Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Dream As If You Will Live Forever

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.
James Dean


I am packed..This is my house on my back. I will live out of this pack for 6 days. I have done this many times. Last year was the first time since 2001 that I didn't take off on an adventure with my pack.
I guess after living on the trail 94 days in 07 I needed a break.

My pack willweigh 15 lbs when I start. It weighs 17 right now gotta tweak a few things. I will head to Yosemite Thursday at 2am to be at the permit office before 7:30 when they open so I can make sure I get a permit to start Friday. If all goes well I will start around 5am
Should be to the top of Whitney Thursday before 5am. I hope the weather is good. If it is and my body is recovered from TRT 100 I believe I can do it in under 6 days.

Please send me positive vibes. I will be going for the woman's unsupported record. So I have to be solo no friends along. I will have a friend meet me on top of Whitney since that is the actually finish point.
Keep me in your thoughts.
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23 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:20 PM

    Catra
    Best of luck, you're one tough trail Diva.

    JMT snow report for passes :
    I was on the JMT July 16-17 north of Forester for a training hike. This is what people said.

    Donahue (as of 7-16) - some snow didn't sound like a big deal.
    Silver - ?? - probably melted out
    Seldon - ?? - probably melted out
    Muir (as of 7-16) - reports of up to 3-4 miles of consolidated snow but well tracked
    Mather (as of 7-16) - some snow but nobody said it was a big deal.
    Pinchot (as of 7-17) - snow free
    Glen (as of 7-17) - mostly snow free, 300 ft with tracks
    Forester (as of 7-16) - up to a 1/2 mile snow on north side, but a report on Whitney message board dated 7-20 said a crew was shoveling snow off the trail for the pack mules.
    Whitney Summit - spotty snow

    art

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  2. Just me...and bike ramblings1:23 PM

    Good luck. Wishing for everything to be on your side, wishing that you are fully recovered from the hundred and wishing you an amazing journey.

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  3. Anonymous1:37 PM

    Have a great time and good luck, Catra!

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  4. Stuart2:35 PM

    Go get 'em you'll do great and have a blast...you always do!

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  5. Joanne2:42 PM

    You are such and inspiration!

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  6. Barbara3:41 PM

    Such an inspiration....!

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  7. deiss6:07 PM

    Sending you lots of energy for the next week! It will be coming across the country, across the border but it's coming!

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  8. Anonymous7:31 PM

    Inspiring! Could we get a detailed list of what's in you pack? Hope to do Muir Trail solo when my daughter is a bit older. Thanks for keeping it real-er.

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  9. AFib Runner10:09 PM

    JMT sounds like an awesome run.
    Good luck and be safe-

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  10. Catra10:51 PM

    Thanks Art I was ready the message board. I figure Muir is the one that's always bad. But sounds like it should be melted out. The bugs I'm sure will be bad ;-)
    Thanks for the beta.

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  11. Bipolar Boy1:44 AM

    You will do it. I know you will.You have slain greater foes than this. The record is yours.

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  12. Rob4:46 AM

    Best Luck Catra.

    Now I just hope you aren't doing it in those shoes ;)

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  13. Missy7:37 AM

    Good luck Catra! Can't wait to read all about it.

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  14. Larry L9:05 AM

    Catra - Best of luck! Positive vibes your way for safety, fun, and the record. Which Gregory pack are you using? Just curious about size and configuration. Cheers! - Larry

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  15. Anonymous10:48 AM

    Best of luck, I am sure you will do great! I too would love to see what / how you pack for 6 days in a 15 pound pack. Can you enlighten us? My husband and I did one overnight and looked like we were ready for a month on the trails....

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  16. Rodrigo11:43 AM

    Hi Catra!

    Not so long time reader, first post :-)

    Good luck and success. You're tough, smart and a Diva. So, it's going to be not that hard :-)

    From southern Brazil,

    Rodrigo Stulzer
    transpirando.com

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  17. OkUltraRunner2:11 PM

    My prayers are with you Catra. You'll do GREAT & you are one tough & awesome trail girl.

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  18. Mary4:18 PM

    All I can say is WOW. Sending you lots of positive vibes!

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  19. Anonymous6:00 AM

    Peace, Love, Speed, Luck.

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  20. FixieDave5:04 PM

    Go Fast! Have Fun!

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  21. Susi1:02 PM

    best of luck to you!! have a great time and savour all the wonderful moments out there.

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  22. Marsha11:44 AM

    Sounds outstanding! Presumably you are taking a water filter and don't have to actually pack your water in. And leave the stilettos behind! LOL
    GOOD LUCK!!

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  23. Nicky E12:10 PM

    sending lots of positive vibes from Ohio.

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