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MARI · Sep 1, 2004, 9:53 PM

I did not begin peak bagging in the sense of adding to a list until about 4 years ago. I had always hiked in the Waterville area, and between hiking trips with my father and brothers, never kept count. One year, after the Flags on the 48- a friend said, "How many of the 4,000's do you have?" I had no idea, and started to go over what I remembered doing. I was over 20 and thought, "WOW". At this time I was going through a divorce. I took on the list as an emotional and physical distraction to try and accomplish something positive through a difficult and strenuous time in life. When my ex had the kids, I had no idea what to do with my time, so I said "I'll go hiking!" That is how I began pursuing the list. Now, I have 47 of these conquered and will complete #48 , Madison, this weekend. I will be with freinds and family who supported me through thick and thin. It will be a catharsis. I would not have changed these experiences for anything else. The list has helped me grow, help me move forward and it has given me a new direction in life. That is my story.

Sep 1, 2004, 9:53 PM	#71 (permalink)
MARI Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southern NH Posts: 33	the 48 I did not begin peak bagging in the sense of adding to a list until about 4 years ago. I had always hiked in the Waterville area, and between hiking trips with my father and brothers, never kept count. One year, after the Flags on the 48- a friend said, "How many of the 4,000's do you have?" I had no idea, and started to go over what I remembered doing. I was over 20 and thought, "WOW". At this time I was going through a divorce. I took on the list as an emotional and physical distraction to try and accomplish something positive through a difficult and strenuous time in life. When my ex had the kids, I had no idea what to do with my time, so I said "I'll go hiking!" That is how I began pursuing the list. Now, I have 47 of these conquered and will complete #48 , Madison, this weekend. I will be with freinds and family who supported me through thick and thin. It will be a catharsis. I would not have changed these experiences for anything else. The list has helped me grow, help me move forward and it has given me a new direction in life. That is my story.