Its a major check on the life list of many new england hikers. The 48 4,000 footers in nh sit in many mountain ranges including the carter moriah range, franconia range, western white mountains. Get creative, and youll discover a bunch of other interesting ways to tick these peaks off with other mountains. Best maps ever new hampshire 4000 footers map 11x14 print sage 5. Even though only wildcat and wildcat d count as official 4000 footers, the trails went over wildcat b,c, and e peaks, plus about 8 other false peaks. If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a copy of the 4000footers of the white mountains. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. 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 4,000 footers. This was a challenging but fun hike with several interesting overlooks. You may also want to check out other lists in new hampshire and beyond. Current nh 4000 footers trail conditions the trail conditions below are the most recent available, compiled by proximity to each white mountain four thousand foot peak. There are 48 new hampshire peaks over 4000 feet, drawing hikers from all over.
Hiking new england 4000 footers public group facebook. Welcome to a supportive, encouraging group of people interested in hiking the 48 tallest mountains above. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also known as the nh48. 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. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains.
Appalachian mountain club four thousand footer committee maintainers of the nh 4,000 footer list. Welcome to a supportive, encouraging group of people interested in hiking the 48 tallest mountains above 4000 feet and many more. With all the rain last weekend i had quite a bit of time on my hands and so i started to plan out some of the routestrips for the maine 4000 footers and i have some questions and need some recommendations. Note that this list is not the same as the mathematicallyderived new hampshire 4000 footer threshold list also hosted on this site. This second edition is revised and expanded by 230 pages with much additional information about the 48. Im looking for something similar to the nh 4000 footer book im guessing there isnt.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. 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. 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. Best 4000 footers for beginners new hampshire 4000. Ready to hike the 4000footers of the white mountains. This must have guide to new hampshires famous fortyeight 4000 foot summits is the first and only comprehensive guide and history to focus solely on these celebrated peaks. A 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of. You can order a 4,000 footer club tshirt or visit ragged mountain equipment of intervale, n. New 2017 color and design for the official amc 4000 footer club tshirt. Hike maine 4,000 footers new england 4000 footers hike.
Published june 1st 2008 by bondcliff books first published july 2001. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by. 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. Now in a revised and greatly expanded new second edition, the 4000 footers of the white mountains is still the only comprehensive guide and history devoted solely. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. So, it would be easy to overlook vermont, with just five summits over 4,000 feet. The 4000footers of the white mountains, by steven d. And, if all that doesnt work, remind your buddy that hiking all three is essential to finishing all 48 new hampshire 4,000 footers and becoming a member of the appalachian mountain clubs four thousand footer club. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers guidebook.
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. Climbing new hampshires 48 4,000 footers fills that gap by informing adventurersfrom the freshlybooted novice to the grizzled mountaineerabout each of new hampshires 48 iconic mountains that top out at over 4,000 feet. New hampshire and new yorkeach with 48feature the regions dominant ranges. To qualify for inclusion a peak must also meet the more technical criterion of topographic prominence important. 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. 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 england 4000 footers hike nh me vt mountains 4000. The nh48 and the ne67 are popular lists of mountains to. 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. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. Hike the new hampshire nh 48 4000 footer mountains and earn a hiking patch from the.
Hike maine 4000 footers mount abraham, mount bigelow avery peak, mount bigelow west peak, crocker mountain, mount katahdin hamlin peak, mount katahdin baxter peak, north brother mountain, old speck mountain, mount reddington, saddleback mountain, saddleback mountain the horn, spaulding mountain, sugarloaf mountain, 4000 footers, hike 4000 footer mountains maine. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshires 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. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. 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. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed. New measurement data means new hampshires famed 4000. These were the toughest of the 32 nh 4000 footers that ive hit so far. 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. A range of other products are available to help you keep track of the 4,000 footer list. 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. 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. 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.
New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer. 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 is a group for people who share the love of the mountains. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A free guidebook to backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers that climbs all 48 high peaks in a series of multiday backpacking trips. White mountain 4000footers passport amc store appalachian. The northeast has many 4,000 footers 115, to be exact. For over fifty years, hikers have been drawn to the 48 white mountain peaks that rise over 4000 feet in elevation. Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. Equipped is an amc outdoors blog, written by matt heid. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire.
The white mountains 4000 footer grid reaching all 48 of the nh 4,000 foot peaks in every single month. New england guidebooks and maps the mountain wanderer. The first comprehensive guide and history solely devotedto new hampshires 48 peaks exceeding 4000 feet in elevation. The official appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer. 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. Ask questions, seek advice and company, share your experiences, get and give. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire has 19,456 members. A niche book map retailer specializing in new england outdoors and especially in white mountain hiking. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. 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. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series by eli burakian dec 1, 2018 4. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route.
The 4000 footers of the white mountains, by steven d. 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. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountains 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for. This group is for drama free, supportive discussion on hiking in new. The 4000footers of the white mountains by steven d. Smith and mike dickerman, 2nd edition, 2008, with 2017 updates insert. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club.
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