News Flash: ADK46 Speed Record Bettered

randomscooter · 06-29-2008, 06:31 PM

On Friday June 27 at 9:46pm Jan Wellford of Keene Valley - not to mention one of the ADKHighPeaks family

- claimed the ADK 46 speed record which has stood since 2002.

Jan started his hike - and the clock - at the Cory's trailhead on Tuesday June 24 at 4:32am. He returned to the Cory's trailhead exactly 7 hours later with his first four peaks. And he didn't slow down for another 3 days and 10 hours when he set foot on the summit of Dix Mtn, stopping the clock at 3 days, 17 hours, and 14 minutes - bettering the previous record by exactly 1 hour.

We at ADKHighPeaks are honored to have such an amazing athelete and fine young man on our team. Let's all offer Jan our congratulations.

Photos from the "Jander Wander", the name given to Jan's hike by his team.

Spreadsheet showing route info, times, distances, elevation change, pace, etc.

NumNum · 06-29-2008, 06:33 PM

Amazing fete!

Congrats!!

Mavs00 · 06-29-2008, 06:49 PM

Jan is the man and an incredible athlete. What a great accomplishment for him and his whole team. The record is home where it belongs

Congrats from all of us.

Neil · 06-29-2008, 07:16 PM

This just blows me away. What an incredible athletic and hiking feat.

Most of us are whacked if we hike all 5 Dixes in a day. We limp the final mile to the parking area and go home with some Vitamin Ibu and spend 2 or 3 days recovering.

The concept of climbing all 46 in less than 3½ days is totally beyond anything I could ever comprehend for myself.

This is the time that the most overused and abused word in the English language really, really fits:

AWESOME!!!

jwellford · 06-29-2008, 07:34 PM

I had a great time pushing my limits in the best mountains in the world! I couldn't have done it without everyone who helped with the event:

Adam Crofoot, Julia Gronski, Drew Haas, Jeremy Haas, Rik Jordan, Gary Koch, Steve & Yarrow Pasche, Eric Sicard, Jeremiah Reiner and Stephen Mergenthaler hiked with me and supplied me with gear, food and water along the way.

Jenny Mugrace and Julia Gronski carried in a ton of supplies, set up a camp site at Slide Brook and took care of me when I got there in the middle of the night.

Christine & Alex Bourjade and Gary Koch made sure the trails were in good shape for me, allowed me to access the Allen shortcut and met me on my way down from Dix for moral support.

Tom Haskins inspired me to try for the record, and met me along the way for moral support and encouragement. Neil Luckhurst and Tim DuBois provided a forum for me to meet hiking partners and plan the route.

Cory Delavalle was Super Pacer, hiking more than 60 miles over two days, carrying food and water, and keeping me moving along quickly by setting the perfect pace. Cory, I'm all yours when you need support for whatever big adventure you decide on next.

Other people who were instrumental to my success even though they weren't present for the actual event include Ed Palen, Laurie and George Daniels, Bede Wellford, Vinny McClelland and Ted Keizer (Cave Dog).

Finally, Meg Wellford was driver, cook, chief support crew, and all-around amazing wife! Meg got less sleep than I did and had to deal with multiple plan changes and the logistics of getting everybody on the same page while I was out having fun. She also met me on Dix for a summit hug and nursed me back to health on the two nights I spent at home during the event as well as the worst night of all, the one after I finished.

Joe H. · 06-29-2008, 07:58 PM

Wow! Simply amazing! Congrats!

Highonlife · 06-29-2008, 08:59 PM

Awesome job and congratulations

yvon · 06-29-2008, 09:10 PM

WOW!!!! it is incredible, congratulation for that great accomplishment.

Jim C · 06-29-2008, 09:18 PM

Congrats Jan. That is one amazing accomplishment
Cheers

ALGonquin Bob · 06-29-2008, 10:19 PM

It's impressive.

I'd be interested in seeing the itinerary, transportation, and support plans, and how that all worked out. And when Jan wakes up, I hope there is a trip report.

klip59 · 06-29-2008, 10:48 PM

All I can say is Wow!
Superfeat! Without even considering all the mud he has ro run into considering the rain we've had the past week! Great Job!

Paul

billandjudy · 06-30-2008, 01:33 AM

Whoa

Now that's scarry--It takes me that long to tie my boots

Snickers · 06-30-2008, 02:06 AM

WOW, great accomplishment, congratulations!!! Would love to hear your story of the event and reflections.

ADKJack · 06-30-2008, 02:23 AM

Completely mind boggling. Way to go

I can only imagine the mental place you had lived for those three days.
WOW

Rookie · 06-30-2008, 04:24 PM

I hope that is always the record.

Way to go !

stoopid · 06-30-2008, 05:28 PM

Did you run?

:p

Congrats!

randomscooter · 06-30-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoopid

Did you run?

:p

Congrats!

Or my favorite ...

"You must've had to go really fast."

Rockledge · 06-30-2008, 09:39 PM

Wow, truly an incredible accomplishment. CONGRATS!

adkdremn · 06-30-2008, 10:17 PM

I can't even begin to fathom an accomplishment of this magnitude! AMAZING!!! Nice to know that a local now holds the record too, hopefully it stays that way.

Tim Seaver · 06-30-2008, 10:26 PM

Congrats to Jan and his team on setting a new record for the ADK 46!

Great to see this trophy brought back to the Northeast, where it belongs

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06-29-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
randomscooter Javamoonshine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Keene, NY Posts: 2,690	News Flash: ADK46 Speed Record Bettered On Friday June 27 at 9:46pm Jan Wellford of Keene Valley - not to mention one of the ADKHighPeaks family - claimed the ADK 46 speed record which has stood since 2002. Jan started his hike - and the clock - at the Cory's trailhead on Tuesday June 24 at 4:32am. He returned to the Cory's trailhead exactly 7 hours later with his first four peaks. And he didn't slow down for another 3 days and 10 hours when he set foot on the summit of Dix Mtn, stopping the clock at 3 days, 17 hours, and 14 minutes - bettering the previous record by exactly 1 hour. We at ADKHighPeaks are honored to have such an amazing athelete and fine young man on our team. Let's all offer Jan our congratulations. Photos from the "Jander Wander", the name given to Jan's hike by his team. Spreadsheet showing route info, times, distances, elevation change, pace, etc. __________________ Scooting here and there Through the woods and up the peaks Random Scoots awaits (D.P.) *Random Scoots & Mercy Cabins* NPT Shuttle Service Last edited by randomscooter; 07-02-2008 at 04:47 PM. Reason: Corrected time info. He was actually 2 minutes slower than I thought ... slug.

06-29-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
NumNum In theory, it should work Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 1,006	Amazing fete! Congrats!! __________________ If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose has been fulfilled. ~Red Skelton

06-29-2008, 06:49 PM	#3
Mavs00 Viceroy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: the Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 3,398	Jan is the man and an incredible athlete. What a great accomplishment for him and his whole team. The record is home where it belongs Congrats from all of us. __________________ "The forest is the poor man's overcoat. " Old Northeastern Proverb Last edited by Mavs00; 06-29-2008 at 07:26 PM.

06-29-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
Neil Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,784	This just blows me away. What an incredible athletic and hiking feat. Most of us are whacked if we hike all 5 Dixes in a day. We limp the final mile to the parking area and go home with some Vitamin Ibu and spend 2 or 3 days recovering. The concept of climbing all 46 in less than 3½ days is totally beyond anything I could ever comprehend for myself. This is the time that the most overused and abused word in the English language really, really fits: AWESOME!!! Last edited by Neil; 06-29-2008 at 09:24 PM.

06-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
jwellford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keene Valley, NY Posts: 114	I had a great time pushing my limits in the best mountains in the world! I couldn't have done it without everyone who helped with the event: Adam Crofoot, Julia Gronski, Drew Haas, Jeremy Haas, Rik Jordan, Gary Koch, Steve & Yarrow Pasche, Eric Sicard, Jeremiah Reiner and Stephen Mergenthaler hiked with me and supplied me with gear, food and water along the way. Jenny Mugrace and Julia Gronski carried in a ton of supplies, set up a camp site at Slide Brook and took care of me when I got there in the middle of the night. Christine & Alex Bourjade and Gary Koch made sure the trails were in good shape for me, allowed me to access the Allen shortcut and met me on my way down from Dix for moral support. Tom Haskins inspired me to try for the record, and met me along the way for moral support and encouragement. Neil Luckhurst and Tim DuBois provided a forum for me to meet hiking partners and plan the route. Cory Delavalle was Super Pacer, hiking more than 60 miles over two days, carrying food and water, and keeping me moving along quickly by setting the perfect pace. Cory, I'm all yours when you need support for whatever big adventure you decide on next. Other people who were instrumental to my success even though they weren't present for the actual event include Ed Palen, Laurie and George Daniels, Bede Wellford, Vinny McClelland and Ted Keizer (Cave Dog). Finally, Meg Wellford was driver, cook, chief support crew, and all-around amazing wife! Meg got less sleep than I did and had to deal with multiple plan changes and the logistics of getting everybody on the same page while I was out having fun. She also met me on Dix for a summit hug and nursed me back to health on the two nights I spent at home during the event as well as the worst night of all, the one after I finished. Last edited by jwellford; 06-30-2008 at 04:12 AM.

06-29-2008, 07:58 PM	#6
Joe H. DC Correspondent Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1980 - somewhere in the High Peaks Posts: 1,122	Wow! Simply amazing! Congrats! __________________ Be safe --- Respect the Earth --- Have fun --- Joe H.

06-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#7
Highonlife NATUREISMYHIGH Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canton Posts: 1,820	Awesome job and congratulations __________________ "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." – Virginia Satir

06-29-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
yvon Northeast 111 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,262	WOW!!!! it is incredible, congratulation for that great accomplishment. __________________ Yvon, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Les randonnées de Annie et Yvon (Website) ---- Hiking pics only ---- Annie & Yvon - North India/ november 2011

06-29-2008, 09:18 PM	#9
Jim C #6385W, 46x2, HOL46er Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Avatar: Laughing all the way to Blake Posts: 1,297	Congrats Jan. That is one amazing accomplishment Cheers

06-29-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
ALGonquin Bob I found my thrill! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 717	It's impressive. I'd be interested in seeing the itinerary, transportation, and support plans, and how that all worked out. And when Jan wakes up, I hope there is a trip report. __________________ "It's a beautiful day!" - Fellow hiker Shin Murnane's (5785W) last words at Marcy Dam 3/28/09 46er #5357W Check out my "MOUNTAIN BLOG" http://bvanhise.blogspot.com/ AND ALGonquin Bob's Paddle Guide

06-29-2008, 10:48 PM	#11
klip59 Cats 35/23 17W Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mechanicville, avatar: Slide Mt Posts: 1,157	Congrats Jan, you da man! All I can say is Wow! Superfeat! Without even considering all the mud he has ro run into considering the rain we've had the past week! Great Job! Paul

06-30-2008, 01:33 AM	#12
billandjudy Jimmy Dolan Notch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,678	Whoa Now that's scarry--It takes me that long to tie my boots __________________ http://billc926.smugmug.com/Nature

06-30-2008, 02:06 AM	#13
Snickers Winter fun on Redfield!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Keeseville, NY Posts: 3,436	WOW, great accomplishment, congratulations!!! Would love to hear your story of the event and reflections. __________________ Snickers I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou

06-30-2008, 02:23 AM	#14
ADKJack Sure, Why not! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mt Adams Posts: 1,421	Completely mind boggling. Way to go I can only imagine the mental place you had lived for those three days. WOW __________________ "Climbing is about freedom. There's no prize money; there are no gold medals. The mountains are all about going there to do what you want to do. That's why I'll never tell anyone else how to climb. All I can say is, This is how I prefer to do it." Ed Viesturs

06-30-2008, 04:24 PM	#15
Rookie Commander Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston/Eden border, NY Posts: 862	I hope that is always the record. Way to go !

06-30-2008, 05:28 PM	#16
stoopid Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 418	Did you run? :p Congrats!

06-30-2008, 09:39 PM	#18
Rockledge Where's the Beast? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cedar Grove Posts: 1,350	Wow, truly an incredible accomplishment. CONGRATS! __________________ Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very fast.~Thomas Jefferson Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.~Steven Wright

06-30-2008, 10:17 PM	#19
adkdremn Santanoni Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 1,646	I can't even begin to fathom an accomplishment of this magnitude! AMAZING!!! Nice to know that a local now holds the record too, hopefully it stays that way. __________________ Shut your eyes and think of somewhere Somewhere cold and caked in snow.......

06-30-2008, 10:26 PM	#20
Tim Seaver Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15	Congrats to Jan and his team on setting a new record for the ADK 46! Great to see this trophy brought back to the Northeast, where it belongs

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