A Vail resident recently visited his friend who lives in Jackson, WY and what better way to spend some quality time with your bro than completing a 44 mile ski tour on the Teton Crest Trail in a single day?
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According to the Jackson Hole News and Guide, Lucas Onan of Vail and local Ryan Burke completed the feat on April 28th after going all the way from Paintbrush Canyon in Grand Teton National Park to the Phillips Bench on Teton Pass. They began the tour at approximately 8pm on April 27th.
“I can say it was definitely one of the most challenging things I’ve done, and we each had our minor meltdowns as we were lacking in the food, water, and sleep departments. But, man, was it worth it!” – Lucas Onan
The accomplishment is likely a first in the Tetons, with some experts saying they don’t know of anyone to have done the complete Teton Crest in less than two days. What’s even more impressive is that Onan is considered an adaptive athlete. Due to a medical condition known as arthrogryposis, his left arm never completely developed.
In just the past two years, Onan and Burke have summited the Grand Teton and completed the infamous Moranic Picnic.
[Photo Tour]
Find the entire Jackson Hole News and Guide story here: Teton Crest Trail done in 22-hour sufferfest