I wondered the answer to this question many times. Last year my longest distance in a day was 37miles but I had not 'really pushed the boat out'.

A few other hikers had chatted about 50's and in fact Pie & MsI had attempted one on the thunderstorm day. Pie succeeded but Ms I stopped at 44 miles when lightening hit the ground 100 yards in front of her. Serious! I don't think anyone's going to call you a lightweight Ms I.

Anyway we came to the conclusion the best spot to try this was on the way to Mt Hood out of ? lake.

I planned the day buying a mass of snack food.... trail bars, nuts, banana chips, wholewheat biscuits, dark chocolate and hydration powder (Gatorade) to prevent a repeat of my Echo Lake 'flake out'. My food was chosen to try and provide a variety of carbs, fats, fibre and proteins. You can't just pile in the sugar.

Another slight problem for me is I am not a true 'ultra lighter'. My pack generally weighs over 30lb's......with food and water. (in fact it was as heavy as 45lb down in the dry Southern Californian section's when I carried 5 litres of water). I prefer to carry enough kit to be comfortable unlike the true ultra-lighters.

Some of the hikers have 5lb base weights.....That is pack, tent (well normally poncho or tarp), sleeping bag or quilt. Mine is probably double this at present.

I have been carrying a video camera to film my trip plus other bits and Bob's to make life that much easier.

Anyway......a few things got posted on and I was all set for the 'Fifty'...as were 6 other hikers. More to follow in a few days.

One of the Three Sisters Mountains in Oregon