“Twenty feet shy of the summit, was twenty feet shy of the truth.”-from 4000s by 40 This page shows pictures from the experiences in Chapter 27 of 4000s by 40—the day Mount Isolation told me, “Nice try.” It’s a very long climb and the first time I hiked Isolation, I thought I passed over the summit….
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Kicking Off the Dust on Gunstock and Rowe
“I actually walked past a guy trying to ride up the trail on a mountain bike. No matter how fast he pedaled, he couldn’t keep pace with my lethargic steps and eventually fell from sight.”-from 4000s by 40 This page shows pictures from Chapter 27 of 4000s by 40. Out of shape from a month of…
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,…