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Hiking East Osceola: Steep Climbs, Ice, and Another Failed Summit

“It wasn’t the thrill of the climb that snapped me awake, but knowing that I was heading back to the place where I first remember feeling profound love.”— from 4000s by 40 The photos on this page coincide with Chapter 3 from 4000s by 40, where I really wished I had brought microspikes—and also failed another…

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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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