhuman effort.

[@Woods_Hiker]

Heard your interview on the Stories From the Trail podcast that brought me here. Like how you mentioned how you got your trail name 😁 Incredible perseverance and like you said in your other video, hiking is better than sitting in an office

[@jdx1177]

Amazing effort man. You are a legend.

[@jacsiebs]

Congrats, amazing stuff

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Amazing accomplishment! Congrats ✌️

[@ThePapawhisky]

No words, but my hat is off. Respect.

[@MarkGriffith]

Nice job getting it done!

[@tictachikes6156]

That’s badass. Congrats!

[@Kevin54888]

Congrats!

[@keithnadeau1065]

Amazing video!

[@SydneyReader]

Love the end credits.

[@TheUltralightMindset]

What do you even say to that??? No words dude.

[@briansaucy4871]

WOW man!

[@juicehikes5436]

Good stuff man, congrats! How did you get those maps in your video? That definitely added to our

[@KartsHuseonica]

Sweet 👍

[@kristeecrawford5615]

💚💚💚

[@baskets8429]

👍 nice!

[@GoatPritchard]

ATTTTTTA BOYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@darlenedobroslavic4808]

Mad respect - if you ever come back to do the AZT for leisure -or to Tucson for any reason, please find me on the trail angel page. It's hard to explain to others what you pro hikers do why you do what you do but I get it. I am a patron of the art of hiking if there is such a thing. Take some serious care of those ankles - inserts maybe more - you want to avoid neuropathy from adhesions. Your a smart guy - find someone in the foot and ankle sector to give you a free consultation - here in T-town anyone can go into the place that makes orthotics for any reason and get some feedback like I am talking about. Ok - spare mom - over and out. P.S - congratulations.

[@johntuttle4486]

Who cares?

[@MrDetloebskeliv]

irony is an interesting concept :) you should look it up - then you would know why your comment is idiotic :)

[@littlebighead15]

He cares. Why else would he set the record and post this video. Isn't it obvious that HE cares. Why would you ask something so stupid?

[@MrDetloebskeliv]

@@littlebighead15 well apparently John Tuttle also cares ... Why else would he write a comment? ... but seems like he doesn't get it 😅😂

[@littlebighead15]

@@MrDetloebskeliv LOL.

[@johntuttle4486]

just another insecure idiot who needs to see his name in print.

[@rebeccadieter6131]

The worst part for me was your feet when you were finished.......not to mention the puking 🤮. You are incredible.