Quote Originally Posted by Baggins View Post
I thought most completers are long distance hiking specialists ie used to going for days/weeks at a time, some of them were doing 50/60,000 feet of climbing a week in training

I'd say the top mountain marathoners might have a better chance.

To complete the Barkley I'd say

1. need loads of steep climbing in the legs
2. able to cope with lack of sleep over three days
3. able to cope with snow, rain and heat all in the same day.
4. enjoys running through brambles
5. stubbon, is able to finish what they have started no matter how bad it gets.
6. likes trees

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Bill - I reckon I'd qualify under 1,2,3 and 5, but not sure about 6, and definitely not 4. Gaiters sound a must.

john