[Maigrey]

In those temperatures and the exertion needed, they'll need more than 5Kcal a day just to function. (The Ultra-distance runners for the AT and PTC usually go with 7-8Kcal a day and they aren't bogged down with so much gear.

I don't foresee success if they are basing their figures on such paltry and puny rations. (It's not like they can get trail magic on their trip, either.)

And heck, I need 3500 just on a day hike of 10 miles in the fall and spring.

They should have bulked up on fat reserves, not muscle. SMDH.

[ETL]

In those temperatures and the exertion needed, they'll need more than 5Kcal a day just to function. (The Ultra-distance runners for the AT and PTC usually go with 7-8Kcal a day and they aren't bogged down with so much gear. I don't foresee success if they are basing their figures on such paltry and puny rations. (It's not like they can get trail magic on their trip, either.)

Surely there's a McDonald's or two along the route?