The winter white mountain 4,000 footers section hikers. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer list. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by. The new hampshire 4,000 footers sit in many different mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white. All of the hikes on this list must be started and completed within winter. 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. 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. Table of the white mountain 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade. Climbing new hampshires 4,000 footers, by eli burakian, 2018. Hike owls head mountain nh 4000 footer 4025 feet owls.
Summit all 48 of new hampshires 4,000foot peaks in one continuous hike without outside support. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also. White mountain 4000footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. Eventually each image will go to a new resource page with information and maps that will include links to trip reports. As part of our make no plans weekend a couple weekends ago we strolled over to hike mt hale in new hampshire. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129.
Most of the trails are on nh 4000 footers so you might already know them. The list also know as the 48 and nh 48 is recognize by the amc four thousand footer club. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. 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.
Thousands of people have climbed all 48 of new hampshires 4,000 footers. 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. New 30th edition of the hikers bible for new hampshires white mountains, with 16 newly described trails, many revisions, and new formatting. Nh 4000 footers this list is a challenge thats been officially organized for about 50 years. A pemi loop, as its known locally, is a 33 mile loop hike that follows the ridgeline encircling the pemigewasset wilderness. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series by eli burakian dec 1, 2018 4. 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. If youre reading this, you probably already know that new hampshire has 48 4,000 footer mountains that hikers try to summit every year. I couldnt ask for more on my final hike of the nh 4000 footer list. For the most uptodate info, trip reports, and more info on the new hampshire 4000.
This trail brings you across the smaller mount starr king 3,907 ft. 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. Hike new hampshires 4,000 footers northeast mountaineering. Apr 19, 2015 hiking the 4,000 footers of the white mountains of new hampshire. Lessons for your business part one i was a slow starter. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs. Nh 4000 footers hiking photos, trip reports, trail info and. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route. The loop is most frequently hiked in 2 or 3 days, but some athletes tackle all the. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire. Oct 23, 20 hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. Hey meb, i did the maine 4000 footers as a backpacking trip in october of last year. 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.
Luckily, we did not have to endure any of the nastiness that the home of the worlds worst weather is know for. Recent information like road closures and trail conditions is always easy to find. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire. Owls head mountain 4,025 foot mountain in franconia, nh, new hampshire, white mountains, in 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. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club. White mountain 4000footers passport in the amc store. Whether hiking the entire traverse in a day or backpacking within 23 days, this hike is no joke. New hampshire and new yorkeach with 48feature the regions dominant ranges. The starr king trail is super gradual and gentle on the knees. It is meant to recognize hikers who have climbed all 48 recognized 4000 footers in the white mountains. The 48 4000 footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire.
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. Mt waumbek is one of the easiest 4ks in new hampshire. White mountain 4000footers passport with images camping. It feels good to complete the nh 4000 footers list. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Presidential, cartermoriah, franconia ridge, twin, sandwich, kinsman, willey, pilot, pliny or the pemigewasset wilderness. The essential guide to climbing the 48 4000foot peaks of new hampshire. Mount zealand is a 4,260 foot mountain located in whitefield, new hampshire. New hampshire 4000 footers records according to fastestknowntime. The mountain is in the twin range along with 8 other mountains. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. Guide to hiking new hampshires 48 4000footers redline guiding. If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a copy of the 4000footers of the white mountains.
Hikers will end up climbing at least 8 of nhs 4000 footers, and gaining over 9,000 feet in elevation during the trip. My journey hiking the 48 new hampshire 4,000 footers youtube. Hiking the winter 48 4000 footers of new hampshire youtube. 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. Hike the white mountain 48 4,000 footers in this order. Nh 4000 footers nh 100 highest some of these peaks are on other lists. New england guidebooks and maps the mountain wanderer. Thru hikingcamping and hikingbackpackingfooter designbirthday gift. 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. Hiking the four thousand footers will not count during. Hike 4000 footers of nh new hampshire owls head, owls head.
Presidential traverse new hampshire 4000 footers illustrated. Please use the official application if you wish to apply for membership. Its coauthored by steve smith, a member of the amc four thousand footer committee and coeditor of the amc white mountain guide. 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. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed in. Jul 21, 2011 a range of other products are available to help you keep track of the 4,000footer list. In a recent post on, philip werner muses on the white mountain direttissima.
We would love to help you check off boxes in the mountain ranges of new hampshire. Though the east peak has more rugged and challenging terrain, osceola is an awesome option for a mellow climb. 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. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series paperback december 1, 2018 by eli burakian author visit amazons eli burakian page.
All who take part in group discussions must follow the rules set out in the files section s. Hike zealand mountain nh 4000 footers 4260 feet twin range. It is part of the cartermoriah range in the white mountains. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also known as the nh48. I did however get a much needed wakeup call and realized that i needed to be more respectful of the nh 4,000 footers.
The shortest route up to the summit is up the cartermoriah trail, which goes over mount surprise 2,194 before reaching mount moriah. 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. This was the one remaining mountain i had in my nh 48 4k footer list. 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. Complete guide to the pemi loop the best of nhs white. At a quick glance it looks like youd hit exactly of the 48. 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. Ready to hike the 4000footers of the white mountains. 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. White mountain 4000footers passport amc store appalachian.
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. Mar 31, 2017 a page like hike the 4,000 footers of nh. The trail is relatively easy, compared to other nh 4,000 footer mountains, but, it can be very dangerous when wet. 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. Even maine, known for rocky katahdin, has 14 of these peaks. White mountain 4000 footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. This is well below book time, so i was happy to see that.
Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. 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. Mount moriahs summit is 4,049 feet and is located 5 miles southeast of gorham, nh. 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. My ladyfriend, susan, and i drove to lincoln, new hampshire, on my 46th birthday during a rainstorm. The pemigewasset loop pemi loop is a 31 mile loop hike in new hampshires white mountains. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The 4000footers of the white mountains by steven d. It climbs eight 4000footers including mt madison, adams, jefferson, washington, monroe, eisenhower, pierce, and jackson, with 14 miles of abovetreeline hiking. 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. 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 t25 list was the first i know of to put a pause on their hiking list.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. 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. There are more peaks in the white mountains that exceed 4000, even 5000feet, that do not qualify. New hampshire 4000 footers white mountains hiking list. 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. 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.
We are down to the last three in our daybyday recounting of our respective journeys through the 48 white mountain 4000 footers. So, it would be easy to overlook vermont, with just five summits over 4,000 feet. Intrigued by stories of misadventures or history of the white. In association with, hike nh brings you an online bookstore that you dont even have to leave your seat to shop in. Home browse by activity hiking new hampshire hiking. 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. 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. Handy pocketsize passport book for keeping track of white mountain 4000footer climbs. This hand drawn presidential traverse print is a great way to commemorate your hike or inspire you to. 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. 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. Check out my book before reality tv, gps devices, and dashboard computers, there was a coming of age for the maine warden service. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You can order a 4,000 footer club tshirt or visit ragged mountain equipment of intervale, n. New hampshire 4000 footers list flask free funnel included stainless steel 8 oz liquor. The 4000 footers of the white mountains this second edition is revised and expanded by 230 pages with much additional information about the 48. 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. Hiking new england 4000 footers public group facebook. The 48 4,000 footers in nh sit in many mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white mountains. I wish more of the hiking lists would follow their lead. Looking for a bit of motivation or inspiration to hike the nh 4000 footers.
Click on an image each peak is listed alphabetically to view a trip report that includes that peak. Completing the 48 4,000 footers in new hampshire is an amazing accomplishment. 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. The winter white mountain 4000 footers are a lot tougher to climb than the white mountain 4000 footers in any season. In grammar school, i had a reading tutor, and my father sent me to endless numbers of afterschool programs. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners trail to summit. I cannot wait to get back on the trails again and continue to recover and get my full strength back. Very few have tagged them all in one single continuous hike. 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. If you hike it during the nh stay at home order it will not count. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers guidebook.
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