[cdt-l] CDT-2008

[Horton, David]

Eric,

I am a runner not a hiker.  I enjoy the trails a tremendous amount and
cover many miles every year on trails.  I respect those who hike the
trail and my motivation to do the trail started from talking to
thru-hikers.  I teach school and don't have time to hike 4 to 6 months
to hike the trail.    My pace on the trail is not so fast that I don't
get to enjoy it.  I have read many books about the AT, PCT, and now I am
reading  books about the CDT.  I love to read about other people's
adventures on the trails.  I look forward to seeing all the beautiful
places on the CDT and meeting other thru and section hikers

In Christ

David

 

From: cdt-l-bounces at backcountry.net
[mailto:cdt-l-bounces at backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Eric Whte
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 8:41 AM
To: cdt-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [cdt-l] CDT-2008

 

Not too many of us are interested in speed records accomplished by
support. Why don't you spend the winter reading a few books or talk to
Francis Tapon when he finishes his Yo - yo.   Hey what about me

"Horton, David" <dhorton at liberty.edu> wrote: 

Hi to all of you on the cdt-l.   I am planning on doing the CDT in the
summer of 2008.  I am a ultra runner who lives in Lynchburg, VA.  I have
previously set the speed record on the Long Trail, AT, and PCT.   I plan
on starting the CDT around June 5-10, 2008 at the Mexican border.  I
know that Squeaky set the record of 75 days in 2005 unsupported.   I
plan on doing it supported somewhere around 65 days, plus or minus 5
days, depending on the length of the trail.

 

I know that you are thinking, how can you set a record on a trail that
is not complete or has various routes?  I plan on hiking the official
trail as much as possible and not taking any shortcuts.

 

How long is the trail if I do it this way??   I hear the CDTA saying it
is 3100 miles.   When Squeaky and Flyin Brian did it, they both reported
2700 miles.

 

I know I have a lot to learn and I look forward to learning from many of
you. 

 

I love the trails

 

In Christ

David Horton

The Runner

AT  1991

PCT 2005

CDT 2007

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