Comments on: Most Grouse Grinds in a Day Record to be Challenged

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Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:17:34 +0000

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By: Michelle Clausius

Michelle Clausius — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:56:33 +0000

Just wanted to shout out to Jason Chong who did the Grind 57 times in one week to raise money for Covenant House.

Good luck Sebastian!

By: Sebastian Albrecht

Sebastian Albrecht — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:26:45 +0000

Thanks everyone! It’s not going to be easy, but I’m looking forward to the challenge…and raising lots of money for the RLP Shelter Foundation.

I did hear about the Grind closure on Tuesday…but thanks for the heads up. I’ve had to reschedule the event for Monday, June 22nd. That could have been a nasty surprise.

By: Steve Jagger

Steve Jagger — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:10:42 +0000

Good luck Sebastian!

By: john

john — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:53:29 +0000

@salbrecht
If you haven’t already heard, you may want to reschedule your attempt … they are temporarily closing the Grind for 4hrs on the 23rd http://bit.ly/vkNWB (sent you the same in Twitter)

By: klparrot

klparrot — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:36:04 +0000

@salbrecht
Wasn’t thinking misleading; just a little confusing.
I recently returned from hiking the Inca Trail, and 1200m climb in one day was plenty for me. I applaud your plans to tackle this challenge. Regardless of the numbers, it’s an impressive feat.

By: john

john — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:14:58 +0000

@Sebastian

Either way it’s impressive and kudos to you for taking on the challenge! Good luck and I hope it’s a nice cool day on the 23rd.

By: Sebastian Albrecht

Sebastian Albrecht — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:57:30 +0000

You are absolutely correct John and Klparrot. The elevation gain would probably be a better way of comparing the length of the climb rather than total distance (we didn’t mean for the press release to be misleading). It is indeed 853m in elevation gain.

By: Coach T.I.A

Coach T.I.A — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:21:55 +0000

Um .. either ways it`s a massive effort people! 20 or 68 times, what does it matter – try doing more than 1 a day and you`ll know what a challenge it is Seb rocks for doing this and it`s all for charity, let`s support him the best we can. Tia

By: klparrot

klparrot — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:57:59 +0000

Don’t confuse the trail length with the elevation gain. The trail is 2.9km long, with an elevation gain of 853m. 13 grinds is the vertical equivalent of
- 20 times the height of the CN Tower
- 34 times the height of the Eiffel Tower
- 1Â¼ times the height (above sea level) of Mount Everest