Thursday, July 26, 2012

John Muir trail adventure

 Getting super excited about stating my adventure Sunday. I will be fastpacking the JMT from South to North and hopefully all the way back. I have Yo Yo'd the trail once before in 04 and established a speed record.  I was hoping to break the woman's unsupported one way  record but going this direction will be a lot harder I think, since I will have to deal with the altitude going up Whitney and heading right out on the trail after my summit. I will try though ;-)
 I know it won't be easy all alone out there but that is why I am doing it. If everything goes as planned I will head back from Yosemite. I hope to finish around 14 days. Like I said this direction will be much harder than my first Yo Yo which was north to south. I have to summit Whitney twice ;-) so that will make it harder.
11 passes each direction = 22 passes total. I pray that the weather will be on my side. Anyone who has done the JMT knows that weather is a factor on how fast you can go. I have been blessed by weather most of the 9 times I have fastpacked the JMT so hopefully it will be nice out there ;-)
You can follow my facebook page or if you are not a friend follow my fan page. I will try to be in touch with Andy a few times while I am out there so I will have him post.

 Please send me positive vibes on my adventure ;-)

13 comments:

Unknown said...

You're amazing, Catra! Embrace the dark moments and overcome.

Unknown said...

You're amazing, Catra! Embrace the dark moments and overcome.

notthatlucas said...

This is beyond amazing - here's to hoping for stunning weather and perfect trail conditions!

Lauren said...

U are an inspiration. I don't know how you can jump that high. Do you practice at jumping??? Best wishes on your adventure!!

Johann said...

Awesome Catra and all the best! Lost of great vibes!

Aristophane said...

Hello from France, Dirt Diva!

Incredible: 100 miles ( = 160,9 kilometers)!!!

You're an adorable and very impressive woman!

All my wishes accompany you!

Kind regards.

Aristophane

Unknown said...

Wish I could've posted before you left, my group will be hitting the trail August 2. Good luck on your trip, I'll be looking out for you.

-Charles

Snakebite said...

Good luck, Catra!

clintkate1998 said...

Hi Catra,

Awesome blog!
I'm working on an article about running and veganism. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions.
Thanks.
Clint

mindful mule said...

I've been reading Sacred Summits: John Muir's Greatest Climbs. And thinking about your adventure up there in the place he and you and we all love so well. Hope it's going sublimely. Enjoy. Jonah

erika said...

Love your work miss, I don t know you personally but really think you ve got it!
this is Hapiness:)
Keep it that way!
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erika said...

I don t know you personally but I love your work!
I think you ve got it right! Happiness:)
keep inspiring us;)
take care

erika said...

I don t know you personally but I love your work!
I think you ve got it right! Happiness:)
keep inspiring us;)
take care