Number 41

Number 41 [259/366], a photo by timsackton on Flickr.

259/366

There are 48 mountains higher than 4000 feet in New Hampshire, and summiting all the peaks on the list is something of an obsession among a certain class of hiker in the Whites (about 10,000 people have done it over the past 50 years).

Ten days ago, my wife and I hiked Mt. Passaconaway, which is the 41st 4000-footer I have summited. These days it is hard to find the time for more than one hike a year, so although I am getting close it will be another several years at least before I finish the list.

The weather was perfect, and we had a great time with some wonderful views. This is the start of the trail. A few more shots from our hike are in the comments.

Taken Sep 15, 2012 in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire, United States
¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/8.0, ISO200, no flash.
Lens: EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 20 mm