24h Dog Mountain Challenge

The Challenge

There is a sister challenge for the most climbs in 7, 30, and 365 days, see 24h+ Dog Mountain Challenge.

• Start location: Dog Mountain trailhead, 45.699252, -121.708012
• Finish location: Dog Mountain trailhead, 45.699252, -121.708012
• Summit: 45.717016, -121.701556
• Route: You pick what works best for you. See options here. The ascend and descend route(s) do not have to be identical.
• What counts as one hill rep (round trip)? From the start location, ascend the mountain, tag the summit, and descend back to the start = finish location.
• Types of records: 
  • Do as many hill reps as possible within 24h.
  • Do a certain number of hill reps within 24h faster than anybody else.
• Important:
  • A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead.
  • A trail permit is required during the busiest months. For more details, see https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/273800
  • The Bridge of the Gods charges a $2 toll (as of 2024) for each way.

The Records

The lists below may not be accurate and complete. Please submit your reps/times in the form at the end of this page if you think you should be listed here.

The Rules

1. This is not a race. You do not need to register or qualify or anything. There are no fees. Anyone can do it anytime of the year.
2. The challenge must start/end at the official Dog Mountain trailhead. 
3. The clock starts at the Dog Mountain trailhead and ends when the individual or entire team reaches it again.
4. You must finish all hill reps within 24 hours. Unfinished round trips do not count.
5. You can chose your own route(s) up and down the mountain.
6. You must tag the summit during each hill rep (= round trip).
7. The challenge can be completed individually or in teams. If completed in a team, all team members must do all parts of the route and all reps. Relays do not count.
8. The clock does not stop if the individual or team sleeps, rests, etc.
9. The challenge must be completed in a single push. Sleep, rest, etc. along the route are allowed. No leaving the route and returning unless by using human muscle power only.
10. Crews and stashing of gear, food, and water are allowed. All stashes must be retrieved.
11. Each and every part of the route must be covered on foot. Biking, skiing, snow-shoeing, paragliding, etc. is not allowed. The use of poles, crampons, and ice axes are allowed. No motorized form of transport is allowed on any part of the route.
12. The challenge can be completed in an unsupported, self-supported, or supported way.
13. Announcing your intentions is encouraged, but not mandatory.
14. The challenge must be tracked and documented.
15. All wilderness regulations as well as Federal, State, and Local laws must be strictly followed.
16. Strict leave-no-trace backcountry ethics must be followed.

FAQ

• How can I announce an FKT attempt? Contact me and I’ll post here or use your personal Facebook, on Twitter, or in some running-related group/forum/page.
• How can I submit a record? Use the form at the end of this page.

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Disclaimers

• Records are not verified. The burden of proof is solely on the individual or team. Thus, the more documentation you can provide, the better. See https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt-guidelines for more info.
• The information provided on this website does not identify possible dangers. When you are attempting one of these challenges, you assume responsibility for your own actions and safety.

Submit your Attempts and Completions

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