Hiking the New Hampshire 48

The White Mountain National Forest is home to 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in elevation. With heights ranging from 4003′ to 6288′, these New Hampshire peaks are known for their steepness, rocky terrain, and impressive views.

In 2010, Randy set a goal to be the first blind hiker to summit all 48 of the New Hampshire 4,000-footers during the summer hiking seasons by the year 2020. However, he quickly accelerated his pace. In 2012, he accomplished all 48 peaks in a single winter season — the winter season offering fewer challenges in terms of footing — and then on August 24, 2013, with his Dog Guide Quinn at his side, he completed his original goal of climbing all 48 peaks during the summer seasons, just 37 months after he began his quest.

This page charts his accomplishments.

Hiking the Winter 48

#48 : Cannon Mt.
March 10, 2012
#46-47 : Wildcat A and D
March 7, 2012
#42-45 : Mt. Washington, Madison, Jefferson and Adams
March 6, 2012
#40-41 : Mt. Whiteface and Passaconaway
February 19, 2012
#39 : Owl’s Head
February 18, 2012
#35-38 : Mt. Zealand, West Bond, Bondcliff and Bond
February 17, 2012
#34 : Mt. Carrigain
February 11, 2012
#32-33 : Mt. Lincoln and Lafayette
February 10, 2012
#30-31 : Carter Middle, Carter South
February 9, 2012
#27-29 : Mt. Galehead, Twin (North and South Peaks)
February 4, 2012
#25-26 : Mt. Kinsman (North and South Peaks)
January 31, 2012
#24 : Mt. Isolation
January 29, 2012
#22-23 : Mt. Tripyramid (North and Middle Peaks)
January 28, 2012
#21 : Carter Dome
January 23, 2012
#18-20 : Mt. Pierce, Monroe, Eisenhower
January 22, 2012
#17 : Mt. Moriah
January 21, 2012
#15-16 : Mt. Hancock, Hancock South Peak
January 16, 2012
#14 : Mt. Waumbek
January 14, 2012
#12-13 : Mt. Osceola, Osceola South
January 13, 2012
#11 : Mt. Moosilauke
January 9, 2012
#9-10 : Mt. Flume, Liberty
January 8, 2012
#6-8 : Mt. Willey, Tom, Field
January 7, 2012
#5 : Mt. Garfield
January 6, 2012
#4 : Mt. Cabot
December 30, 2011
#3 : Mt. Hale
December 26, 2011
#2 : Mt. Jackson
December 25, 2011
#1 : Mt. Tecumseh
December 22, 2011

Hiking the Non-Winter 48

#48 : Mt. Flume
August 24, 2013
#47 : Mt. Carrigain
August 10, 2013
#46 : Carter Dome
August 2, 2013
#45 : Mt. Isolation
July 26, 2013
#44 : Mt. Jefferson
July 21, 2013
#41-43 : Moriah, Middle Carter and South Carter
July 13-14, 2013
#39, 40 : North and South Tripyramid
June 29, 2013
#38 : Lincoln Mt.
May 19, 2013
#37 : Cannon Mt.
May 18, 2013
#36 : Mt Cabot
September 8, 2012
#35 : Mt. Willey
September 1, 2012
#33 & 34 : Mt. Osceola and East Osceola
August 25, 2012
#29, 30, 31 & 32 : Zealand, West Bond, Bond and Bondcliff.
August 4-5, 2012
#27, 28 : North Twin and South Twin.
July 21, 2012
#24, 25 and 26 : Mts. Washington, Monroe, and Eisenhower
July 7-8, 2012
#23 : Mt. Jackson
May 19, 2012
#22 : Mt. Tecumseh
Oct 19, 2011
#21 : Mt. Moosilauke
Sept 11, 2011
#19 and 20 : Wildcat A and D
Sept 4, 2011
#17 and 18 : North and South Kinsman
August 23, 2011
#15 and 16 : North and South Hancock
August 13, 2011
#14 : Mt. Waumbek
July 23, 2011
#12 and 13 : Mt. Adams and Mt. Madison
July 2-4, 2011
#10 and 11 : Whiteface and Passaconaway
June 18-19, 2011
#7, 8, 9 : Galehead, Garfield, Lafayette
May 23-27, 2011
#6 : Owl’s Head
May 13-14, 2011
#5 : Mt. Pierce
October 2, 2010
#4 : Mt. Liberty
September 11, 2010
#2 and 3 : Mt. Tom and Mt. Field
August 14-15, 2010
#1 : Mt. Hale
July 25, 2010
Mt. Washington
July 4-5, 2010

Welcome to the adventure!

Although proud of the many hiking accomplishments and glad to always commemorate the achievements here, we continue to enjoy many mountain hikes and to celebrate the trails and summits long after the completion of the 48 list. I hope and expect to continue enjoying the trails of New Hampshire and beyond for many years to come

In September of 2015, we successfully reached the summit of the highest standalone mountain in the world. Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, Africa, provided a tremendous challenge and rewarding experience which inspired our 2017 hike in the Peruvian Andes Mountains. It is this spirit of adventure at the heart of our determination to continue to reach for our “Peak Potential” literally and figuratively as we stride forward.

I want to be very clear that all of our expeditions receive absolutely none of the charity funds we raise for 2020 Vision Quest. We fund our own adventures and share them with the 2020 Vision Quest community for our enjoyment and in part as a testament to the Ability Awareness we suggest as we all reach for our Peak Potential, literal and figurative.

We believe our efforts should in all ways enhance the mission of 2020 Vision Quest and that our worthy message should indeed resonate around the world!

Be Well!

Randy