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Peak(s)  Quandary Peak  -  14,272 feet
Date Posted  07/01/2007
Date Climbed   06/30/2007
Author  Greg777
 My first 14er   
2 months ago I weighed 260 and had a desire to get back in shape after a friend at work told me of a quote "Dream with Deadines" that says make a plan with a do date and prepair to accomplish the goal.

May 3rd, I started with Red Rocks stairs to expand my lungs and when I could to two sets of stairs up and down (after three weeks)

May 24th I went on my first trail. with me 11 year old daughter..the Deer Creek trial above Deer Creek Park.

From there I started doing more distance hikes all over chatfield to get some endurance.

Then last week I did some higher altitude stuff above Bailey.

Well Saturday June 30th, and 10 pounds lighter I attempted Quandry and starting at 8:15...I took it slow keeping watch on the cloud situation made it to the summit at 2pm...rested took some pictures with my 14 year old son and headed back and got to the car at 5pm. Learned a lot and am glad to be back on the health track.

For all of you out there...I am amazed at the encouragement and "community" you all possess. I‘m honored to be a part of this elite group of people and 14er.com is an amazing source of information and support!

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Comments or Questions
ColoTrekker
User
Awesome!
7/2/2007 7:43pm
Congrats on your first! What a great way to stay in shape...mentally and physically.


krz2fer
User
Nice
11/30/2010 5:28pm
Keep on keepin' on. It's a good, healthy hobby to enjoy! Congrats on the 14er.


ldreher13
User
Congrats!
11/30/2010 5:28pm
Sounds like you're making great efforts to turn yourself around. Congrats on your first summit! Here's to many more...


Spam
User
Right On!
11/30/2010 5:28pm
Good job and getting to the top! I was wondering how things went for you! What's next?


Greg777
User
Thans for all the encouragement
11/30/2010 5:28pm
I will take the encouragement and suggestions to heart...It is good to see such a great community of people.
I just need to plan twice the time as those in shape until I reach my goal of 200lbs. (I'm 6'1)


giarcd
User
Flame on
2/5/2011 12:22am
The clean healthy addiction of hiking is an amazing benefit to everyone.---congradulations and welcome !


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