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Tag: 4000-footers

Cairn on Mount Moosilauke

New Looks at Old Faces: Mount Moosilauke

Posted on November 27, 2024October 21, 2025

I’ve been climbing the 4000-footers again, partly out of motivation from the book, and partly because of some friends who are interested in pursuing bigger mountains. I don’t have a specific goal of climbing all of the 48 again (it would take a lot to convince me to return to Hale) or pursuing any other mountain list. Admittedly, I’ve been leaning on the “52 With a View” list to check out some other mountains when my friends aren’t available to climb, but my goal there, just like my plan to revisit the 4000-footers, isn’t about conquering any list. The goal, rather, is to simply go.

View from Mount Osceola

A Celebratory Return to the 4000-footers: The Osceolas

Posted on October 14, 2024June 6, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, when I finished 4000s by 40 and it was finally published, I decided I needed to celebrate. But where does one go to celebrate after writing a book about climbing the 4000-footers in New Hampshire? Hmm, let me think… back to the mountains, of course!

4000s by 40 Front Cover Cropped

Book: 4000s by 40

4000s by 40 started as a simple goal: to climb all of New Hampshire’s 4000-footers before turning forty. It quickly evolved into something far greater. This book takes you on a journey through the White Mountains, where life’s challenges intertwine with moments of adventure, reflection, and humor. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker, a curious adventurer,…

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Love the mountains? 4000s by 40 is a story of missteps, hard-earned lessons, and the mountains that shape us.
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