The 4000 Footers of the White Mountains: A Guide and History

by Steven D. Smith, Mike Dickerman

New edition is revised and expanded with much additional information about the "48." This guide thoroughly covers all of the 48 high peaks of New Hampshire, with geographic description, nomenclature, historical highlights (in timeline fashion), trail descriptions, winter tips and detailed view guide for each peak. Also includes history of 4000-Footer Club, geologic info, 4000-footer feats & oddities and other extras

Genres: Reference, Outdoors, Travel, Nonfiction

300 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Steven D.^^Smith, hiking

Reviews

[Rebecca Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book. Didn’t read all the viewing guides and route descriptions but all of the history was so awesome

[Andrew Ziegler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I got through it, I skipped parts, and I feel this is one of those essential tomes that will be read over and over. I am calling it "read" as of today, but this one will live on.

[Carrie Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I read this when working on my 48 that I completed in 2018, I decided to re-read this book this year. The history they have for each mountain is unbelievable. I also enjoyed reading about the other trail options for the mountains I want to hike again. This is a book I'll keep forever and return to often.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for trail description summer and winter. Inspired me to climb.

[Danica Bays · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent guide to the Whites, with loads of historical background. I will continuously be re-reading it.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the starting point for most of my hiking and camping trips in the Whites.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of good information in here.

[Patricia Herr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must-have guide to the White Mountain 4000 Footers.

[Alina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[RR · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent overview of White Mountain hikes for the peak-baggers out there. While you can find trail descriptions in many other works, the authors have also collected interesting nuggets of history for each peak as well tidbits about the 4000 footer club. It is focused on the peaks with the authors providing details about various approaches.
This is a book I'll keep dipping in as the 48-peak quest continues...