“Turning back is not an option you ever considered when you made your initial plan to grab a peak.” — from 4000s by 40 The photos on this page coincide with Chapter 4 from 4000s by 40—a climb I’ll never forget. This is a quick retelling of events. If you’d like to read more about the…
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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…
Misdirection on Mount Percival
One of the inevitabilities I’ve found when it comes to hiking is that no matter how experienced you are, or how good you get at it, you will eventually have a hiccup and take a wrong turn again.
Looking for Frank on Mount Chocorua
I figured I’d take advantage of my grounded vessel to reflect on some of my most recent climbs. Chocorua seemed like a good place to start.