2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis

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2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis

Post by drewfrancis »

Hey everyone! As seems to be customary, I wanted to post in here about my intent to go for The Colorado 14er Speed Record this summer.

The current record is held by Andrew Hamilton, and stands at 9 days, 21 hours. My goal time is around the 9 day mark. Andrew and Andrea have both been extremely supportive of me chasing the record, even while they chase their own record this summer! Hopefully our paths will cross.

I will be starting on July 5th 4:30 AM, in The Chicago Basin. If everything goes to plan, I will finish 9 days later on Longs Peak. I am writing this as I wait for the train to leave Durango!

I will be utilizing a Garmin Inreach for all of my tracking, and my crew will be updating a blog throughout the duration of the attempt. They will be managing nearly all of my communication during the attempt. I will post on Instagram as it is practical.

I have worked for three years to be in a position to go for this record. I am extremely grateful, excited, and nervous to set out on this attempt! This year feels different in so many ways from last. Thank you for all the support!

My Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/_drewfrancis/

My Tracking/Blog: https: //www.drewfrancisfit.com/
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Good luck and stay safe, Drew.
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Although Andrew's record is astounding (personally I had believed that Cave Dog's record might outlive me), records were made to be broken. Here is hoping that you stay safe and aren't thwarted by anything.

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Good luck Drew!

I'll try to keep stats but there will be a lot of balls in the air.
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Drew started at 4:30am and has tagged Windom and Sunlight
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Nice, best of luck Drew!
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Drew flew through the Chicago Basin, it looks like he was at the train before 10:15am!
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He was there at 10:05 am. He's fast. His tracker is frozen so I don't know whether the train left on time.
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Briere wrote: Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:52 am Drew flew through the Chicago Basin, it looks like he was at the train before 10:15am!
Less than 6 hrs, sitting there waiting for the train to arrive. Blows my mind!
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He should have slept in until 5 am! ;-)
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Is Lindsey summit open again? I wonder how Drew and AA got permission to climb it if it is still closed. Very fun watching both of these journeys!
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Andrew said in his post announcing their attempt that they received permission to climb Mt Lindsey.
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