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Initial Approach to Moosilauke

Mount Moosilauke: Failing My First 4000-Footer

“Later, freezing my ass off two hundred feet from the summit, I felt like I should be wearing a sign around my neck that said, ‘Grade A Moron.’”— from 4000s by 40 This page presents pictures from the prologue and first chapter of 4000s by 40. If you‘d like to read more about the adventure—the mistakes,…

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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It’s the Climb

Posted on September 25, 2024June 6, 2025

So, the long climb is over: my first book, 4000s by 40, is out! I’ve been quietly letting people know this week, taking my time before announcing it to a larger audience, being mindful of my purpose for writing it. I decided months ago that when I released it, I wanted to step into this…

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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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