Backpacking the Triple Crown in 252 Days
On February 5th, 2016 Jeffery “Legend” Garmire (25) began a journey to complete the Triple Crown of backpacking in one calendar year. The Triple Crown (TC) includes the three longest trails in the United States: The Appalachian Trail (~2,184 miles), the Pacific Crest Trail (~2,654 miles), and the Continental Divide Trail (~3,100 miles). Since 1994, the ALDHA-West has recognized […]
Happy Place
Pebbles turn to boulders and trees wrap around me, immersing me into the thick forest. Senses are quickly met with familiar surroundings, heightening awareness. Feelings of peace and belonging flows through my extremities, leaving no room for stress accumulated in the most recent work week. I’m home. The grade gets steeper with every mile. My […]
Calendar Triple Crown for AFSP
Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, the most successful 100 mile endurance athlete ever, recently astonished the ultra-running and backpacking community by completing the Appalachian Trail in a record time of 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes. The classic “Speedgoat” quote from his attempt was, “2,188 miles is not that far.” For most of us, we might not see […]
46Climbs Event Email Archive
(Sorted: Most Recent First) September 13, 2016 Hello 46Climbers, What we have accomplished this year is nothing short of amazing. 255 people left the comfort of their homes to participate in a national climb to overcome suicide and mental illness. Currently, $44,570 has been raised for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and it has […]
Loving Mother Nature
We at 46Climbs are proud to say that our participants have only treated mother nature with respect and awe in the past. As we all begin to prepare for our adventures and the start of the 46Climbs week this year, there are a few things we must keep in mind. Depending on where you are […]
Home Sweet Home
The Adirondack Mountains are a special place, with their welcoming pines, and root ridden trails; a true playground for an outdoor enthusiast. Their woods are alive with the constant buzzing of red squirrels, finches, and chipmunks. Trees reach out to hikers , tickling their arms and legs as they pass by. Mud kisses the boots […]
Are You Ready for 46Climbs?
46Climbs week is quickly approaching! Are you ready? When preparing for your challenge it is key to plan ahead for weather, and trail conditions. Now that we are getting towards the end of the summer, temperatures are beginning to get cooler at night and in the early mornings. Along with cooler temperatures, weather conditions are […]
Ultramarathon Legend Nikki Kimball
Ultra-marathon running is alike to no other sport. While all sports require passion and commitment, running long distances of upwards of 50 miles in a single shot, requires and demands a sort of grit and intensity that most people would write off as impossible. Ultra-marathon running includes any distance longer than a marathon (26.2 miles), […]
Avoiding Those Itchy Bug Bites
As we approach summer, we eagerly await the departure of the black, deer, and horse flies in the Adirondacks. For those of us whom have never experienced these infamous creatures, they’re a real marvelous annoyance. Though they’d never prevent a die hard hiker from chasing an adventure, they do make a hard case for staying […]
The Mountains Call Me by Name
There’s something about the pure enormous size of a mountain that is so mesmerizing. The steep slopes and dips of a ridge, the way the tree-covering softens the jagged lines of the mountain’s many faces, and the grandness in which the peak rises above the world; reaching for the sky. I can hear the summit’s […]