davidn3875 wrote:As one of many (I suspect), who are vicariously walking with Louphi on his amazing expedition, I am disappointed in the debate regarding unsupported/un-resupplied aspects of his challenge. It is detracting from the amazing physical challenges faced and overcome. I applaud his achievements and hope that there are young people who will be inspired to test them selves and push their boundaries as a result of Louphi.
May I also send appreciation to jmac and the many others who have provided the benefit of their experience of the terrain that is being travelled through to Louphi and we vicarious armchair bushwalkers.
davidn3875 wrote:As one of many (I suspect), who are vicariously walking with Louphi on his amazing expedition, I am disappointed in the debate regarding unsupported/un-resupplied aspects of his challenge. It is detracting from the amazing physical challenges faced and overcome.
north-north-west wrote:davidn3875 wrote:As one of many (I suspect), who are vicariously walking with Louphi on his amazing expedition, I am disappointed in the debate regarding unsupported/un-resupplied aspects of his challenge. It is detracting from the amazing physical challenges faced and overcome.
Well, no.
He aimed at unsupported and unresupplied. To some extent it depends on exactly what he meant by those terms but, as he likes to put his name in the record books, it's fair to debate what does or does not qualify. And I agree with jdeks - OK, he only picked up two items (that we know of) but they were pieces of equipment he lost and has replaced from external sources. That is a resupply.
And before anyone says we're being really picky about this - hey, at least we aren't pointing out that, technically, water is a consumable and as he has been collecting water all the way through instead of carrying it, "unresupplied" was out the window the first time he dipped a bottle into a creek.
"Unsupported" is trickier to define in this context. The only thing I quibble about is the ongoing route advice from jmac (as well as nipping into a shop to buy something). Possible adjustments to the route due to time, weather, terrain and conditions should have been well canvassed and laid out prior to departure. None of this would have been unexpected to anyone who had a look at his planned route and schedule, so he should have been prepared for it.
I don't have an issue with GPS navigation, with weather data and forecasts from an app, with using hardened tracks and MVOs. (After all, part of the PCT follows a public road, and much of the Dial Range section is on old vehicle tracks.)
But kudos where they're due - he's done a phenomenal job to get as far as he has given the challenges he's faced, and I hope he does make it to the south coast.
NickMonk wrote:What I don't really understand is his late departure times each day. I know he has some scientific stuff to do, and of course weather considerations, but I would have thought he'd want to maximise the light each day. That's even more relevant now considering the race to the end, and the fact his head torch is dead.
north-north-west wrote:Well, no.
He aimed at unsupported and unresupplied. To some extent it depends on exactly what he meant by those terms but, as he likes to put his name in the record books, it's fair to debate what does or does not qualify. And I agree with jdeks - OK, he only picked up two items (that we know of) but they were pieces of equipment he lost and has replaced from external sources. That is a resupply.
And before anyone says we're being really picky about this - hey, at least we aren't pointing out that, technically, water is a consumable and as he has been collecting water all the way through instead of carrying it, "unresupplied" was out the window the first time he dipped a bottle into a creek.
"Unsupported" is trickier to define in this context. The only thing I quibble about is the ongoing route advice from jmac (as well as nipping into a shop to buy something). Possible adjustments to the route due to time, weather, terrain and conditions should have been well canvassed and laid out prior to departure. None of this would have been unexpected to anyone who had a look at his planned route and schedule, so he should have been prepared for it.
I don't have an issue with GPS navigation, with weather data and forecasts from an app, with using hardened tracks and MVOs. (After all, part of the PCT follows a public road, and much of the Dial Range section is on old vehicle tracks.)
But kudos where they're due - he's done a phenomenal job to get as far as he has given the challenges he's faced, and I hope he does make it to the south coast.
AndyR wrote:Meteye is forecasting the SW change in the next hour or so. rather him than me!
day 42 - update from John
"Louis-Philippe today passed from Lake Gordon to Lake Pedder, an important milestone. Conditions have been très difficile, and the police have been very worried about his condition. They have been liaising with me seriously this past week with thought to enhancing L-P's safety. They wanted him to retire. Today they met him as he crossed a rare road and were pleased with his condition; stronger than they had feared. If L-P can safely cross Lake Pedder tomorrow; I think he will complete the journey, but it is dangerous. It has been a draining but magnificent achievement so far.
Best regards,
John in Tasmania."
Overlandman wrote:Day 43
15 Sept. ~Snip~ Now, please, Tasmania, send Margot Robbie with pizza & beer.
Day 43... Now, please, Tasmania, send Margot Robbie with pizza & beer.
north-north-west wrote:Day 43... Now, please, Tasmania, send Margot Robbie with pizza & beer.
Keeping the pizza hot will be the hard bit.
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