PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Hope I'm not keeping you on your toes too much! Actually, the last couple of days have been a little slower... succumbed to the lift (elevator) a couple of times. Stiff knees is my excuse!

Are you in a pedometer challenge Jimmie, or just keeping track of steps on your own? Haven't checked, but I thought the challenge faded away shortly after a few of us dropped out...

I too have a few excess flights after reaching a couple of base camps. Haven't put them towards anything this time... can't seem to find time to decide what to make my "interim" climb. Need an extra 12 hours in each day! Grrrr!

no, sal, not in a challenge but i did want to start wearing my pedometer so i could log any steps towards the route 66 challenge.

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Current:
BT Tower, Birmingham, Englad 997 steps, 37/66 flights - start 2/16/2010

Completed:
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland 680 steps, 45 flights - 2/10/2010 - 2/16/2010
Big Ben, England 632 steps 42 flights – 01/15/2009 - 2/10/2010
Cliffton Suspension Bridge, England 490 steps 33 flights – 12/29/2009 - 01/14/2009
Sydney Opera House, Australia, 425 steps 28 flights - 12/21/2009 - 12/28/2009
Millennium Dome, England 320 steps 21 flights - 12/16/2009 - 12/21/2009
Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 5390 steps 360 flights - 9/26/2009 - 12/16/2009.

hey bar, i think when i get done with these mountains, i might join you on some of these smaller, quicker climbs. would you be up for some company?

[barrnone]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

hey bar, i think when i get done with these mountains, i might join you on some of these smaller, quicker climbs. would you be up for some company?

company is always good I'm thrilled I've incorporated my steps into my morning routine. I find that I am not around many 'stairs' during the day.

Current:
BT Tower, Birmingham, Englad 997 steps, 47/66 flights - start 2/16/2010

Completed:
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland 680 steps, 45 flights - 2/10/2010 - 2/16/2010
Big Ben, England 632 steps 42 flights – 01/15/2009 - 2/10/2010
Cliffton Suspension Bridge, England 490 steps 33 flights – 12/29/2009 - 01/14/2009
Sydney Opera House, Australia, 425 steps 28 flights - 12/21/2009 - 12/28/2009
Millennium Dome, England 320 steps 21 flights - 12/16/2009 - 12/21/2009
Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 5390 steps 360 flights - 9/26/2009 - 12/16/2009.

[boonie stomper]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Hi, everyone...

Yes, I deserve that...

I was wondering, does running on a wheel, (e.g. a hamster wheel) count toward flights? I've been going around and around, but seem to be getting nowhere...

[barrnone]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

I was wondering, does running on a wheel, (e.g. a hamster wheel) count toward flights? I've been going around and around, but seem to be getting nowhere...

Maybe you could start a new 'hamster wheel challenge'. I personally would do very well

woo hoo - finishing up BT Tower tomorrow

Current:
BT Tower, Birmingham, England 997 steps, 57/66 flights - start 2/16/2010

Completed:
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland 680 steps, 45 flights - 2/10/2010 - 2/16/2010
Big Ben, England 632 steps 42 flights – 01/15/2009 - 2/10/2010
Cliffton Suspension Bridge, England 490 steps 33 flights – 12/29/2009 - 01/14/2009
Sydney Opera House, Australia, 425 steps 28 flights - 12/21/2009 - 12/28/2009
Millennium Dome, England 320 steps 21 flights - 12/16/2009 - 12/21/2009
Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 5390 steps 360 flights - 9/26/2009 - 12/16/2009.

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

susan, did you ever figure yourself to be at the top of mt. everest? sal and i made it some time ago and we're both going up kilimanjaro now.

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sal, i'm at base camp 2000. i'm sure you'll be joining me either today or tomorrow by the looks of your numbers.

there will be no time to rest, just a bite to eat and off to base camp 2300. 2300 will be the last base camp.... our next stop will be summit!

[sallyseachange]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Yep... am with you now! Ready to head on to the last base camp before the summit. Wow!

[penelo]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

climbing:
Petronas Twin Towers, Malaysia 190 flights 180/190

[barrnone]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Completed BT Tower, starting Blackpool Tower - I should be able to complete this in 6 days - by 3/15 - my little goal!

Current:
Blackpool Tower, England 1036 steps, 1/69 flights - start 3/9/2010

Completed:
BT Tower, Birmingham, England 997 steps, 66 flights - 2/16/2010 - 3/9/2010
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland 680 steps, 45 flights - 2/10/2010 - 2/16/2010
Big Ben, England 632 steps 42 flights – 01/15/2009 - 2/10/2010
Cliffton Suspension Bridge, England 490 steps 33 flights – 12/29/2009 - 01/14/2009
Sydney Opera House, Australia, 425 steps 28 flights - 12/21/2009 - 12/28/2009
Millennium Dome, England 320 steps 21 flights - 12/16/2009 - 12/21/2009
Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 5390 steps 360 flights - 9/26/2009 - 12/16/2009.

[barrnone]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Current:
Blackpool Tower, England 1036 steps, 11/69 flights - start 3/9/2010

Completed:
BT Tower, Birmingham, England 997 steps, 66 flights - 2/16/2010 - 3/9/2010
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland 680 steps, 45 flights - 2/10/2010 - 2/16/2010
Big Ben, England 632 steps 42 flights – 01/15/2009 - 2/10/2010
Cliffton Suspension Bridge, England 490 steps 33 flights – 12/29/2009 - 01/14/2009
Sydney Opera House, Australia, 425 steps 28 flights - 12/21/2009 - 12/28/2009
Millennium Dome, England 320 steps 21 flights - 12/16/2009 - 12/21/2009
Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 5390 steps 360 flights - 9/26/2009 - 12/16/2009.

[sallyseachange]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Am down in the islands these days (and will be for about a week) so not getting in my 30 flight/day average. Lots of walking though.

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Completed BT Tower, starting Blackpool Tower - I should be able to complete this in 6 days - by 3/15 - my little goal!

Current:
Blackpool Tower, England 1036 steps, 1/69 flights - start 3/9/2010

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YEAH!!!!!

good luck on making your little goal, barr!

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

Am down in the islands these days (and will be for about a week) so not getting in my 30 flight/day average. Lots of walking though.

cool beans, my climbing friend. i'm still watching you numbers day to day so i know how many flights i need to do.

[Dryunderwater]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

I am joining as of today! I'm not understanding how many steps are in a flight though. Can someone help? Thanks!

[jimmie 48]

Re: PLEDGING FLIGHTS *** A Stair Climb Challenge

I am joining as of today! I'm not understanding how many steps are in a flight though. Can someone help? Thanks!

i'll help!

the standard for steps per flight is 15. that is the calculation that the original flight challenge uses. those calculations were then used for the other sets of climbs ie: more buildings, towers/mast/chimneys and so on.

in my case, i only have 13 steps per flight in my house so i just drop a penny in a basket each time i go upstairs. at the end of the day, i add my pennies, mutiply them times 13 {to get total steps} then i divide that number by 15.

what else can i help you with? and oh btw WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE!