My ladyfriend, susan, and i drove to lincoln, new hampshire, on my 46th birthday during a rainstorm. The essential guide to climbing the 48 4000foot peaks of new hampshire. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire. At a quick glance it looks like youd hit exactly of the 48. Click on an image each peak is listed alphabetically to view a trip report that includes that peak. Please use the official application if you wish to apply for membership. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer. If youre reading this, you probably already know that new hampshire has 48 4,000 footer mountains that hikers try to summit every year. Welcome to a supportive, encouraging group of people interested in hiking the 48 tallest mountains above. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The winter white mountain 4,000 footers section hikers. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountains 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000footer climbs.
White mountain 4000 footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. Many of our ridjit adventurers want to know which mountain to start with, so we endeavored to create a document explaining the order in which you should hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. White mountain 4000footers passport amc store appalachian. I did however get a much needed wakeup call and realized that i needed to be more respectful of the nh 4,000 footers. In association with, hike nh brings you an online bookstore that you dont even have to leave your seat to shop in. Mt waumbek is one of the easiest 4ks in new hampshire. Hike the white mountain 48 4,000 footers in this order.
Hiking the 48 4000 footers of nh in winter all of the 4000 footers of new hampshire can be hiked in winter, and many hikers set out to do just that. White mountain 4000footers passport in the amc store. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed in. Mount moriahs summit is 4,049 feet and is located 5 miles southeast of gorham, nh. Recent information like road closures and trail conditions is always easy to find. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Table of the white mountain 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade. From 1931 2019, 843 people have completed the winter 4000 list in comparison to the 14,4 hikers who have finished the allseason 4,000 footers. It climbs eight 4000footers including mt madison, adams, jefferson, washington, monroe, eisenhower, pierce, and jackson, with 14 miles of abovetreeline hiking. I wish more of the hiking lists would follow their lead. Most of the trails are on nh 4000 footers so you might already know them. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series paperback december 1, 2018 by eli burakian author visit amazons eli burakian page.
My journey hiking the 48 new hampshire 4,000 footers youtube. Nh 4000 footers nh 100 highest some of these peaks are on other lists. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountain 4000 footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000 footer climbs. We specialize in outdoor recreation and travel guidebooks and maps for new hampshires white mountains plus all of new england and eastern new york our small but wellstocked retail store is located on the kancamagus highway route 112 in lincoln, nh, close to many white mountain trails and attractions. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by.
Though the east peak has more rugged and challenging terrain, osceola is an awesome option for a mellow climb. See how guest poster max desmarais discovered a passion for the outdoors in his home state while hiking the nh 48 4,000 footers in a year. The list also know as the 48 and nh 48 is recognize by the amc four thousand footer club. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also known as the nh48. White mountain 4000footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015.
Climbing new hampshires 4,000 footers, by eli burakian, 2018. This hand drawn presidential traverse print is a great way to commemorate your hike or inspire you to. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also. Even maine, known for rocky katahdin, has 14 of these peaks. While we should all have a healthy fear of these mountains, especially in winter, all of these peaks can be climbed if you have the proper gear, the necessary skills, and favorable weather conditions.
Hike zealand mountain nh 4000 footers 4260 feet twin range. Mar 07, 2018 these 48 peaks comprise the list of mountains with summits 4000 ft or higher in the new hampshire white mountains as defined by the amc four thousand footer club the peaks are numbered by the. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer list. The t25 list was the first i know of to put a pause on their hiking list.
With one click on any of the book covers or links on this site you will be instantly transported to and, through the magic of ecommerce, will be able to purchase these and many other fine titles from their expansive collection. The presidential traverse in new hampshire is one of the most sought after ranges in the northeast. But a new survey is calling almost all our summit elevations into question and signal a possible change to the famous list of new hampshires 4000 footers. New hampshire 4000 footers the new hampshire four thousand footer list, officially known as the white mountain four thousand footers, was created by the appalachian mountain club amc. There are more peaks in the white mountains that exceed 4000, even 5000feet, that do not qualify. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs. This book describes all of the trails that climb each peak, and includes critical notes of what to be careful of if you hike these peaks in winter. New england guidebooks and maps the mountain wanderer. You can order a 4,000 footer club tshirt or visit ragged mountain equipment of intervale, n. Apr 25, 2018 seeing that cabot is a halfday outing for many, you can easily broaden the loop to add two peaks from the new hampshire hundred highest list. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountain 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000footer climbs. The 4000footers of the white mountains by steven d.
I couldnt ask for more on my final hike of the nh 4000 footer list. New hampshire has 48 mountains that are over 4,000 feet in elevation, and at any one point in time, thousands of hikers are working towards their goal of climbing them all. All who take part in group discussions must follow the rules set out in the files section s. Home browse by activity hiking new hampshire hiking. Hiking the winter 48 4000 footers of new hampshire youtube. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series by eli burakian dec 1, 2018 4. Nh 4000 footers hiking photos, trip reports, trail info and. Hiking the four thousand footers will not count during. The new hampshire 4,000 footers sit in many different mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white. The 4000 footers of the white mountains this second edition is revised and expanded by 230 pages with much additional information about the 48.
The loop is most frequently hiked in 2 or 3 days, but some athletes tackle all the. In grammar school, i had a reading tutor, and my father sent me to endless numbers of afterschool programs. Hikers will end up climbing at least 8 of nhs 4000 footers, and gaining over 9,000 feet in elevation during the trip. Hike owls head mountain nh 4000 footer 4025 feet owls. It is part of the cartermoriah range in the white mountains. Presidential, cartermoriah, franconia ridge, twin, sandwich, kinsman, willey, pilot, pliny or the pemigewasset wilderness. So, it would be easy to overlook vermont, with just five summits over 4,000 feet. If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a copy of the 4000 footers of the white mountains. Completing the 48 4,000 footers in new hampshire is an amazing accomplishment. Eventually each image will go to a new resource page with information and maps that will include links to trip reports.
Looking for a bit of motivation or inspiration to hike the nh 4000 footers. Oct 23, 20 hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. Bound with a handsome dark blue leatherette cover, it includes a page for each of the 48 peaks on which to log date, companions and hike notes. Complete guide to the pemi loop the best of nhs white. Its coauthored by steve smith, a member of the amc four thousand footer committee and coeditor of the amc white mountain guide. New hampshire 4000 footers list flask free funnel included stainless steel 8 oz liquor. This guide thoroughly covers all of the 48 high peaks of new hampshire, with geographic description, nomenclature, historical highlights in timeline fashion, trail route descriptions, winter tips. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route up each mountain are indispensable, and having a separate writeup for winter approaches in hugely helpful.
We are down to the last three in our daybyday recounting of our respective journeys through the 48 white mountain 4000 footers. Whether hiking the entire traverse in a day or backpacking within 23 days, this hike is no joke. Luckily, we did not have to endure any of the nastiness that the home of the worlds worst weather is know for. For the most uptodate info, trip reports, and more info on the new hampshire 4000. This was the one remaining mountain i had in my nh 48 4k footer list. All of the peaks on this list are reached by official trails with the exception of owls head, whose herd path is described in the amc white mountain guide, and redington, whose herd path requires greater skill andor a good description, as it is not mentioned in the amc maine mountain guide. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jul 21, 2011 a range of other products are available to help you keep track of the 4,000footer list.
Presidential traverse new hampshire 4000 footers illustrated. Mount zealand is a 4,260 foot mountain located in whitefield, new hampshire. Summit all 48 of new hampshires 4,000foot peaks in one continuous hike without outside support. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners trail to summit. The trail is relatively easy, compared to other nh 4,000 footer mountains, but, it can be very dangerous when wet. The northeast has many 4,000 footers 115, to be exact. And the objective is to hike all 48 mountains on the list, and once completed a hiker may apply for a patch and scroll through the amc four thousand footer club.
Mar 31, 2017 a page like hike the 4,000 footers of nh. Thru hikingcamping and hikingbackpackingfooter designbirthday gift. This trail brings you across the smaller mount starr king 3,907 ft. The mountain is in the twin range along with 8 other mountains. Intrigued by stories of misadventures or history of the white. In a recent post on, philip werner muses on the white mountain direttissima. If you hike it during the nh stay at home order it will not count.
Thousands of people have climbed all 48 of new hampshires 4,000 footers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The shortest route up to the summit is up the cartermoriah trail, which goes over mount surprise 2,194 before reaching mount moriah. Hike new hampshires 4,000 footers northeast mountaineering. The 48 4,000 footers in nh sit in many mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white mountains. It is meant to recognize hikers who have climbed all 48 recognized 4000 footers in the white mountains. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route. This is well below book time, so i was happy to see that.
New hampshire and new yorkeach with 48feature the regions dominant ranges. Lessons for your business part one i was a slow starter. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountains 4000 footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000 footer climbs. The trail conditions below are the most recent available, compiled by proximity to each white mountain four thousand foot peak. White mountain guide, 30th edition amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails in the white mountain national forest this 30th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised posttropical storm irene, with accurate descriptions of more than 500 trails, as well as trip planning advice, safety information, and a checklist of new hampshires. Hike 4000 footers of nh new hampshire owls head, owls head. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. The pemigewasset loop pemi loop is a 31 mile loop hike in new hampshires white mountains. Bound with a handsome dark blue leatherette cover, it includes a page for each of the 48 peaks on which to log date, companions, and hike notes. It feels good to complete the nh 4000 footers list. The 48 4000 footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. Owls head mountain 4,025 foot mountain in franconia, nh, new hampshire, white mountains, in the pemigewasset wilderness. Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. New 30th edition of the hikers bible for new hampshires white mountains, with 16 newly described trails, many revisions, and new formatting.
New hampshire 4000 footers records according to fastestknowntime. As part of our make no plans weekend a couple weekends ago we strolled over to hike mt hale in new hampshire. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. White mountain 4000footers passport with images camping. The pemigewasset wilderness is surrounded by various hiking trails that make up the entire loop. Ready to hike the 4000footers of the white mountains. Handy pocketsize passport book for keeping track of white mountain 4000footer climbs. Very few have tagged them all in one single continuous hike. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers guidebook. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. Hey meb, i did the maine 4000 footers as a backpacking trip in october of last year.
We would love to help you check off boxes in the mountain ranges of new hampshire. The best guidebook for hiking the nh 4000 footers if you are serious about hiking new hampshires 4000 footers in winter, then you absolutely need to own this fantastic guidebook. If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a copy of the 4000footers of the white mountains. The 4000 footers overview while the neighboring adirondacks of new york and the white mountains of new hampshire the green mountains often dont receive much in the amount of. Another option is a pointtopoint hike traversing cabot and waumbek, with a car stashed at the end for a quadbusting, 16mile day with almost 5,000 feet of climbing. All of the hikes on this list must be started and completed within winter. It should be noted that nose on ridge on mt mansfield meets criteria over 4000 with a 200 col, but due to a missing contour line by the usgs,the amc left it off. I took my time and went from rangeley to stratton, with a side trip to abraham, a short detour to sugarloaf summit, and a harder than expected bushwhack to redington from the at. I cannot wait to get back on the trails again and continue to recover and get my full strength back. Zealand mountain stands on a spur ridge, northeast of mount guyot there are no views from the summit of mount zealand, but there are incredible views off zeacliff, 1. Check out my book before reality tv, gps devices, and dashboard computers, there was a coming of age for the maine warden service. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation.
The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. Hiking new england 4000 footers public group facebook. The winter white mountain 4000 footers are a lot tougher to climb than the white mountain 4000 footers in any season. The starr king trail is super gradual and gentle on the knees. Apr 19, 2015 hiking the 4,000 footers of the white mountains of new hampshire. A pemi loop, as its known locally, is a 33 mile loop hike that follows the ridgeline encircling the pemigewasset wilderness. Besides supporting steve, who is a wellknown resource in the whites, the 4,000 footers is a lot easier to use for planning mountaincentric hikes because its organized around each peak and not individual trails like the white mountain guide. The tallest, and most famous mountain in new england is mount washington, and stands at 6,288 feet. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire. New hampshire 4000 footers white mountains hiking list. Guide to hiking new hampshires 48 4000footers redline guiding. Nh 4000 footers this list is a challenge thats been officially organized for about 50 years. Of course, you should only hike these peak combinations when weather conditions and your abilities permit, but this is how serial peakbaggers and gridiots manage to blow through the white mountain peak lists so quickly.
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