The third annual Nolan's 14 adventure run will start
at 6AM on Thursday, August 16th from the Blank Cabin
Monument on the SE slope of Mt. Shavano near Salida,
Colorado. This adventure run in the Sawatch Range is
full, but if you are interested in being on a waiting
list, running the course at another time, crewing, or
volunteering, please contact me at:
svwriter@pacbell.net. (I don't check my mail often so
be patient.)

The course consists of 14 x 14,000+' summits, has a
60-hour time limit, and is unmarked. The choice of
route is up to the runner, and will likely include
cross-country segments. The minimum distance is 88+
miles with over 44,000' of elevation gain.

The objective is to summit as many of the 14'ers as
possible between the Blank Cabin Monument and the
Leadville National Fish Hatchery. There are no DNFs,
but Did-Not-Starts DNS are common. The results are
reported in number of summits or elapsed time if the
course is completed.

The course record, south-to-north, is 7 summits shared
by Gordon Hardman and Blake Wood. The record
north-to-south is 11 summits held by Blake Wood.

For more information see Matt Mahoney's web site:

     http://mmahoney.teejay.net/nolans/

There is no fee and minimal aid. The Hardrock Hundred
is a prerequisite though exceptions are made for
experience in speed-summitting or familiarity with the
Sawatch Range. A crew is strongly recommended. Pacers
are not allowed. Running with other runners is
recommended. FRS radios and a Colorado Search and
Rescue Certificate are required. Hiking sticks, but no
other mechanical aid is permitted. Leaving and
returning to the course is allowed only by foot though
sleeping in a vehicle is permitted (provided it is not
moving).

There will be T-shirts for runners and volunteers at
no cost. There will hopefully be a pre- and post-run
dinner for runners and volunteers.

Although the starting list is full, there are likely
to be no-shows. This may be the first year when a full
starting field of 14 runners toes the line.

Preference on the starting list is given to previous
runners and volunteers. I welcome suggestions on how
to fairly handle selection of entries, however, I am
not inclined to base entry on entry fees, and I think
that lotteries leave something to be desired.

My personal opinion is that the mountains are always
there, and anyone should be free to enjoy them at any
time as long as the rights of others are considered
and no damage is done. Even if there were no
limitation on the size and nature of organized outings
in wilderness areas, I would not endorse large groups
of runners because of the potential for damage to the
fragile alpine environment above tree line.

I would like to thank Matt Mahoney for his efforts on
the web site, Jon MacManus for returning as Run
Director, and Charlie Thorn, Blake Wood, Gordon
Hardman, Jim Nolan, and Jon MacManus for serving as an
advisory committee.

There are numerous volunteers. I will avoid mentioning
their names for fear of leaving someone out. We've had
two very good runs and I believe 2001 will be even
better.

Regards,
Fred Vance
San Jose, CA