The story of the 'Fastest Known Time' attempt in Yosemite is here! Derek and Carl discuss the challenges, the gear and the interesting scenarios that happened on the long 50 mile day. Rocky joins the show to share his perspective. And segments from the episode with Jeff Pelletier are shared in to find out if Rocky and Carl took his advice...or paid the consequences.
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