2014 14er Speed Record Attempt

[justiner]

Looks like Andrew's blog is being updated, while he's doing his thang -

http://andrewhamilton.com/14ers/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It also has links to his Delorme and other things, on the left hand side,

[justiner]

I'll tell ya what in the SPOT vs. Delorme challenge, looks ike Delorme's page to share your tracks is a lot nicer looking. Wonder if it, "forgets" your tracks, after 10 days like SPOT does - that's a big annoyance. Dunno if Trackleaders.com supports Delorme, yet - my guess is that it's a no.

[Kojones]

Anybody have insight into how "on schedule" the north-bound train is in relation to the Needleton stop? I've been on the train once and took it from a different wilderness stop (and didn't know when it was supposed to arrive). Is it typically not late? Can it be early and does it pass by before 11:15 thus making you miss it even if you are on time? This is some interesting consideration for this type of goal. If I were to take the train from Needleton on a typical leisure hike, I'd probably get there an hour early and hang out (maybe drink a few brews I stored in the river).

Kojones

[rocky_mtn_high]

I'd be tempted to just run back out to the highway and avoid having to rely on the train at all, but I'm sure Andrew (and Homie) have carefully considered the trade-offs.

[John Prater]

My Spot track had a point very close to Andrew's 10:27 am point. Took me an hour to get to the train from there. Pretty sure I stopped for water at New York Creek and was walking casually, though. So, I think he'll be fine. But get a move on, Andrew! You're cutting it close!

James should be there to flag the train, though.

[zinj]

Anyone know what's the cause of the lag? No updates for like 40 minutes then they all filled in. Delorme? Wordpress? Both?

[its_not_a_tuba]

Last update shows his speed at 7.6 mph, he's running. Looks like he will make it though.

[John Prater]

Yup, think he started running. He'll probably be hearing the train before he gets back, which will surely be nerve-wracking but motivating for him.

[its_not_a_tuba]

Made it!

[zinj]

how could you tell? I only see him at the Animas River at 10:59...

[its_not_a_tuba]

how could you tell? I only see him at the Animas River at 10:59...

I am making the assumptions that a) the train was not extremely early and b) he did not fall into the river crossing the bridge.

[RosieTheSummiter]

Phew!!!!! That was close!