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Matt’s progress while clockwise circumnavigating the Sandias is tracked on this map by showing the date and time of his arrival at key points on the route. Click on the map to enlarge it.
Use this map to identify the trails Matt was on and milestones he reached. Click on the map to enlarge it.

Friday, May 13, 2022

A beautiful evening for a run
Family and friends eager to cheer Matt on
Matt and family
Matt interviewed by KOB TV
Click here to watch Matt begin the Watermelon 100 project at the base of the Tram at 8:00 PM on May 13, 2022.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

30 mles done! Matt resting at Top of Chimney Canyon Trail (7:45 AM)
Matt resting at Crest Parking lot (11:07 AM)
Matt and his mom Ann leaving Crest
Proud and happy mom
Matt and wife Erin at bottom of Ski Area (1:15 PM)
Matt and his amazing support crew
Matt and support group at Doc Long (Photo by Travis McWhorter)
Matt and his sister Beth at Doc Long (5:30 PM)
Matt and Sam at Doc Long

May 15, 2022

87 miles done! Matt at Embudito TH with his son and niece
Matt and support team (plus bystander) at Embudito Trail Head
(Photo by Chris Thompson; 9:10 AM)
Click here to watch Matt leave on the last grueling climb, Oso Ridge, of his 102-mile trek.
Exhausted Matt at end of Pino Trail run
Matt and Erin head for the Tram — Only three more miles to go!
Click here to watch Matt finish the Watermelon 100 Project at 5:30 PM with his son Cameron in the lead. Total time: 43.5 hours; Sleep time: 0.0 hours.
Matt and famly
Matt being interviewed by KOB TV

Photo credits: Cliff Giles, Steve Roholt, Don Carnicom, and Silke Bletzer. Click on a photo to enlarge it.