I’ll be setting out on 9th July heading NOBO from Whitney portal on unsupported FKT on the Nüümü Poyo/John Muir Trail. My trip will be recorded via my Garmin and Garmin InReach. I’ll share tracking info with the fkt page.

Aug 10, 2022 · This Thursday, Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy set a new north-to-south Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Nüümü Poyo, known to many as the John Muir Trail (JMT).

Mar 9, 2023 · Jeff Garmire shares his fastpacking story of setting the John Muir Trail (JMT) fastest known time (FKT) record, a 220-mile trek from Yosemite National Park to Mount Whitney. Learn about the prep, highs, lows, and success of his 72 hours and 47 minutes on the trail.

Sep 8, 2022 · Editor’s Note: On August 29, Jeff Garmire set a new unsupported fastest known time for the John Muir Trail, beating Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy’s three-week-old record by a mere 12 minutes and 38 seconds. We asked him to tell his story in his own words.

Aug 10, 2022 · Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy set an unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) speed record on the John Muir Trail (JMT) last week, completing the 221-mile trail in 3 days, 1 hour, 0 minutes, 34 seconds on August 4th.

Sep 14, 2023 · Since 2018, I've experienced amazing views of the JMT and I've got this trail's FKT my one of dream. I tried JMT FKT last year (2022) on northbound, but I taken 125hours and It's enough to me just attempt to FKT.

Sep 9, 2022 · The John Muir Trail Fastest Known Time (record) goes from Happy Isles Trailhead all the way to the Whitney Portal Trailhead 220. A typical John Muir Trail hike ends on top of Mt. Whitney, but the stipulations of the FKT add about 8 miles to the trail.

Sep 1, 2023 · Arrived at 11.50pm on the summit, Success! The official end point of the JMT after 5 days and 18 hours. What a wild ride. I felt physically and emotionally exhausted. Bummer it was too dark for any views!

Dec 24, 2024 · Jeff Garmire’s New FKT on the John Muir Trail Came Down to a Desperate Final Sprint Three days: That's how long it took endurance athlete Jeff Garmire to finish the John Muir Trail. But from health scares to falling asleep while hiking, it was anything but a casual stroll.

Jun 2, 2024 · The FKT holder on the JMT provides key advice on landing a coveted permit, picking the best resupply points, the most beautiful campsites, and essential gear.