I just wanted to thank some of the people in addition to the support crew and family who have helped me out on this quest. If I forget someone I am very sorry.
Jeff Evans, owner of Mountain-Vision, who took me to the track to teach me some basic dirtbiking skills.
Sean O’Roarke, who was extremely helpful with decisions about the California 14ers.
John Prater, for hiking with me and talking over strategy and ideas.
Joe Siracusan, for managing the Rainier expedition.
Mark and Talin Sullivan, for their encouragement and for buying me some goodies for the trip!
Bill Middlebrook, who created 14ers.com. He gave me permission to use some resources from his website, even though I ran out of time and was not able to use them. I have gotten a lot of use (and entertainment) out of the website!
Adam Chase, who always responds very quickly to questions I have, and seems to know everybody…
I had thought to try to get some companies who make gear I like to throw in a few pairs of shoes, clothing, etc. Just hoping to help out with some expenses. So I sent out a bunch of letters, and no one even responded — Except for Buzz Burrell with Ultimate Direction packs.
He offered to get me an extra couple of racing vests. So thanks to Buzz and Ultimate Direction, even though I never had time to actually go up and take them up on the offer.
And once again thanks to my wife Natalie Hamilton for paying all of the bills! Who needs sponsorship when you can just send your wife in to work extra hours?