Update from the VertiCulture Editor; Sun. 5/23: Chad began his summit bid Saturday at approx. 3 a.m. For those waiting on the word, we have not directly heard from him, but received an update from Sam Bricker that Chad has returned to basecamp.
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Outdoor Research is documenting in real time Chad Kellogg’s speed attempt of the 29,029-ft. Mt. Everest without oxygen. Kellogg is planning to begin his summit attempt at 4:30 a.m. Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) on Saturday, May 22.
Outdoor Research has sponsored the 38-year-old American climber on this expedition. Climbing enthusiasts have been following the preparations for this feat in an extensive series called Chad Kellogg: The Everest Quest on Outdoor Research’s VertiCulture website. Tomorrow, they will be able to follow his steep step-by-step progress to climb and descend the world’s highest peak in record time on VertiCulture as Kellogg will be carrying a Spot tracker to show his location via GPS.
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With all the crazy publicity stunts that go down on Mount Everest every year (like the 13 year old who summitted last week…don’t get me started), I think this is a cool one to watch. I’m always interested in speed ascents and physical challenges and I’ve heard a lot about Chad Kellogg over the years, most recently of his solo mission to establish the “Medicine Budda” route on the South Face of Aconcagua.
Currently, Chad is attempting to set a new speed record for an ascent of Mount Everest from basecamp and back, without the use of oxygen. It appears as though the current speed record for Mount Everest is 18:20, set by Lakpa Gelu Sherpa on May 26, 2003 (10:56:46 to the top) and Chad hopes to break that record any day now.
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Over the weekend Chad Kellogg, a 38-year-old American climber, embarked on an ultimate human-powered adventure. His goal: set a new speed record ascent of colossal, 29,029-foot Mt. Everest without the aid of oxygen or Sherpas.
To attempt something this epic requires an incredible amount of will, drive and focus. Climbing enthusiasts have been following the preparations for this feat in an extensive series called Chad Kellogg: The Everest Quest on Outdoor Research’s VertiCulture website. The Seattle-based company is the manufacturer of functional solutions for human powered adventure and Kellogg’s sponsor, which documented his steep step-by-step progress in real time on their website over the weekend.
Word as of yesterday is Kellogg has returned to the base camp. Outdoor Research will update this information as well as details on Chad’s ascent as soon as they can. Hopefully we will be hearing of a great victory for this adventurous soul.
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Outdoor Research, manufacturer of functional solutions for human powered adventure, is documenting in real time an ultimate human powered adventure: Chad Kellogg’s speed attempt of the 29,029-foot Mt. Everest without oxygen. Kellogg is planning to begin his summit attempt at 4:30 am Nepal Time (UTC+5:45) on Saturday, May 22.
Outdoor Research has sponsored the 38-year-old American climber on this expedition. Climbing enthusiasts have been following the preparations for this feat in an extensive series called Chad Kellogg: The Everest Quest on Outdoor Research’s VertiCulture website.
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We couldn’t be more excited about this week’s fabulous Hiker’s Delight giveaway. We’re outfitting one lucky That’s Fit reader with KEEN Genoa Peak lightweight women’s hiking shoes, Outdoor Research Solitaire Capris, Moving Comfort moisture-wicking Balance T, Outdoor Research W’s Switchback Cap, tekoMERINO Women’s Light Hiking Sock and Moving Comfort Vixen Sports Bra, all in her choice of size and color.
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Outdoor Research will post interviews, videos and live on-mountain updates on OutdoorResearchVericulture.com.
Seattle, WA April 5, 2010 — Outdoor Research, manufacturer of functional solutions for human powered adventure, will be documenting in real time the ultimate human powered adventure: Chad Kellogg’s attempt to speed ascend 29,029-foot Mt. Everest, without oxygen or sherpas.
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