Wainwright’s Coast to Coast - Fastest Known Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- My Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk is a an unsupported fastest known time. I hiked the entire 192 miles in 4 days and 12 hours and carried all food and supplies from the start.
Wish I'd realised sooner as it happened but me and my wife passed you on the trail coming down into Keswick around mid June - we were on the Cumbria Way going south. You may have heard her shout "hey Dexter" but by then I think you were too far away. Anyway if I had realised in time, I'd have said that I hope you keep making videos and that we've enjoyed the ones you have made a lot. Big inspiration for me doing the Pennine Way last year, and the C2C later this summer. We were sick at the time anyway so probably for the best that we didn't stop you there!
Hey man. Thanks so much for this comment. I'm so sorry I didn't catch you shouting hello, if you ever see me again definitely stop me. Would love to chat about all things Cumbria Way and Pennine Way!
I would really love to get back into the videos. The last few years I've been focusing on shorter trails with friends that I didn't film. BUT me and my partner are hoping to head out to do The Colorado Trail next year - I'll definitely put something together for that I think! 🎉
Cheers again!
While I'm super proud of this hike it's highly likely there is a quicker historic unsupported time. C2C is 47 years old! If you know of any old forgotten walk reports please send me the details and I would love to help the information resurface.
Autumn 2023 Update: Congrats to Jonathan Price who smashed my time to pieces this May!
Not sure pal, I've been asking around and talking to a few of the old heads in the fell running community. I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who did it truly "unsupported". Face facts, you are a legend.
Haha cheers Fraser, appreciate the support 🙏☺️
I'm just happy to get a solid tracked baseline down for my friends and peers to have a crack at. When you giving it a shot?
Your humility is incredible dude! It’s called Fastest Known Time for a reason, no one is known to have completed this walk unsupported quicker than you! Can’t down play that. I completed the walk in 8 days 4 hours last month so can relate to the journey, hats off to you. You’ve inspired me for sure, hoping to have a shot at your time in the next couple of years. Well done Dexter!
@@greatwideopen hey man, sorry for the slow reply somehow missed this one. Thanks so much for the kind words, sometimes I question why I made these videos but to hear this makes it worth while for sure. I would absolutely love it if you had a crack at beating this time, definitely send me the tracking when you do so I can follow along. Would also be happy to help you prepare in any way I can!
Crazy effort🔥 think this should be called dexter’s challenge 👍 what a year you have had pushing the uk ultralight hiking scene forward 👌
Haha thank you so much for the support and kind words Dominic. It's really humbling to hear things like this! Wish every year could be like this one but unfortunately I'm going to have to work a little more for the next couple of years 😂🤟
I’ve been watching your vids (love them mate) with a deja vu thinking I know you, and just realised I saw you when I came into Atom Packs.
You’ve inspired me to stay closer to home and do both the Pennine and the C2C which I haven’t done in one go.
All the best mate.
Nick
P.S. I have a dream of the PCT within a few years too if it stops being on fire 🔥
You absolute machine! I'm planning to do this over nine days so this is very inspiring. Subscribed.
9 days is a much more sensible schedule, enjoy!
I enjoy hiking in the sun also. It doesn't bother me until my bold head gets sun burned that is. Ha ha! Well done for getting through the destroyed feet and to the sea. Good hike. Mark
Thanks a lot Mark. The destroyed legs and feet were deserved due to the stupid mileage I did each day on this ! Never again!
@@easydexter A pleasure. Well, some things have been tried out.
Wow man how did I miss this video dropping! Massive congratulations brother! What’s next?
Also what trail shoes did you use?
We need to try hook up this year for another hike and camp mate!
When u gonna release more?
I’m aiming to do this in 10 days in the Spring - kudos to you, 4.5 days is some effort!
Good luck Mike, 10 days is a really solid time, I took 16 first time. It's a great walk anyway and worth savoring.
@@easydexter I've always wanted to do the C2C and having had both hips replaced this summer I need to set myself a stiff but achievable challenge. You have given me a little extra motivation, thanks!
Mate how has this only got 542 views? One of the most incredible things ive seen on TH-cam . Absolutely awesome 🙌🤘
Thanks so much Russell, really appreciate your support 🙏
Amazing ,well done dude, how many miles a day did you do , thinking of doing this next year but I know I can't do it that fast was trying to work out what I could do, just done the west highland way last week I did it in 5 days but that was tough, feel like another challenge although I do like to smoke so that slows me down a bit lol
Hey Sheep Hero, best username by the way 😂 thanks for watching the video. I was averaging somewhere between 36 and 39 miles a day depending how long you think the trail is. It’s probably a bit shorter than the 192 miles it says on the sign at the end. Not gonna lie it was a tough schedule.
Wow thought it was around that , think I'm best at around 25 miles a day , wished I did stuff like this when I was a bit younger would of kept me out of trouble lol this world has only just opened up people thought I was a bit mad doing big walks from home to the lakes which is only about 20 miles or something but then I did a bit of youtube n stuff , amazing on the John or groats to lands end too just started to watch that think I'd have to leave my job to do that lol not gonna but tempting 😀
I think in the video you mention you were running for some portions of it, how often would you break into a run? And for how long?
Hey Ed, the plan in my mind was to gradually increase the running as my pack got lighter as I ate more food. In reality I ran some flat and gradual down hill sections on the first 3 days a few minutes at a time. My legs were too battered and tight by the last couple of days despite the lighter pack. I’d guess I probably ran no more than 6 miles over the whole trip. Im a very average speed walker too so had to pull some long days to get the miles in. Exploring the middle ground between ultra running and long distance hiking is definitely something I’m interested in though.
superb.. well done!
pretty sure fogBow's have chocolate at the end of them & bless those daddylong legs taking your mind of your feet
Haha Rigby you are right the daddy long legs saved my hike 😂
Quite the achievement, but you missed so much! Slow down man!
No thanks Mike. This is my second time walking coast to coast and I took 16 days first time round. Sometimes we hike for different reasons and this one was a physical and mental challenge.
That was a hell of an Accivememt. You really stretch the limit for what is possible. Very impressed.
Of the hundreds of you-tube backpacking videos I seem to have watched this year; (and the first I have ever commented on!) this is the ONE. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Thank you!
Wow thank you so much for the kind words. This video was definitely more of an afterthought that I put together more as proof that I completed this. You should check out some of my other videos thay I worked a little harder on. Thanks again ❤️
Stellar work dude! What a season you’ve had. Inspiration to me 🤙
My wife and I just completed the C to C on September 4. We did it over 13 hiking days. We loved the experience (even with packs that were too heavy). It is insane that you hiked that distance in 4.5 days. Even in my youth I couldn't touch that. Kudos from Florida!
I first did C2C back in 2008 and it took me and two friends 16 days back then! We had the heavy backs too. Going ultralight does make a huge difference. Thanks so much for watching!, 🙏
congratulations!
very very impressive!
my AIM was 9 days, i have finished in 6,5 (not UL)
But yours 4,5 just just Epic!
Destroyed feet, every step burns or every awkward step burns twice more, and the first bloody first steps on the next day morning.
Unfortunately i know that feeling as well, but probably its part of the game if covering ultra long distance ;)
P.S. Music and footage bang on in (yours) style,
i like it! ;))
Thank you so much Anton 🙏 really appreciate your kind words. 6.5 days is still really impressive, congrats. It took me 16 days first time! I thought my feet were pretty tough, I didn't get a single blister walking the 630 mile SWCP just before this. But walking 36 miles or more for 5 days really pushed the limits!
Epic 'speed' trudge 10/10
Just love your vids! This was a fantastic achievement.
Thanks so much Ian 🙏😊
What does it mean by 'unsupported'?. I understand that you carry your stuff and no one helps but, does it have to be on your own? Can you visit shops on the way for food, drink etc? can you camp in pub gardens, campsites? Or do you have to carry all food and wild camp? wonder what the wild camping in the moors is like as i've not researched it
Hi Michael, thanks for checking out the video. I didn't visit any shops and wild camped the entire way. I only ate foot I started with and only collected water from natural sources. I didn't even use any bins and carried all my rubbish to the end. Have a look at the fastest known time website for the exact definitions. Wild camping in the North Yorkshire Moors was super easy!
@@easydexter thanks for the info, and what an achievement
Love all your videos Dexter! By far the best around haha you don't by any chance work for Atom Packs do you? I swear I saw a picture of someone who looks just like you that a happy customer posted on fb about his new pack!
Hey Lewis, thanks so much for the kind words. Not been making videos recently but maybe I will come back to it one day. Yep that's right! I started at Atom Packs not long after this hike actually!
@@easydexter No way! That's awesome mate I'm really chuffed for you. Like yourself I've been making ul tarps for friends but have to import the silnylon from RSBTR at low quantities to avoid the duties! Would love to take it further like you guys have with Atom Packs but the overall cost of importing material with shipping and then labour on top is similar to buying a pre made one from the states ... so Damn Brexit!! Haha maybe one day I'll make it work but super glad you've landed at AP anyhow and best of luck in the future mate! 👍
I bow to you, you're unreal! My average of 17.8 miles per day during a 5 day hike in 2019 has just been put to shame, even though I'm 57 this year.
You're a massive inspiration to so many, I'm sure. Well done!
Outstanding achievement Dexter.
Heey ups, just finished this last week in 7 days, had a reet blast, perfect weather too , well up til Grosmont lol
Props to you m8 I heard on trail some 1 was pushing for a 4 day push!! Wasnt you was it ?
Hey mate, great effort to complete in 7 days! Haha nope wasn't me I won't be attempting any quick hikes like this for a while. Would love to hear about this person's 4 day hike though, especially if it's unsupported!
im watching this video on repeat. Love it.
Incredible stuff! Hats off to you good sir 👏
Some achievement that Dexter! Well in mate 👏
How were you navigating in the dark? Great going.
Great question! I was using GPS via the Hiiker app on my phone. Luckily when I did the big night hike on my list night it was through the moors on a wide dirt road with little navigation required.
@@easydexter thank you! I've downloaded the app. First I've heard of it. Doing it in Sept. Aiming for 7 days. 👍😎
@@monealiza7553 awesome to see more people going out and doing fast hikes in the UK. Love it!
All I can say is…..Wow!!😁
Awesome job! Now I know who I need to beat when I eventually have a shot at it 😜
Haha yes Jess, I would love to see people going out and trying to beat this unsupported time!
Watching this inspired me to take this walk on as a challenge. Dexters time is fantastic and while I don’t aim to beat it - I do want to walk with similar intensity and hit my milestones precisely. If you see this Dexter please could you give me your opinion. This is my itinerary. Stay at Moor Row overnight, get a taxi down to the beach at 6.15. Day 1 - wildcamp near the slate mine. Day 2 - Wildcamp at Haweswater Res. Day 3 - wildcamp top of nine standards. Day 4. Hotel in Richmond. Day 5 - wildcamp in Ingelby Forest. Day 6 - wildcamp somewhere near Egton Bridge and day 7 arrive at rhb and get on the beers. Me and my 3 mates are strong walkers and recently did yorkshire three peaks in 7:45hours. We don’t doubt our levels but if anyone can give us any insight or cast any doubts I’m kean to hear. Thanks. Shaun
How did you get on Shaun? Sorry I missed this, I don’t check here too often anymore!
Well done, thanks for taking the time to share your incredible adventure.
👍
Thank you Dave 😊🙏
Amazing. Thank you for sharing. When you've recovered perhaps you could share:
1. Why you did it?
2. How you did it (kit and food choices?)
Inspirational!
It was all about the challenge Imran. I wanted to see how far I could push my body and my mind. If you check out my Instagram you can see a picture of the food I ate.
Here is the gear. I went at UL as possible for this one. lighterpack.com/r/3qr5c4
So good to hear that someone else gets anxious about finding a pitch, once my tent is up I'm find and couldn't care less but the fact I don't know where I might pitch gets me really stressed.
Yeah, I'm absolutely the same mate! Even after hundreds of nights wild camping.
That’s incredible mileage, well done. I’m curious if you’re a fast walker or normal speed but walk a lot of hours, or probably both?
Thanks Rob! I'm. Not a fast walker at all, average just over 2.5mph most days. I just do looooong shifts.
Im pretty sure I was walking out of Kirkby Stephen up to the 9 standards and saw you. Awesome work!
Hope you had a great time!
I remember mate you were absolutely speeding up the trail.
Haha this one was more of a physical challenge for me than a walking holiday but I definitely had moments of loving it 🤣
You have done it again, incredible walk, I don’t know how you averaged about 40 miles a day, Well done.
Paul I'm not a particularly fast walker so the only way I could achieve this was by long arse days with very few breaks! Had to sacrifice a bit of sleep on the last couple of days too.
I want to do this for my 40th in a couple of years and want to do it in about 6 days, keep up the great work Subscribed!
Good Luck with your hike Michael, you'll have a great time. 🙏
Yet again a truly inspirational film, congratulations dude , epic 👏🏻 😎
Thanks so much Richard 🙏 Really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos.
Well done and absolutely stunning! Incredible what the human body is capable of.
Thanks so much Jorg. I was in really good shape for this after spending the previous 3 months hiking 20 - 30 miles every day. Definitely couldn't do it this quickly now!
Dexter 👏 👏 awesome dude enjoyed your hiking season is it time for a rest or you got more plans 😀 atb daz
Thanks so much Daz, this year was wonderful and unique, for 6 months I was able to hike full time. Unfortunately it's come the time to get a job again 😂💔
I'll still try and get in a couple of 100 - 200 mile trails next year but nothing like this year.
PCT is still the dream but it will have a wait a few years I think now.
@@easydexter nice one Dexter look forward to those. I've just finished a awesome hike of the Anglesey Coast Path put it on your list 😎 atb daz
Amazing achievement, I don't quite know how you did it in such a short time.
Looooooooooong days with no breaks!
Man this should have a billion views. Very raw man, so insanely impressive. Great content.
Thanks so much Paddy. I really appreciate the comments. This walk was basically a fitness test for me after 2000 miles of walking that year, it's pretty mad thinking I basically did 40 mile consecutive days!
Doubt I will ever do anything like this again but very cool to look back on!
100% that is seriously cool to look back on dude, your my bench mark for final form @@easydexter ! :P
I plan on tackling the coast to coast for my first time in the next few months hopefully
So impressive! I get really inspired. What backpack did u use?
Hi Carl, thanks so much. I used a Palante pack for this just to try something new but my usual/fave pack is an Atom Packs Atom 35.
@@easydexter Oke! Thanks man. Keep on doing what u do. These videos really rock.
That's awesome mate. I'm having a go at beating that time later this year, when the weather gets a bit cooler haha. Brilliant attempt. Can I ask what your total distance was please?
Hey JIM, that's sweet send me your tracking when you have a crack would love to follow along. My Garmin clocked 166.97 miles but I had it on the lowest setting to preserve the battery, so it only recorded my position once every 5 minutes or something and obviously misses a lot of detail. I used a combination of Hiiker app and Harvey maps which have the trail at 182 and 192 miles I think so it was probably something inbetween them as I followed the route religiously.
@@easydexter thanks man. yeah I use Garmin watch and os map. Not sure how I can send tracking details tho?
@@jim1380 I was using a Garmin In Reach mini and I was able to set up a live tracking page though the website - its not ideal as there is a subscription with the in reach but obviously have that SOS feature too which provided some comfort to family members, I broke my leg while out hiking a couple of years ago so they worry!
@@easydexter I know I can live track and event share with my fenix on garmin connect but like you in concerned about battery life. I will look into it tho and will defo get my have the full thing recorded as proof lol