Hiking the 48 4000footers 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. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Presidential, cartermoriah, franconia ridge, twin, sandwich, kinsman, willey, pilot, pliny or the pemigewasset wilderness.
New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer list. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire has 19,448 members. Completing the 48 4,000 footers in new hampshire is an amazing accomplishment. Its coauthored by steve smith, a member of the amc four thousand footer committee and coeditor of the amc white mountain guide. 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. Apr 25, 2018 get creative, and youll discover a bunch of other interesting ways to tick these peaks off with other mountains. Best 4000 footers for beginners new hampshire 4000. New hampshires 48 4,000footers mountain elevation 1 washington 6,288 2 adams 5,774 3 jefferson 5,712 4 monroe 5,384 5 madison 5,367 6 lafayette 5,260 7 lincoln 5,089 8 south twin 4,902 9. This original print makes a unique gift to yourself or anyone who feels pride for the nh white mountains. Even maine, known for rocky katahdin, has 14 of these peaks. Mount tecumseh white mountain 4000 footers hiking list. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. Please use the official application if you wish to become a member of the club.
Ask anyone who has hiked a mountain or three in new hampshire what the most popular hiking list is and you will be hardpressed to be told anything but the new hampshire 48. The creation of the list provided a reason for hikers to explore new areas. 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. Reports are submitted by hikers like you no membership is required. The new hampshire 3000 footers and the nh 200 highest. If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a copy of the 4000footers of the white mountains. To date, some 10,000 hikers are officially recognized for summiting all 48 nh 4000 footers. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. New hampshire 4000 footers map 18x24 poster best maps ever. 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. 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. This is a group for people who share the love of the mountains. Excerpted from their book the 4000footers of the white mountains.
You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also known as the nh48. If you can climb all of the new hampshire 4000 footers youll join an elite group of mountain enthusiasts. The trail conditions below are the most recent available, compiled by proximity to each white mountain four thousand foot peak. Lafayette are a few of the most popular new england mountains. The presidential traverse in new hampshire is one of the most sought after ranges in the northeast. The 48 4000 footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. We would love to help you check off boxes in the mountain ranges of new hampshire. Published by bondcliff books littleton, new hampshire seq chapter \h \r 1. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series by eli burakian dec 1, 2018 4. You may also want to check out other lists in new hampshire and beyond.
One of the most spectacular peaks is mount bond 4,698 ft. This item new hampshire 4000 footer infomap best maps ever new hampshire 4000 footers map 11x14 print sage 4000 footers of the white mountains poster, 4000 footers map, nh decor, personalized, 11x14 inches. There are fortyeight 4,000 footers in new hampshire, and hiking them all has been a popular goal for generations. Plus youll get a patch from the amc 4000 footer club when you complete this mountain project. This book aims to be the first comprehensive resource for hiking the 52wav. New england guidebooks and maps the mountain wanderer. Whether you have climbed one or all 48 mountains, this shirt will certainly bring back memories. This hand drawn presidential traverse print is a great way to commemorate your hike or inspire you to. Looking for a bit of motivation or inspiration to hike the nh 4000 footers. Plus youll get a patch from the amc 4000 footer club when you. 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.
Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club. Printable hiking mountain checklist for new hampshire nh 48. A 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. Mount tecumseh, 4000 footers hiking list on the same day that i publicized my owls head, conserving wilderness article, the appalachian mountain club amc posted an article about some of the mountains on the white mountain 4000 footers hiking list may not be over 4,000 feet. A 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of 200 feet prominence. New hampshire has 48 mountains that are over 4,000 feet in elevation, and at any one point in time. New england ne 4000 footers, new hampshire 4000 footers, vermont 4000 footers, maine 4000 footers, hike nh vt me mountains, list 4000 footers, list new hampshire 4000 footers, hike new england, hike new hampshire, hike vermont, hike maine. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. New england 4000 footers hike nh me vt mountains 4000 footer. Fourthousand footers sometimes abbreviated 4ks are a group of fortyeight mountains in new hampshire at least 4,000 feet 1,200 m above sea level. Comfort color garmentdyed tshirts experience less shrinkage a. The white mountains of new hampshire contain numerous ranges and many mountain.
For the dedicated peakbagger, this map features the 4000 peaks in new hampshire s white mountains. Have you bagged all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000foot peaks. Whether hiking the entire traverse in a day or backpacking within 23 days, this hike is no joke. Intrigued by stories of misadventures or history of the white. In a recent post on, philip werner muses on the white mountain direttissima. New hampshire 4000 footers map 11x14 print best maps ever. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. And, if all that doesnt work, remind your buddy that hiking all three is essential to finishing all 48 new hampshire 4,000footers and becoming a member of the appalachian mountain clubs four thousand footer club. Being over 4,000 feet is one of the criteria for a mountain to be on the list. Very few have tagged them all in one single continuous hike.
Finishing the 48 4000footers of new hampshire the trek. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire. I would look up every couple minutes to see their figures looming in the distance and as i pushed along the exposed ridge, stopping only a couple times to take a quick picture, their figures grew larger. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. Some choose to hike them over a lifetime, while others race to the summits to finish them all in one season. All criteria is determined by the appalachian mountain club amc. New hampshire 4,000 footers, illustrated summit signs the 48 mountains in new hampshire above 4,000 feet are a goal for many hikers. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hamps hire has 19,448 members. Not only could i spend the weekend kicking my ass on a long trail run, but i could end it, begin it, or break it up with fishing. Multiple routes up each mountain details about the areas unique climate and geology. Climbing new hampshire s 48 4,000 footers fills that gap by informing adventurersfrom the freshlybooted novice to the grizzled mountaineerabout each of new hampshire s 48 iconic mountains that top out at over 4,000 feet. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by.
The amc four thousand footer club was created in 1957 with this first list. For those of you not familiar with the 4,000 footers, this is a list of the mountain peaks over 4,000 feet in new hampshire there are 48 of them in total. Were a passionate, respectful group of hikers intensely interested in the higher peaks of new hampshire. The 4000footers of the white mountains by steven d. Hiking new england 4000 footers public group facebook.
Hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire franklin. After completing the new hampshire 4,000 footers, the group decided to create a new list in 1990 to complement the higher peaks a selection of 52 peaks under 4,000 ft. Summit all 48 of new hampshires 4,000foot peaks in one continuous hike without outside support. 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. Hike new hampshires 4,000 footers northeast mountaineering. 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. New hampshire and new yorkeach with 48feature the regions dominant ranges. 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 essential guide to climbing the 48 4000foot peaks of new hampshire. This is the official amc list, which appears to have a couple of inconsistencies in the way peaks are included on the list related to prominence data on the usgs topographic maps. 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. Your source for information on hiking and backpacking in the white mountains of new hampshire. Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. Includes all new hampshire peaks over 4,000 ft high with at least 200 ft of prominence. Climbing new hampshires 48 4000footers book bondcliff books. This site is designed to help hikers and maintainers get a grasp on whats going on throughout the vast new england hiking trail network. White mountain 4000footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. The list also know as the 48 and nh 48 is recognize by the amc four thousand footer club.
The name alone brings a wistful smile to the faces of many new england hikers. Mar 02, 2018 the two young men that had passed me on falling waters trail bobbed along the ridge ahead of me. The northeast has many 4,000 footers 115, to be exact. A free guidebook to backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers that climbs all 48 high peaks in a series of multiday backpacking trips. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire.
May 08, 2017 then steve told me about the 4,000 footers and how he had climbed 10 or so of them over the years with his friends. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshire s white mountains andrea davis april 4, 2019 the term easy isnt typically the first word that comes to mind when talking about the nh48 4000 footer list. White mountain 4000 footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire.
New hampshire 4,000 footers northeast mountaineering. This group is for drama free, supportive discussion on hiking in new. The nh48 and the ne67 are popular lists of mountains to. A stunning depiction of the 48 peaks of new hampshire 48, 4000 footers. So, it would be easy to overlook vermont, with just five summits over 4,000 feet. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with this commemorative sign from authentic trail signs, listing all fortyeight 4,000 footers. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Other lists of 4000footers not maintained by the amc include the original set of 4,000foot mountains for peakbagging.
To qualify for inclusion a peak must also meet the more technical criterion of topographic prominence important in the mountaineering sport of peakbagging. 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. Aspiring to climb the 48 peaks or know someone who does. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire new england waterfalls. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers guidebook. The first comprehensive guide and history solely devotedto new hampshires 48 peaks exceeding 4000 feet.
Note that this list is not the same as the mathematicallyderived new hampshire 4000 footer threshold list also hosted on this site. The amc also maintains a list of new england 4000 footers, all falling within vermont, new hampshire, and maine. Portrait of a mountain, a coffeetable style book covering one of new hampshires most. Throughout my small journey through new hampshire, i certainly learned some lessons on hiking the nh 48 4000 footers. We specialize in outdoor recreation and travel guidebooks and maps for new hampshire s 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. 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.
White mountain 4000footer list including the fourseason award, the new. This poster is the perfect way to track your progress as you complete the list. If you are serious about hiking new hampshires 4000footers in winter, then you absolutely need to own this fantastic guidebook. To locals, the 48 4,000 footers of new hampshire are the classic way to dive into peakbagging. Jan 12, 2012 thousands of people have climbed all 48 of new hampshires 4,000footers. Climbing new hampshires 48 4,000 footers fills that gap by informing.
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. Presidential traverse new hampshire 4000 footers illustrated. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners trail to summit. Then steve told me about the 4,000 footers and how he had climbed 10 or so of them over the years with his friends. The pemi loop hike the best multiday hike in the white. What i quickly came to understand is that hiking aligns nicely with those passions. This book describes all of the trails that climb each peak. While this list is often referred to as the new hampshire four thousand footers, it is officially known as the white mountain four thousand footers. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers is a different experience than day hiking them and an excellent way to experience the history and scenic beauty of this incredible region.
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