With three weeks to go until the 2008 46-in-a-Day, officials claim that registrations are way ahead of the 2007 event. “So far, we’ve received close to a dozen entries from alumni, staff, current campers and Family Camp attendees,” announced the 46-in-a-Day Registrars Office.

   With mountains and hikes being awarded on a first come, first serve basis, so far only six of the 46 peaks have been reserved, with many of the registrants not indicating a specific hike, rather, they’re waiting to see what still is needed, or just simply hoping to latch on with another hiking party. “By all means, sign up for the hike you want,” said Pok-O-MacCready Director Sharp Swan. “We want people to team up in groups of two, three or more. I don’t expect we are going to be spread out thin, as we’ve been in past years.”

HUGE DONATIONS

   While the goal of climbing all 46ers in one day is a fun and challenging one, it’s the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation that stands to benefit the most from the August 23 event. Registration pledges have ranged from 25 cents a mountain (or, $11.50 if all 46 are climbed) to a $250 flat fee.

AND ONE VERY SPECIAL DONOR

   As was the case during the 2007 46-in-a-Day, an annonymous donor has stepped forward to offer up a lofty incentive bonus: $46 dollars per mountain, plus $1,000 more if all 46 peaks are climbed!  Therefore, if all the peaks are climbed for the 46-in-a-Day, that bonus will be $3,116 for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation. Once again, the donor cautions that “I am not simply looking to give money to the scholarship. I’m more concerned with raising awareness and enthusiasm for the Foundation. The more people that get involved, the better off everyone will be in terms of reaching are ultimate financial goals.”

   46-in-a-Day co-organizer Tim Singer says he’s thrilled about this incredible donation adding that “it will make hikers really motivated to get to the top of their designated mountains. Turning back means the possibility of missing out on a 46 dollar bonus, not to mention the 500 extra if we do them all.”

   Registration is open until the day before the August 23 attempt. Please download the registration form, complete and Email the form as soon as possible in order to get the hike you desire.