“Because mountains are where few people journey, and it’s this lack of people that can make the earth feel new again. Discoverable again.” — from 4000s by 40 The photos on this page coincide with Chapter 6 from 4000s by 40, in what was one of the most peaceful days I’ve ever had in the White Mountains….
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Mount Tom: A Great Winter Hike in the White Mountains
“Having the right equipment at my fingertips was liberating. Walking beneath the snow-capped trees, my mind free to turn its attention to the world around me, I had the sense that this was, finally, how my journey was supposed to be.”— from 4000s by 40 The photos on this page coincide with Chapter 5 from 4000s by…
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…
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,…