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Bo_Beck · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 701 Location: Southern Utah

Having planned a May 12th "Far Far Fest", and having to have backed
out due to a pressing situation made me, or should I say, left me
empty and wanten. I would have enjoyed the company for this May
12th "trek" and can only hope that the 6 or so that had planned on
doing the hike, can still get together and "Do It!"

On another note: I decided to "Do It" yesterday on sort of an impulse
and knowing that the weather would be too hot after May 12th.
I started headlamping at 3:05AM from Lee Pass with the intention of
jogging at least 10-15 miles of the hike. Immediately my left knee
said that jogging would be very limited. I wanted to do the entire
Zion Crossing unsupported (no food, water, clothing drops) and carry
everything on my back . I did it sort of! I took on 1.5 quarts of
water at the grotto at mile 37 and I also had my best hiking partner
Tanya pick me up at the East Entrance to give me a ride back to my
Pathfinder at Lee Pass. I also was shooting to get the entire hike
done in 14 hours or less......almost made it!

I made good time thru La Verkin Creek and up into Hop Valley, but got
my feet wet in Hop Valley which I wanted to avoid. I headlamped until
6AM. Nonetheless I made it to the Hop Valley TH at 7:07AM. Not
bothering to change socks or even stop at all, I continued on to
Wildcat Canyon Trail and passed West Rim TH at 9:35 AM and decided
that my first stop would be at 7 hours of hiking. I made it down the
West Rim a couple miles before taking a break at 10:05 AM. Should
have seen the faces of the hikers I passed that saw me with cold
weather attire (temps up past 80 by this time) and a headlamp on!
They must have thought I was totally screwed up! (many think I am
anyway!) Took 15 minutes to change socks, ingest some nutrients, shed
a layer or two and back on the trail at 10:20AM. Made it to West Rim
Spring at Noon and made my way down to The Grotto. Got there just as
Tanya and Chris Hansen pulled up in a shuttle to meet me at 1:25 PM.
Took a moment to change socks, add 1.5 quarts of water to my bladder
and Chris asked if he could hike the last 11 miles with me?
Absolutely! I was hammered and needed the moral support. My feet were
screaming bloody murder, Tanya said "Bo take care of that quarter
size blister on your left heel". I didn't even know it existed. The
bottoms of my feet were on fire. 90+ degree temps were brutal. 11
miles to go. I mustered what I had left in reserves (and powergels)
and slogged every painful inch up. When I got to Stave Spring the
adrenaline took over. I was almost done and my pace got back to
normal knowing I would complete my 3rd "FFF". I made it to the smile
and encouragement of Tanya waiting in the Rover at 5:30 PM, just 25
minutes short of my goal of 14 hours or less. Oh well! Another day.

The heat was brutal! Hope you other FFF'ers can find some cool
weather as it really makes a difference! Good luck and have fun!

Bo

Wasatch · Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Posts: 387 Location: Layton, UT

You're one crazy MF, LOL Way to go, though.

Bo_Beck · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 701 Location: Southern Utah

Wasatch wrote: You're one crazy MF, LOL Way to go, though.

Like I said...Most folks think I'm "slightly askew", but you know what I say?
"Try it, you'll like it!"
Thank You!

:2thumbs: :lol8:

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5479 Location: Utah

As I drove home from Cedar City that night .............. it seemed so long! Then it dawned on me as I hit Glendale that you had walked that far in those 14 hours!!!

Incredible~~~~!!!!!

Bo_Beck · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 701 Location: Southern Utah

tanya wrote: As I drove home from Cedar City that night .............. it seemed so long! Then it dawned on me as I hit Glendale that you had walked that far in those 14 hours!!!

Incredible~~~~!!!!!

Driving home from Cedar after dinner seemed so long also...as a matter of fact it seemed longer than the hike itself. Today I'm feeling some of the affects of a long hike though, and that drive wasn't so bad afterall :nod:

sparker1 · Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

An amazing feat, and very impressive. Also crazy. Way to go.

gonzo · Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 788

That sounds like a blast. I was supposed to do a run from Kolob Canyon to the Grotto on Saturday, but had to back out because of my knee. So, I'm glad that someone was out there having fun.

Scott Card · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1298 Location: Provo, Utah

WOW :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief: :hail2thechief: Nicely done!

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5479 Location: Utah

So.... how are you feeling today? Sore? How are the feet?

Bo_Beck · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 701 Location: Southern Utah

tanya wrote: So.... how are you feeling today? Sore? How are the feet?

My left knee was a bit sore but is feeling fine now. Got an invite to do it again on the 22nd, but think I'll pass! :haha:

tanya · Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 5479 Location: Utah

Did anyone else do the FFF this year? I know a few were thinking of it?

Brian in SLC · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 432

Ran into a friend at the hardware store today who did this a month or two back...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4N8LE66nSY

Cheers,

-Brian in SLC

Win · Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 376 Location: Toquerville

What a terrific accomplishment. :2thumbs:

Win

Bo_Beck · Joined: 02 Dec 2005 Posts: 701 Location: Southern Utah

Brian in SLC wrote: Ran into a friend at the hardware store today who did this a month or two back...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4N8LE66nSY

Cheers,

-Brian in SLC

Awesome documentary! I would love to be able to run the whole thing someday? Not sure it will happen, but my hats off to those that have and will do in the future. :2thumbs:

Felicia · Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 377 Location: So. CA

Incredible!!! :2thumbs: