Amc 4000 footer patches

Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129 p. Leather majcom patches are also available for the a2 jacket.

Amc 4000footer club baseball cap blue produced by the amc four thousand footer club, this khaki hat has a a blue bill, a redonblue 4000 footer patch on the front, and four thousand footer club on the back in blue. It was an amc hike led by himself and becca munroe. If you want the new england 4000footer or new england 100 highest lists. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed.

If you write please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope. 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. The family is looking forward to joining the appalachian mountain club amc 4,000footer club, an official club with approximately 14,000 members who have succeeded in scaling all of the mountains peaks. Box 444 exeter, nh 038330444 you can also email the corresponding secretary. Amc peakbaggers, who climb all 48 mountains, earn bragging rights and a nifty little patch for their accomplishment.

The official amc four thousand footer club tee shirt, in gray. The state of vermont has the least amount of 4,000 footers out of the 3 new england states that have them, with only 5. After you hike all the new england hundred highest peaks, a hiker achievement patch is available from the amc 4,000 footer club. We are members of the elite amc four thousand footer club.

Concord, nh 03301 be a member of the newenglandvt,nh,me 4000 footers club, amc. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed in 1957 to introduce hikers to some of the lesserknown sections of the white mountains of new hampshire. The nh 48 4000 footers and 8 tips for finishing them. Hiking companions tackle nhs 4,000footers together the. A range of other products are available to help you keep track of the 4,000 footer list. My first white mountain 4000 footer of 2002 was the one that is farthest north, and not even on the white mountain list because it is in maine. Have you bagged all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000foot peaks.

Oct 18, 2017 around here the most popular is the amcs 4,000 footer list. Only the actual application pages need to be printed and submitted. Nov 30, 2015 the white mountain 4000 footers, or the new hampshire 4000 footers, or simply the amc 4000 footers are one of the best known peak bagging clubs in the northeast. Fully compliant with the institute of heraldry tioh and the air force historical research agency afhra heraldry guidelines.

Plus youll get a patch from the amc 4000 footer club when you complete this mountain project. Choose from our many variants of the air mobility command patch. When referring to the white mountains of new hampshire, there is one number that stands out from the rest. Usaf major command majcom embroidered flight suit patches, 100% embroidered with velcro backing. At that time, peaks such as hancock, owls head, and west bond were trailless and rarely climbed. This list is great for people who have experience hiking, but are looking into getting 4000 feet or higher. I did it, and have the nifty little patch to prove it. To qualify for inclusion a peak must also meet the more technical criterion of topographic prominence important in the mountaineering sport of peakbagging the white mountains four thousand footers list is established and revised from time to. Mar 12, 2015 last week, debbie and i received an envelope from the amc four thousand footer committee. New hampshire 48 4,000 footers its not about the hike. No 4,000footers for you while stayathome orders in. Diary 2 of 4 catch up with us from the beginning we last left the dynamic duo at the glorious summit of mt. The problems of overuse were unknown, except along the heavily. Periodic table of white mountain 4000footers amc store.

A special hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new england 4,000 footers from the amc 4000 footer club. In order to earn the patch, hikers are required to perform 48 hours of trail work. Special thanks to all the volunteers that, process applications, maintain records, organized the. New hampshire 48 4000 footers the appalachian mountain club nh 4000 footer list is the most popular hiking list in new hampshire. There is also a seperate patch if you hike all these mountains in the winter season. New measurement data means new hampshires famed 4000. Amc 4000 footers co eugene daniell iii 42 eastman st. The official amc 4k patch order form patches are for list finishers only please circle the patch you want and note the quantity. Periodic table of white mountain 4000 footers more views created by steve bailey, a designer and web developer at with brio, this innovative design packs extensive information about each of the white mountain 4000 foot peaks into a compact poster, including elevation, rank by elevation, summit type forested, alpine, etc.

Hiking nhs 4,000 footers will not count during stayathome order. They are listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. Gray, 100% cotton, with replica of the four thousand footer patch on the front and a replica of the 4000footer certificate artwork on the back. New 2017 color and design for the official amc 4000footer club tshirt. Nh 4000 footers the list that turned me into a peakbagger. The amc 4,000 footer club was formed in 1957 to introduce hikers to some of the lesserknown sections of the white mountains. Hiking the four thousand footers will not count during. So far, ive climbed 1414 maine 4000 footers,4148 new hampshire 4000 footers, and 55 vermont 4000 footers. He completed his 2500th official 4000 footer on mount.

Hiking new england 4000 footers public group facebook. Miles of the appalachian trail connecting amcs eight huts, from the easternmost hut at carter notch in the white mountain national forest to the westernmost at lonesome lake in franconia notch state park. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountains 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for. Amc main office 5 joy street boston, ma 02108 6175230636 6175230722 fax. Adjustable khaki baseball cap with blue bill and redblue amc 4000footer club patch on front. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion.

As i continue hiking the peaks of the northeast, i will post the links and pictures from my 4000 footer adventures here. Also note that if you just request the list you will only get the nh 4000 footer list. Equipped is an amc outdoors blog, written by matt heid. The white mountains of new hampshire contain numerous ranges and many mountain huts. Amc four thousand footer club welcome to the official 4k.

The amc patch represents a workforce of more than 70,000 dedicated military and civilian employees, many with highly developed skills in weapons development. Some are given out by the amc 4000 footer club, and others by different. If youre thinking that right now is the perfect time to bag some peaks and get that four thousand footer patch, amc. One size fits all, with adjustable leather band on back. Should you want the ne 4000 footer or ne 100 highest lists ask for them. There are 67 mountains total in new england that are. Nov 14, 2019 the appalachian mountain club amc lists 48 new hampshire mountains as over 4,000 feet in elevation.

At that time, peaks such as hancock, owls head, and west bond were. Westborough family accomplishes high achievement in new. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. But to most who climb the 48, the patch is not what lures us to the. Checks should be made payable to amc four thousand footer committee. After you hike all the new england 4,000 footers, a hiker achievement patch is available from the amc 4,000 footer club. Our amc patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. That was on july 3, the first day of a long holiday midweek weekend. Sep 12, 2009 last week, debbie and i received an envelope from the amc four thousand footer committee. Apr 26, 2015 april 25, 2015 four thousand footers club awards video slideshow.

Cloth patch, 3 38 diameter, for new yorks adirondack mountains. With a long history starting in 1957, the list incorporates all the 4000 foot mountains in the white mountain national forest with the exception of old speck. Contains 67 separate mountains in new hampshire, vermont and maine. We have prayed for the end of the trail and thanked god when we saw the car. The amc fourseason white mountain 4000 footer club established in 2016, adds one more step beyond just checking mountains off a list. Youve likely heard of new hampshires 4000 footers, those peaks in the white mountains with summits cresting 4,000 feet in elevation. Amc 4000 footer club baseball cap blue produced by the amc four thousand footer club, this khaki cap has a a blue bill, a redonblue 4000 footer patch on the front. This is a fun list to pursue as a lot of the additional peaks are remote or require bushwhacking to get to the summit. Special thanks to all the volunteers that, process applications, maintain records, organize. You know its just a matter of whether we want to, you know, go. Amc s guide to hiking north kinsman in new hampshires white mountains. Jan 24, 2019 the amc fourseason white mountain 4000 footer club established in 2016, adds one more step beyond just checking mountains off a list.

Hiking lists some with hiker achievement patches 4000 footers. Henry and alice marcotte, ages 10 and 8, respectively, completed their final ascent of mt. Vermont has a total of 5 mountains that are considered 4,000 footers. The nh4k peaks are located in the following mountain ranges.

This is the patch for hiking the 48 new hampshire 4,000 footer mountains. Towards the end of the ski, we ran into a couple who were finishing up the northeast 115 4000 footers. We had finished hiking the 48 new hampshire 4000 footers several years ago. Navy blue, 100% cotton, with replica of the four thousand footer patch on the front and list of the 4000foot peaks on the back. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. I am no artist but i did my best with colored pencils to draw an amc 4000 footer patch for them. Sharon and sarah posed beside the mt kinsman trail sign holding a sign i had made for them and i snapped their photo. Hiking nhs 4,000 footers will not count during stayat. In all, there are 48 peaks on this list, ranging from barely 4000 feet to mount washington at 6288 feet, the highest peak in the us north of north carolina and east of the mississippi. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. This is a group for people who share the love of the mountains. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. There are more advanced options such as doing them in winter separate patch for that, but if youre looking for a challenge, saddle up.

By summiting mount passaconaway, he completed an official 4000 footer on every calendar day. If youre thinking that right now is the perfect time to bag some peaks and get that four thousand footer patch, amc committee member steve smith says think again. It contained our patches for climbing all 67 new england peaks over 4000 feet. A hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new hampshire 4,000 footers from the amc 4000 footer club. Julianna brazil conquer the incredible feat of hiking one of n.

This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Membership in the amc helps to fund education, research, trail maintenance, and conservation programs that benefit the outdoors. Make checks payable to amc four thousand footer committee. Jul 17, 2014 if youre just tuning in, carri and jackson are continuing their search for the bestkept secrets surrounding carter notch in new hampshires white mountains. Our air mobility command amc patches created in accordance with the institute of heraldry tioh and the air force historical research agency afhra guidelines. Created by steve bailey, a designer and web developer at with brio, this innovative design packs extensive information about each of the white mountain 4000foot peaks into a compact poster, including elevation, rank by elevation, summit type forested, alpine, etc. The amc is the group that determines lists of mountains, such as the new england 4,000 footers, the nh 4,000 footers, the vt 4,000 footers, the me 4,000 footers and several others.

Adjustable khaki baseball cap with blue bill and redblue amc 4000 footer club patch on front. 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. To qualify for inclusion a peak must also meet the more technical criterion of topographic prominence important in the mountaineering sport of peakbagging. New englands 4000 footers showcase some of the most rugged trails and most spectacular views in the northeast. This 3 x 3 decal replica of the famous new england four thousand footer club patch will look great on your vehicle. The official appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed in 1957 to introduce hikers to some of the less known sections of the white mountains of new hampshire. Ed completed his 2nd grid by summiting mount isolation. Navy blue, 100% cotton, has replica of 4000 footer club patch on front and list of 4000 foot peaks on back. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with this commemorative sign from authentic trail signs, listing all fortyeight 4,000 footers. There is also a separate patch if you hike all these mountains in the winter season. This is because these peaks lack prominence, requiring a minimum of 200feet. This list expands upon the new hampshire 48 4,000 footers and adds 19 additional peaks. We recently received our 4,000 footer patches and letters of congratulations.

As i continue hiking the peaks of the northeast, i will post the links and pictures from my 4000 footer adventures. And so there it was, a box from utah with my pack inside, sitting on my front doorstep. Eric and matthew sportingly decided not to oneup them with all of their accomplishments. Nh48 each year the amc four thousand footer club which recognizes hiking the nh48, ne67, nehh, as well as all 3 of those lists in one winter season hosts an awards ceremony and dinner for those hikers who have accomplished completing a list. They even sewed on my amc 4000 footer club patches. The new hampshire 48 4,000 footers better known as the nh48 challenges hikers to climb all 48 peaks above 4,000 feet elevation in new hampshire. Appalachian mountain club 10 city square boston, ma 02129. Gray, 100% cotton, with replica of the four thousand footer patch on the front and a replica of the 4000 footer certificate artwork on the back.

Variations of the new hampshire 48 4,000footer list the trek. Should the amc be allowed to run the 111115ers or should the members run it as in the past please view the thread link below. A guide to the amc huts in new hampshires white mountains. There are more peaks in the white mountains that exceed 4000, even 5000feet, that do not qualify. Many of the new hampshire 4000 footers are located on or near the appalachian trail. Other 4k amc patches can be earned for completing this feat in calendar winter. Vermont 4000 footers hike vt mountains 4000 footer list. Jun 14, 20 the first, madison spring hut, was built in new hampshires presidential range in 1888 as the first mountain hut for hikers in the us.

We have been blessed by magnificent takeyourbreathaway views and blown away by the wind, cold, heat, ice, snow and rain. Amc s planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in new hampshire. White mountain 4000footers passport amc store appalachian. Tecumseh is one of the 48 mountains and is listed as having an elevation of 4,003 feet, which places it, just barely, onto the coveted 4,000 footer list. Before we get started, lets talk about what defines these peaks.

They seemed to be very proud of their peakbagging accomplishments, with amc 4000 footer patches sewn prominently onto their fleece jackets. New englands 4000footers showcase some of the most rugged trails and most spectacular views in the northeast. Amc guidebook author steve smith is a member of that 4000 footer committee. The circuit hits, for me, the sweet spot between not being big enough, and so big that i can overpack. A hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new hampshire 4,000 footers. He is currently the only one to complete the grid twice.

What do those patches mean that hikers put on their backpack. We finished on memorial day weekend with an epic trip to the mountains of western maine. Trails nh trip and trail condition reports listing trail to summit resource page facebook groups. The mountain range they all sit in is the green mountains. Some come to the whites, hike the 48, and move on to other lists. You can order a 4,000 footer club tshirt or visit ragged mountain equipment of intervale, n. Download free software nh 4000 footers patch helpermountain. New 2017 color and design for the official amc 4000 footer club tshirt. Discontinued design, now only available in mens size small and youth medium. Some are given out by the amc 4000 footer club, and others by different organizations. Any orders placed through this store will not be honored or fulfilled. Share photos of your 41st of the 48 white mountain 4000 footers.