Actually, McKenzie Pass (5,325-foot) in the Cascades won't seem like much after you've been over the Togwotee Pass (9,600 feet) just before Jackson Hole. You'll basically have been at elevation (upwards of 3000 feet) for about two months by then. In fact, there are a few passes in eastern Oregon that are just about as high as McKenzie Pass.
Wow, this sounds absolutely awesome.
For those of you that'd like to read about other solo trans runs, try Meditations from the Breakdown Lane by James Shapiro and one by Bruce Tulloh who was the first to do it quite a while ago. Shapiro's is an excellent read.
After thinking on it, our friends are in for regular adventures based on other trans runs I've read about. Some things expected, lots unexpected. With this run starting in winter thru the snowbelt into spring, there could be a few wooly days.
Regardless of the details and difficulty, I sense a lot of us envy these guys!
Sehon 40, if you guys are rolling through Tiffin you got a place to stay. I noticed you have an affinity for Wings so if you get here on a Wednsday its 25 cent night at Paisan's.
I like the creamy hot parmesan but I'd stay away from the flamethrowers if you're running early the next day.
Did you get my email?
consider contacting local newspapers of the towns you are headed to about your run. I bet a small article will yeild at least one offer for each town.
Consider contacting OPRAH.
run, Forrest, run!
Wow, have a great time, guys!
why have you never did consider to make it
People like me in malaysia,indonesia and jason in china would have been very pleased to accomodate and take you around the city.
minus and not to mention the asian chicks of course
g'luck.
-^*karangasem*^-
good luck sehon... always remember to wear clean socks... stay safe!
well, 24 hours after the initial launch we've had a tremendous response to our call for lodging help. with your help it can only get better. we've had notes telling us that we're gonna die, that we're nuts, that we're inspiring, had an incredible letter from Joe McKnight a former dartmouth runner. to any and all of you who have written us, we will respond enventually. the last week logistics of organizing our departure, quitting job, pleasing girlfirend, etc, are crushing us right now. i actually said to my roommate last night "i can't wait until ALL i have to do is run 20 miles per day with 12lbs on my back." so PLEASE, keep circulating this to everyone you know. i think in the end it could really demonstrate something amazing. OH, we also secured a documentary to be filmed about our mission. 2 producers....one from a major network and one from major cable station are funding us to carry a digital camcorder to document the adventure, and will be sending out professional crews to film us at several points. "filming" begins at bronfenbrenner's this saturday night at our send off party. you're all invited. e-mail me for directions......scott sehon
Yeah, running on Hwy. 20 through eastern Oregon will be hilly, lonely, and hot. But hey, it sounds like a great journey and I wish I were doing it. Best of luck, guys.
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bumping thread to the top :)
Good luck guys
Damn I am jealous!
Have a sweet run guys and if you end up swinging through British Columbia, I'll help you out.
I posted this link and thread on a blog and someone brought up an interesting point about the Wyoming leg of the journey. Some of those Wyoming towns apparently aren't really towns, but more like points on the map.
Scott,
Got ya covered for at least one night's stay in Central Nebraska. Check your email...
Good luck and Godspeed bro!!
"pleasing girlfirend, etc"
Does that mean Ricky for Bronf?
Good luck gents, looking forward to some stories, 123
BF
had 30 more e-mails this AM in the in-box. got notes from england, japan, nebraska, usatoday,....people saying that their kids will sleeep in the garage the night that we stay with them! keep the momentum rolling! you guys have been largely responsible for getting the word out. don't slow down! please.....we depart monday AM. lots to do.....sehon
Scott, Brof--
If you still need a place to stay for March 8th (Philipsburg, PA) my parents would love to have you for the night. I will email you soon.
Have a gret time at the party this weekend, I wish I could make it down.
-t.shea
Sehon,
I'll try to give you a good send off tonight, since I'll be out of commission this weekend at the Steakhouse.
I've also been hyping you to everyone I know in the Midwest, so hopefully one of them comes through with some help.
Sam the Parrot
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