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When friends first told me about "lists" of mountains, I thought they were crazy. After hiking many of the White Mountain 4kers, the prospect of completing that list became appealing for various reasons.
Exploring areas I'd otherwise never see topped the list of reasons why I'd attempt to complete a list of mountains. Hiking less crowded areas seemed like another good reason to seek out new summits, and these lists set me on my way.
To make it more interesting, I tried to save a scenic summit to complete each list. I ended up hiking Mount Carrigain solo when I completed my White Mountain Four Thousand Footer list, trying to beat the road closing on Sawyer River Road in November 2001.
When we later skied in and hiked Vose Spur in Winter, it made me wish that I'd saved Mount Carrigain for a Winter hike with friends.
I ended up hiking North Brother Mountain in Baxter State Park solo when I completed my New England Four Thousand Footers on a beautiful day in October 2002, wishing that I could have dragged friends up to BSP (it feels weird saying that), but enjoying views from each of the summits on the Brothers Range, and feeling as if I were on Top Of The World.
My most frequent hiking friends started to hike less for various reasons, and I started doing alot of solo hiking, until a friend introduced me to VFTT www.vftt.org
Many great friendships have grown from VFTT, from outdoor gatherings to climbing adventures, and we each continue to support our mutual addiction to hiking
Hiking solo can be a great escape, leaving your mind free to roam while you're treking the trails or checking out scenic views from an open summit.
Hiking with friends is a great way to share the Great Outdoors, and develop bonds between good people.
Reaching Baldpate to complete my New England Hundred Highest list with many great friends helped me appreciate what VFTT has done for the hiking community.
Boundaries were formed years ago, and someone decided to call six NorthEastern states "New England" - one of the most beautiful corners of the World. If they hadn't, there would be no NE100 list. If there were no borders, we'd find different ways to group summits, or seek out different trails - but we'd still be looking for new ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors with fun friends!
It's been fun playing the game of hiking lists, building friendships along the way, and getting outdoors to escape from the real world.
Looking forward to many more adventures in the years to come!
Exploring areas I'd otherwise never see topped the list of reasons why I'd attempt to complete a list of mountains. Hiking less crowded areas seemed like another good reason to seek out new summits, and these lists set me on my way.
To make it more interesting, I tried to save a scenic summit to complete each list. I ended up hiking Mount Carrigain solo when I completed my White Mountain Four Thousand Footer list, trying to beat the road closing on Sawyer River Road in November 2001.
When we later skied in and hiked Vose Spur in Winter, it made me wish that I'd saved Mount Carrigain for a Winter hike with friends.
I ended up hiking North Brother Mountain in Baxter State Park solo when I completed my New England Four Thousand Footers on a beautiful day in October 2002, wishing that I could have dragged friends up to BSP (it feels weird saying that), but enjoying views from each of the summits on the Brothers Range, and feeling as if I were on Top Of The World.
My most frequent hiking friends started to hike less for various reasons, and I started doing alot of solo hiking, until a friend introduced me to VFTT www.vftt.org
Many great friendships have grown from VFTT, from outdoor gatherings to climbing adventures, and we each continue to support our mutual addiction to hiking
Hiking solo can be a great escape, leaving your mind free to roam while you're treking the trails or checking out scenic views from an open summit.
Hiking with friends is a great way to share the Great Outdoors, and develop bonds between good people.
Reaching Baldpate to complete my New England Hundred Highest list with many great friends helped me appreciate what VFTT has done for the hiking community.
Boundaries were formed years ago, and someone decided to call six NorthEastern states "New England" - one of the most beautiful corners of the World. If they hadn't, there would be no NE100 list. If there were no borders, we'd find different ways to group summits, or seek out different trails - but we'd still be looking for new ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors with fun friends!
It's been fun playing the game of hiking lists, building friendships along the way, and getting outdoors to escape from the real world.
Looking forward to many more adventures in the years to come!
