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Summit of Mount Monadnock

Hiking Mount Monadnock

“Hard-pressed to find a quiet spot to enjoy our hard-earned lunch, we scooted down the mountain fifty yards to a nice bald spot that appeared to be fairly out of the way from the masses. But as we settled onto our perch, the air was filled with boisterous chatter about selfies and ‘instagame.‘”– from 4000s…

Summit of Mount Madison

The Presidential Traverse: When the Heart Is Bigger Than the Head

Posted on November 19, 2024June 6, 2025

We thought we knew what we were doing. We thought, hey, this will be a great bonding experience for the family, and the kids will someday thank us for taking them.

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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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