Willsboro, NY (AP), July 20-- One week into registration, and with four weeks remaining until the 2007 “46 in a Day”, 17 people have officially registered for the event, while an additional dozen or so have stated their intentions to take part, but have yet to register.

   “We strongly encourage people to download the official registration form, fill it out, and E-mail it back,” stated event coordinator Jim Kobak (left). “Mountains and hikes will be granted in order of requests, so getting in early will work to your advantage.... unless you don’t have a hiking preference.”

   In fact, several early registrants- including Kobak- have not yet chosen a route. “I’m game for anything,” exclaimed camp 46er Augusta Wilson, “so I’ll see if any hikes are still needed and do one of those, or latch on with another group.” While 17 climbers on board, only three mountains have been claimed so far. (See list of hikers and mountains here)

Among the 2007 entrants:

THE 46er IN WAITING: Past camper and former world see-saw record holder JOHN BUSH, attempted the Santanoni range in 2006, only to miss out on Santanoni Peak, which would have been his 46th. Bush and family will be back this year to hopefully finish his 46ers while contributing to the 46-in-a-Day. Bush will again be guided by Pok-O-MacCeady section head Josh Bornt. Rumor has it that former camper and counselor ANNIE HORWICH plans to complete her 46ers on Giant, while British climber David Bell has plans to finish his 46 on August 18.

THE BOSS: Camp’s assistant director and new admissions manager FIONA DUBUSS (right) finished her 46ers in 2006 and, despite being in charge of this year’s Alumni and Family Camp will “definitely be hiking on Saturday (the day of the attempt). I hope that most of this year’s summer staff, or at least those who are staying for ‘family camp’ will also be involved as climbers, guides and support.”

THE FIRST TIMER: Five year old TATYM LEVINE will travel from California to attempt her first 46er, Cascade. “I’m excited about this endeavor,” claims Levine. “My mom is a successful endurance racer and my dad is a veteran climber, so if genetics are a factor, this should be no problem!” In 2006, five year old Megan Mahoney took part.

THE GIMPS: They are two of the Adirondack’s most accomplished climbers, yet Sharp Swan and Phil Corell are both coming back from major injuries. “I’ve had achilles issues on both legs, one of which required surgery,” stated Corell. Meantime, Swan, camp Director and 46-in-a-Day co-coordinator, had a hip replacement surgery in November. He has resumed “gentle hiking” and hopes to climb this time around.

THE VETERANS: Jim Kobak and Tim Singer, both registered, have taken part in every camp 46-in-a-Day effort since the first attempt in 1990.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK: A look back at past 46-in-a-Day events, with stories about snow, ice, darkness, elevator rides, extreme heat, solo records and lost contact lenses.

CHECK OUT ALL PAST POK-O-MacCREADY ATTEMPTS AT THE 46-in-a-DAY