After so many solo ascents, getting out there with my daughter and my friend gave me a much-needed second wind for the last phase of my journey.-from 4000s by 40 This page shares images from the experiences in Chapter 22 of 4000s by 40. Chapter 22 was all about remembering to share the climbing experience with…
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Climbing Galehead and the Twins
“On the second toe-tap, my right foot plunged into the river, completely soaking my boot and two layers of socks. Only twelve miles to go. Great.”-from 4000s by 40 This page shares images from the experiences in Chapter 21 of 4000s by 40. This was the first time I was caught at sunset on top of…
Climbing in the Dark on Mount Garfield
“This was my first time alone on a mountain in the dark, and the experience was both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. What would I encounter? Bears?” This page is dedicated to sharing images from Chapter 20 of 4000s by 40. Garfield was the first 4000-footer where I got caught in the dark alone, and to be honest,…
Climbing Mount Hale on a Gray Day
“Hey, they can’t all be winners. No point ruminating about it. Better just to pick up and move on.“— from 4000s by 40 This page shares photos from Chapter 19 of 4000s by 40. It could have been the weather. It could have been the trail. But Hale turned out to be my least favorite of…