The White Mountains viewed from Mt. Osceola
The Four Thousand Footer Club was formed by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in 1957. This club, which is really an achievement award, was formed to encourage hikers to explore the lesser known peaks of the White Mountains in New Hampshire (e.g., Owl’s Head, the Bonds, etc.). This also served to lighten the load on the more popular trails.
My wife Karen and I, as well as good friends Paul and Christine, traverse the mountains doing what is commonly referred to as “peak bagging” – the attempt to climb as many peaks as we can on a given excursion through the White Mountain backcountry.
Each year, we pursue some of the four thousand footers. It is the experience of a lifetime, and this blog chronicles our journey.
Our Progress
Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, Mt. Tecumseh, Mt. Tripyramid, Mt. Pierce, Mt. Moosaulike, Mt. Eisenhower, North Tripyramid, Mt. Waumbeck, Mt. Cabot, Mt. Waumbek, and Mt. Jackson, Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, Mt. Tom.
2014 First Peaks - Mt Willey, Mt Field, & Mt Tom
Our first climb of 2014 turned out to be one of the best climbing days we have had in a long time! We started at the Ethan Pond Trailhead near Ripley Falls, and then ascended Mt. Willey. Within the first 5 minutes, we had to pull out the maps – the Ethan Pond Trailhead isn’t that […]Read More...The First (Planned) Climb of 2014
Depending on weather, we are planning three peaks for our first expedition of the year – Mt Willey, Mt. Field, and Mt. Tom. Starting at the Ethan Pond Trailhead, we will climb to Mt. Willey, continue over the summit to Mt. Field, and then take Mt. Tom before heading out using the Avalon Trail. If […]Read More...Mt. Jackson - The Presidentials...
With the move to our new home and all the packing and unpacking that goes along with it, we were only able to climb three more mountains this year: Mt. Waumbeck, Mt. Cabot, and Mt, Jackson. We are now ¼ through the 48 4,000 foot peaks of the NH White Mountains. We are working out […]Read More...