It occurred to me that some people may not be aware of what an "unsupported unresupplied hike" means. Well my definition: (and accepted in the backpacking community)
Hike a trail end-to-end personally carrying all needed equipment and food. (Water is acquired along the way.)
Coup at GoLite also calls this style Alpine Style Thru-Hiking.
This style differs from the absolute speed record holders. (These guys are actually crazy - they run the trails.) Support crews meet them with meals, tents, etc ...
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