FINSANITY!

Just when I think you couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this....  and TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!- Harry Dunne

And then there are those who are just bat shit crazy.  If Troutman < Ültroüt < Lucifish, what is next (and hopefully last) in this perverted progression of pain?

We hereby give you the NEW ultimate running / fishing / drinking challenge, FINSANITY!  Here is where the bar has been raised to: 

1)  Run at least 100 miles…
2)  …with an elevation gain of more than 10,000 vertical feet…
3)  …and catch 10 fish species (at least 5 different cold water species as well as 5 unique species of your choosing)…
4)  …washing the entire adventure down with a craft beer greater than 20% ABV (or appropriately awesome alternative)…
5)  …all within 48 hours.

GTFO!!!  What are the actual rules?

Identical to the Troutman / Ültroüt / Lucifish (just much, much bigger), the rules are the same, with a few differences:

• You must already have completed a Troutman AND Ültroüt AND Lucifish to attempt this challenge!!!
• Limited support is allowed, in that you can meet/stage a vehicle somewhere to refill water, add pack snacks, replace flies, deliver pizza, sleep in your truck, etc...  Advanced support (e.g. someone catching fish for you, an ATV ride) is super lame and therefore expressly forbidden. 
• We understand that some people don't drink alcohol for perfectly legitimate reasons.  This does not disqualify you from attempting our long-distance fishing challenges.  That said, you are required to do "something" at the finish of your attempt to celebrate the relative insanity of your accomplishment.  For example, instead of a high octane beer, you could eat a Carolina Reaper pepper, or drink a quart of half and half, eat a half dozen jelly donuts, or blast yourself lightly with bear mace.  These are all just suggestions, and we are open to others, but for your alternate to count, you must obtain prior approval by sending an us email.         
• You will need to document your experience with a .gpx file showing your route and timing (unless we are with you when it happens),
• You will need to produce at least 10 fish pictures per participant (no sharing fish, and each photo must have the date, time, and GPS coordinates attached to it), and a photo of your big ABV celebration beer (or alternative celebration).​
• While you don't need to "register" for FINSANITY!, since we are a conservation organization doing extraordinary conservation things, we strongly encourage you to use this opportunity to help us benefit native fish by Crowdfunding For Conservation as a part of your FINSANITY! attempt.  Although there is no minimum fundraising threshold to hit, by completing the FINSANITY!, you are a legend among Flyathletes and have the mission to leverage that superiority for native trout benefit.  (And by fundraising you can offset the cost of your one-of-a-kind trophy!) 

Will I get anything amazing if I am successful at FINSANITY!?

​Of course you will.  While originally envisioned as a WWF wrestling belt sized trophy, one of the morons who actually has accomplished this challenge made the astute observation the "if I am going to go through the hell to get such a buckle, I want it to be one that I can reasonably wear without injuring myself!".  So we sent our metal smiths back to the forges to craft something awesome that will make the craziest in our midst happy...    

Is this real?

Unbelievably, yes. 

Has anyone every successfully completed the FINSANITY! challenge?

Yes.  Bryon Powell and Kevin Browning have...  

And others are actively plotting.