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24 ADK High Peaks in 24 Hours?

8/18/2015

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This coming Labor Day weekend (September 5th-7th) I will attempt to summit as many Adirondack high peaks as possible in a 24 hour period. My previous best is 21 peaks (over 22.5 hours, back in 2007) and I hope to do more than that, with 24 peaks as an ultimate goal. I'm doing this to support 46 Climbs for Suicide Prevention, which is an organization that aims to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's research, education and prevention initiatives through mountain climbing.

I met 46 Climbs founders Kolby Ziemendorf and Catherine Zarnofsky last year as they planned their attempt to climb all 46 Adirondack high peaks during National Suicide Prevention Week. Their trip was a huge success, raising $14,500 for the AFSP. This year they have brought 46 Climbs to the rest of us: anyone can register to do a hike and raise money, whether they are hiking in the Adirondacks or in California.

How you can help: Please consider donating to my hike using the donate button below. Any amount is appreciated, and the more people I have supporting me the more motivation I'll have to keep going when I hit a low point during the day or night! Alternatively you can visit the 46 Climbs site and register for your own climb (big or small, one peak or many, it doesn't matter) and ask your friends to support your effort. Thanks!
Jan on Marcy
On Marcy mid-way through my 21 peak day, September 2nd, 2007
9 Comments
Jeff
9/1/2015 02:16:39 pm

Hi Jan! Oddly enough, I will be attempting the same thing this weekend. I tried last year as well. Best of luck! Shoot me an email, I'd love to chat.

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Jan
9/1/2015 08:50:20 pm

Whoa! Emailing you now.

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Jan
9/1/2015 11:09:13 pm

OK, you're not the Jeff I thought you were. Sorry, I don't have your email address. Please email me at jan.wellford at gmail dot com

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sheri apple
9/9/2015 07:17:31 am

so what happen? How many did he do? details please

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Jan
9/9/2015 10:55:25 am

24 peaks! It was tough but sort of fun and I was motivated to keep going by all the support from folks who donated to the AFSP as part of my hike. Thanks everyone! I'll write a report soon-ish. Need some time to recover and process it all.

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Sean link
9/11/2015 03:16:53 pm

Unbelievable! I hope you'll post something about the day over at one of the ADK forums.

It was pretty warm, too, making this even more impressive. Well done Jan.

rich kunkel
9/24/2022 05:28:36 pm

Were you running up Equinox this afternoon?

Stella link
4/23/2019 02:30:07 pm

What a great cause, raising money for AFSP!

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Jan
4/28/2019 12:44:18 pm

Thanks Stella!

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