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Ascent 1:08:18 just missing Kevin Tilton's time of 1:07:18

Round trip via winter lions head 1:36:33

Conditions were near perfect, clear skies, no wind, mostly hard packed trail except for the top. 9 which had some soft snow. Overall I'm very happy with the result and extremely lucky to do things like this. I overdressed a tad with a windbreaker from the start. Took me a minute to get it off while hiking uphill which could have cost me 20 secs if that. My uphill legs didn't feel great due to the high volume I've put in the past 2 weeks but when conditions are good you gotta go. Heading up the winter lion head crux I performed a few rock moves with both trekking poles in my left hand. I had practiced these movements the day prior and a few other times. Rehearsing the route as much as possible is so important. I finished the grind up to the summit just missing Kevins time. That dude is freakin fast, honored to have such a stout time to chase.

On the descent I knew it was my time to shine, downhill is my jam. Navigating the upper boulder field I pulled back a tad to make sure I got through safety and didn't get lost. I was flying after that jumping off rocks and shoe skiing down the steep stuff out of the alpine zone. The trail becomes narrow just as you pop below the tree line. A branch sticking out wailed me in the left quad (it hurt, but nothing more than a strong wack).The crux move on winter lions head I strategically tossed my trekking poles down then deployed my 20' cordelette and zipped down that thing. Quickly I pulled the rope down, stuffed it in my vest and grabbed my poles. After navigating that section I knew it was time to run fast and I sure did! Once again I'm a lucky human being for being able to throw down with the big dogs here in the Whites and making it down in one piece 🙏

Alfit: leggings with shorts over top for wind if there was any, 2 long sleeve spandex,nylon blend running shirts, wind breaker (unnecessary) light liner gloves which I eventually took off, buff which I also removed 

Shoes: NVII forest w/ hillsounds microspikes 
used trekking poles, no ice ax

In pack: 20ft 7mm cordelette, 8 ounce mountain hardwear down jacket (in case of injury), emergency bivy (in case of injury), extra pair of warmer gloves, down hat

Nutrition: 3 gels, only used 2 (gu, which isn't my favorite but thats all I could find in Conway), 1 softflask bottle with amino acids

Yes running fast in the mountains may not be the safest but we are all responsible for our own risk and I felt comfortable running up and down this beast of mountain. I have been practicing my footwork for years, almost now a decade. Just know this type of stuff isnt for everyone and I don't advise doing this without having 1,000's of hours of experience. 

My first speed mountaineering record! I think it can be put in that category?! So stoked, can't believe this actually happened, it was it blurrr. Have had this on my list of feats for a few years now, dreams do come true if you work hard enough! 💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🏔🏔🏔🏃‍♂️❄️

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