2015 14er Speed Record Attempt

[SchralpTheGnar]

Glenmoz, awesome stats!

Andrew, you have a lifetime invitation for drinks on me. I can't imagine the emotions you are going through you after regaining the title after fifteen years! Also, you could get 55 free which wich sandwiches if you walked into one of their stores, just sayin.

Actually you need a summit photo with a which wich bag so unless he had the foresight to do that he is out of luck.

[asarsam]

I do have to share this photo again because the amount of human spirit in this image is unquantifiable.

[wondering_hough]

Glenmoz, awesome stats!

Andrew, you have a lifetime invitation for drinks on me. I can't imagine the emotions you are going through you after regaining the title after fifteen years! Also, you could get 55 free which wich sandwiches if you walked into one of their stores, just sayin.

Actually you need a summit photo with a which wich bag so unless he had the foresight to do that he is out of luck.

He is the most famous 14er hiker/climber in the world right now...I'm willing to bet they give him a pass

[activecolorado]

OK, This time I will really try to understate it.
Yaahoo! Whooppeee! Whakazambobaddad! Whata Monterforious Kalamontronisity! Bofanggo! Whdazippido! Blifapwhdealatop!

G humbled Roach

Hahahahaha! Well played, Gerry!

[summit21]

Congrats Andrew! Definitely an amazing feat of human endurance, enjoy it. Does anyone know the total stats (miles, vertical, etc) of his record?

[andreasansone]

Congrats Andrew! Definitely an amazing feat of human endurance, enjoy it. Does anyone know the total stats (miles, vertical, etc) of his record?

Couple pages back !!

[KentonB]

* total elevation gain: 139,257'

Don't know if anyone caught this but...

139,257' = 26.4 miles

Andrew ran a vertical marathon (and then some)!

[oldschoolczar]

* total elevation gain: 139,257'

Don't know if anyone caught this but...

139,257' = 26.4 miles

Andrew ran a vertical marathon (and then some)!

I've been trying to put this into perspective for friends who aren't interested in mountains and climbing. Andrew basically did the equivalent vertical distance of climbing and descending Everest from base camp over 12 times in less than 10 days. Unbelievable! Or, he did the equivalent vertical of ascending Everest from sea level nearly 5 times!
Awesome job Andrew!!! Nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. But still, I want to thank you for inspiring me!

[glenmiz]

Congratz!!!!!! Anyone Know the cumulative miles and feet of elevation gain??? Insane!

It's all here:

Daily: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

By Peak: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[glenmiz]

I would just like to say I have had so many emotions in the last 24 hours and I may have cried one or two times. From ecstatic to proud to sad its all over to sleep deprived emotions that I could never explain but I'll say that the one thing that Cave Dog told us last night at longs was that for that moment at day 9 hour 21 and minute 51 Andrew had completed an incredible feat that no one else in the world has ever done before. And that, that perseverance, and focus and determination and success can never and will never be taken away from him. So Andrew, whether your record stands for 20 years or a week and half, be proud of yourself and know that this was your time, to set this record, and for that moment, it will ALWAYS be yours. You are quite amazing Andrew Hamilton

You are too Andrea!

[MonGoose]

What an exciting 10 days it has been watching this new speed record being set, one mountain at a time. I was skeptical given the amount of snow and the continuous rains of the monsoon season, but Andrew persevered. Andrew, I would like to congratulate you on accomplishing such an amazing feat and offer a special "Thank You" to your support crew (Kyle, Andrea and others) for all of their efforts. Cave Dog, congratulation on setting such an amazing record that has held for the past 15 years and being part of a lasting legacy. Lastly, I would like to say thank you to Bill Middlebrook for designing and supporting this website, where we can celebrate Colorado's highest mountains and the amazing accomplishments of those who climb them.

I can't wait to celebrate with everyone at tonights Denver 14er HH.

[queue_ball]

I refuse to be out-geeked, so I took the statistics for verts and distance and average ground speed to compute the caloric intake that would be required to accomplish all that Andrew accomplished. And without even factoring in the maintenance requirement to keep him warm, I estimate that he would have needed a MINIMUM of 72,000 kcal (food calories) over the approximately 10 days. Would be interesting to know how many calories he actually consumed; that's three times the amount an 80-kg man needs just to stay the same weight under sedentary conditions.