Bulgers, totally human-powered

[Alisse]

So amazing!

 

https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/27/peak-bagging-the-bulger-list-washington-state-mountains/

[mthorman]

Wow that is impressive!  Did anyone else notice the caption on the 2nd photo?  Since when is Eldorado a "Chilliwack Peak"?

[JasonG]

Since never...... but a good reminder that most stories have something wrong, no matter the author or subject.

But sheesh, what an effort!  I have about 25 peaks to go on the Bulger list and I will be happy if I can get it done in the next 5-10 years.  I think I climbed my first peak on the list in about 1994.

[aikidjoe]

Amazing! 

[Phil K]

I (sort of) know Jeff Hashimoto from Nordic Skiing, but didn't know that he was a climber. The guy is a beast.

Edited September 8, 2023 by Phil K
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[Phil K]

Oh, and in the middle of this effort he had the time and energy to place 10th in the Cascade Crest 100 mile run on 7/21, posting up a respectable time of 18:44:45.

That is 100 miles at ~5:25 each.

23,000+ feet of elevation gain.

Edited September 13, 2023 by Phil K
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[bedellympian]

On 9/8/2023 at 6:49 PM, Phil K said:

That is 100 miles at ~5:25 each.

You mean 5:25 mile pace? If so your math is off. It's 11 minute miles. 5:25 would be 100 mile world record pace on the track.

[olyclimber]

Man I know that Hashimoto guy from something, but something a long time ago.  Could have been when I worked at Camp Parsons, or something like that....

[olyclimber]

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/duo-climbs-was-100-tallest-peaks-in-107-days-biking-to-every-trailhead/

another article, front page of the ST.  What an impressive accomplishment.

[Phil K]

On 10/13/2023 at 11:39 AM, bedellympian said:

You mean 5:25 mile pace? If so your math is off. It's 11 minute miles. 5:25 would be 100 mile world record pace on the track.

Ooops. That makes far more sense. But still!!

Edited October 16, 2023 by Phil K
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