“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…
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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,…
Hiking With Gray Jays on Willey and Field
“Feeling very clever, I devised a plan to turn around on the fifth step. I’d make him think all was normal and then WHAMO! Caught in the snide! Cue the evil laugh. Heh, heh, heh.”— from 4000s by 40 This page shares photos from Chapter 17 of 4000s by 40. If you’re climbing the 4000-footers and…
Climbing Lafayette & Lincoln: The Classic 4000-Footer Loop in the White Mountains
“Every spring, on one glorious sunny day, New Englanders with no climbing experience at all emerge from their offices, Cape Cod-style homes, and Colonials, and get the sudden urge to go hiking. The warmth of the sun leads them out into their driveways with high hopes and little gear, ready to take on something totally…