Most elevation gain on a climb.
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seano
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
Net, I've done a bit over 11,000' in a day for Badwater to Telescope, and about 14,800' over a few days for Badwater to Whitney. I'm pretty sure those are the most you can net in the lower 48. I don't know cumulative numbers, but I'd guess somewhere around 50 miles or 15-20k of gain in a day for various things. Hardrock finishers do much more.
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
My biggest gain day was just last Saturday the after my centennial finisher.
We did Pk Seven 13,682 ft, Storm King 13,752 ft, Mt Silex 13,628 ft, The Guardian 13,617 ft that was 9.70 miles and 5,984 vertical feet. Went back to camp to packed up and proceeded to hike out to the truck at Bear town. That was 9.99 miles and 2,675 vertical feet.
Day total was 8,659 vertical feet and 19.69 miles.
We did Pk Seven 13,682 ft, Storm King 13,752 ft, Mt Silex 13,628 ft, The Guardian 13,617 ft that was 9.70 miles and 5,984 vertical feet. Went back to camp to packed up and proceeded to hike out to the truck at Bear town. That was 9.99 miles and 2,675 vertical feet.
Day total was 8,659 vertical feet and 19.69 miles.
Consecutive months with at least one 13er or 14er, 73 months
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thebeave7
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
So, if you don't stop (just short rest breaks) is that a single climb/hike?
Nolans 45,000ft, Hardrock 100 31,000ft, UTMB 32,000ft, Elks traverse 24,000ft.
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Nolans 45,000ft, Hardrock 100 31,000ft, UTMB 32,000ft, Elks traverse 24,000ft.
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
Nothing special compared to you young’uns.
6800’ for the Crestones from Cottonwood, and 6300-6500’ for Whitney and Blanca. That’s pretty much my limit, and it’s not getting any better with age.
6800’ for the Crestones from Cottonwood, and 6300-6500’ for Whitney and Blanca. That’s pretty much my limit, and it’s not getting any better with age.
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
Eric- I doubt most could equate to your 'ultra' abilities. I could have chimed in here with my paltry Shav/Tab/Ant in a day but, humbly know I stand in your shadow. It takes a special breed to be a Nolan's finisher. Hats off to you and your continued challenges!
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
Mt Rainier, 9000ft from parking lot to the summit!
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Telescope peak from death valley, ~11,300 feet of gain
Mont Blanc from Chamonix - ~12300' feet of gain
Mont Blanc from Chamonix - ~12300' feet of gain
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We gained about 8,480 on Tungurahua in Ecuador but that was over a late afternoon and the next morning.
Most single day for me was about 6,500 on Torreys kelso ridge from i70 lot, then Grays, Edward's, and McClellan.
Most single day for me was about 6,500 on Torreys kelso ridge from i70 lot, then Grays, Edward's, and McClellan.
Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
7900 feet, 17 miles in the Missouri Gulch: Missouri, Iowa, Emerald, Oxford & Belford
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
Presidential Traverse - Webster to Madison.
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Re: Most elevation gain on a climb.
You posting Mt. Rainier reminded me of a chart I have ... the year after we did Mt. Rainier (Emmons), we did the Wonderland Trail (clockwise ... 2 food caches). Not a "climb" as in a peak, but the total elevation gain for the trip was 24,130 feet and the total elevation loss was 24,420 in 11 days (planned on 12 days, but combined the last two days with a finish of 13 miles). Surprisingly enough, we only had 6 hours of rain the entire time. We were so tan when we got back to Colorado that people thought we had gone to Mexico on vacation.y sigepnader » Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:59 am
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