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Zealand Falls Hut

Zealand, Guyot, and the Bonds: A Glorious Day on the Ridge

“Inspiration is something you can carry with you forever, and never weighs you down. But possessions?” These photos reflect the experiences in Chapter 29 from 4000s by 40, which included one of the most beautiful days I’ve ever had in the White Mountains, and one incredible hike. For more about what it’s like to climb the…

Fall Foliage on Owls Head

Climbing the Owl’s Head

“On Owl’s Head I became enamored with hiking for the sake of hiking again… The list was losing relevance.”-from 4000s by 40 This page captures images from the experiences in Chapter 28 of 4000s by 40—a beautiful autumn day to reach the Owl’s Head. If you’re exploring the White Mountains and want to know more about…

Snowing at Lonesome Lake

Hiking the Kinsmen: A Great Loop Hike in the White Mountains

“Seemingly meaningless conversations have butterfly effects that lead people to all sorts of places.” — from 4000s by 40 The images on this page reflect scenes from Chapter 11 in 4000s by 40. It was a strange coincidence, but I climbed these around the time a lot was going on with my kin. I suppose the universe…

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!

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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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