Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Mono SAR rescues ultra-marathoners.

I have some familiarity with the Angeles Crest 100 Km race. For those not familar, it a race in Angeles National Forest from Wrightwood to JPL in Pasdena along the PCT most of the way.

I have seen people practicing for the race, backpacked the crest when it was set up for the race and day hiked during the race itself. This is a lot different that two guys going out on their own. There is support stations every time the PCT crosses Angeles Crest Highway. The trail has surveyors tape marking the route along the course...which stays out there long after the race; and there are blocks set up so the racers do not end up on any of the many peaks along the way...confusing some who are hiking during the race.

An organize backcountry ultra marathon is a lot different than two guys going out unsupported. Since they are on their own and in the High Sierra, don'cha think they take a bit more than a supported runner in the Angeles, Ken?