NH 48 Challenge

In june 2002, my Dad was diagnosed with AML, a form  of Leukemia, after a routine physical. He was hospitalized and had  several rounds of chemo. That august, he recieved a stem cell  transplant. He battled GVHD (graft vs host disease) secondary to the  transplant for 10 years before he lost his battle in 2012.Since then LLS has made great strides in improving the chances of remission and preventing GVHD in Leukemia patients.

This  summer, to raise money for Leukemia, we will be climbing the 48  Mountains in NH that exceed 4,000 feet in elevation. Finishing the 48,  will be no small feat. They are rugged, stenuous trails. Mt Washington  is known for having the worst weather in the world. And reaching several  summits involves exposed ridge walks and river crossings!My 4 pups: Nani, Winni, Kai & Penni will be accomponing me on this quest.

1. Washington: 6,288 ft (1,917 m) AT*
2. Adams: 5,774 ft (1,760 m) AT**
3. Jefferson: 5,712 ft (1,741 m) AT**
4. Monroe: 5,384 ft (1,641 m) AT**
5. Madison: 5,367 ft (1,636 m) AT*
6. Lafayette: 5,249 ft (1,600 m) AT*
7. Lincoln: 5,089 ft (1,551 m) AT*
8. South Twin: 4,902 ft (1,494 m) AT*
9. Carter Dome: 4,832 ft (1,473 m) AT*
10. Moosilauke: 4,802 ft (1,464 m) AT*
11. Eisenhower: 4,780 ft (1,460 m) AT**
12. North Twin: 4,761 ft (1,451 m)
13. Carrigain: 4,700 ft (1,400 m)
14. Bond: 4,698 ft (1,432 m)
15. Middle Carter: 4,610 ft (1,410 m) AT*
16. West Bond: 4,540 ft (1,380 m)
17. Garfield: 4,500 ft (1,400 m) AT**
18. Liberty: 4,459 ft (1,359 m) AT**
19. South Carter: 4,430 ft (1,350 m) AT*
20. Wildcat: 4,422 ft (1,348 m) AT*
21. Hancock: 4,420 ft (1,350 m)
22. South Kinsman: 4,358 ft (1,328 m) ("South Peak") AT*
23. Field: 4,340 ft (1,320 m)
24. Osceola: 4,340 ft (1,320 m)
25. Flume: 4,328 ft (1,319 m)
26. South Hancock: 4,319 ft (1,316 m)
27. Pierce: 4,310 ft (1,310 m) AT*
28. North Kinsman: 4,293 ft (1,309 m) ("North Peak") AT*
29. Willey: 4,285 ft (1,306 m)
30. Bondcliff: 4,265 ft (1,300 m) ("The Cliffs")
31. Zealand: 4,260 ft (1,300 m) ("Zealand Ridge") AT**
32. North Tripyramid: 4180 ft ("North Peak")
33. Cabot: 4,170 ft (1,270 m)
34. East Osceola: 4,156 ft (1,267 m) ("East Peak")
35. Middle Tripyramid: 4,140 ft (1,260 m)
36. Cannon: 4,100 ft (1,200 m)
37. Wildcat D: 4,070 ft (1,240 m) ("Wildcat Ridge") AT*
38. Hale: 4,054 ft (1,236 m)
39. Jackson: 4,052 ft (1,235 m) AT*
40. Tom: 4,051 ft (1,235 m)
41. Moriah: 4,049 ft (1,234 m) AT**
42. Passaconaway: 4,043 ft (1,232 m)
43. Owl's Head: 4,025 ft (1,227 m)
44. Galehead: 4,024 ft (1,227 m) AT**
45. Whiteface: 4,020 ft (1,230 m)
46. Waumbek: 4,006 ft (1,221 m)
47. Isolation: 4,004 ft (1,220 m)
48. Tecumseh: 4,003 ft (1,220 m)

AT* = Appalachian Trail passes over summit; AT** = AT passes near summit