Intro

Last year I wanted to do a hut hike in the White Mountains on my 45th birthday as a protest against aging, but wasn't able to. This year I decided to actually plan and book it (in reverse really - which is the only way it will work with me).

During all this planning I realized that sometime long ago I wanted to climb the New Hampshire 48s (mountains over 4000 feet high). Thus far, I've only done 4 of them. So, the hut-to-hut hike has evolved into the new goal that will be quite a challenge - climb all the 48 NH 4000 footers by the time I turn 48...

On my 46th birthday weekend, I hope to hike up another five of them during a 3-day hut-to-hut hiking adventure. That still leaves quite a few for only a two-year period.

Over the years I've increasingly felt more disconnected. Accomplishing (or trying to) the goal of climbing the 48 is my attempt to rejuvenate my life.

If you'd like to join my "48x48" club please let me know, or if you just want to read about my struggle and success, follow along. I'll be updating this site regularly with more info, comments and pictures of the prep, gear, and doing!