Heard of Art Brody’s unsupported FKT of AZT (800 miles)?

This probably deserves the “FKT of the Year” – but there are very few who can appreciate what goes into a trek like this.

I think this particular record (unsupported FKT of the AZT) is ripe for more aggressive record attempts. Art finished with 30 pounds, slept well, brought some luxuries, and ended up picking a cherry. Where are you Jeff Garmire?

Bummer there has not been a lot more discussion on this! Yes, Art should have gotten FKT of the year for pure tenacity.

I’ve been eyeballing unsupported on the Colorado Trail for a decade. We’ll see if it comes to pass (har har) before my arthritis settles in for good. I’m excited that a handful of women are attempting this same unsupported FKT each summer. It could be done with a 35-ish pound starting weight, even figuring 12 days rather than 10. Maybe even less but it’s too easy to run out of food if you try to walk that line.

All hail the unsupporteds! :)

In 2024 Heather Anderson (Anish) took 4 days off of Art’s unsupported AZT

Are food caches allowed on unsupported fkts?

No – no food caches.

Anish is much younger than Art Brody – I never could figure out his age…but looks to be north of 60 years from his pictures. Of course, kudos to Anish for shaving 4 days off.