Does anyone here do it?
Throw a bivy in the sack, 3 days of food, a sleeping bag, a shell, and 2L water + sterilization tablets....?
Some folks laugh at the idea of wanting to cover a lot of ground in a minimal amount of time, because it doesn't allow one to completely appreciate their surroundings. The thought of condensing a 5 or 6 day trip into two days baffles some. To me, seeing a little of something at a leisurely pace is just as good as seeing a lot at a fast pace.
My thoughts are to mix ultra-running and ultra-light backpacking into one weekend. Put on some good miles for training (30 miles/day x2 days) and see a lot of country.
A thought I've had is that I've always wanted to do the Highline trail in the Uinta mountains. I'd love to do it over a week and do fishing along the way. I would also love to do it as a long run, possibly with an overnight inbetween day 1 and day 2, in preparation for an ultra in the fall...blending my love of the mountains and training.
In your opinion, should these ideas stay separate? Is it heaven on earth to cover 60-70 miles in two days with a 10 pound pack? Worst idea ever?