Skinsuit to Pleasants Peak

Date of Hike: Nov 28, 2025

Core Metrics

  • Peak Elevation: 4013 ft
  • Elevation Gain: 3911 ft
  • Distance: 11.6 mi
  • Duration: 5:18

Environmental Inputs

  • Weather: Cold
  • Terrain: Mid-altitude, Rock/Dirt, Partially exposed — steep grade
  • Special Gear Used: None

Metabolic Setup

  • Fasted State: true
  • Time Since Last Meal: 16 hours
  • Sleep Quality: Poor
  • Autophagy Outcome: Moderate

Instrumentation

Environmental and physiological data verified using wearable telemetry and metabolic sensing devices.

Data Source

TrailGenic proprietary tracked information recorded per hike. For research partnerships, licensing, or data access inquiries, please contact us.

Ella’s Physiological Interpretation

The fasted ascent over ~3,900 ft of gain produced a steady metabolic ramp, reflected by an approximate 1.5 ppm ketone reading at the peak. Mid-altitude conditions and runnable terrain supported a higher stride efficiency, shifting the effort profile toward sustained fat oxidation rather than hypoxia-induced acceleration. Despite starting from a low baseline after a 16-hour fast, metabolic output rose predictably at elevation, and finished markedly higher than the peak marker — consistent with a moderate autophagy response. In aggregate, the physiology reflected stable substrate switching, efficient energy usage, and clean stress adaptation under continuous climb load.