Amc 4000 footer patches

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. Majcom patches usaf major command embroidered patches. The nh4k peaks are located in the following mountain ranges. The amc patch represents a workforce of more than 70,000 dedicated military and civilian employees, many with highly developed skills in weapons development. This is because these peaks lack prominence, requiring a minimum of 200feet. The appalachian mountain club amc four thousand footer club was formed. White mountain 4000footers passport amc store appalachian.

Amc peakbaggers, who climb all 48 mountains, earn bragging rights and a nifty little patch for their accomplishment. Discontinued design, now only available in mens size small and youth medium. 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. Membership in the amc helps to fund education, research, trail maintenance, and conservation programs that benefit the outdoors. This is a group for people who share the love of the mountains. Leather majcom patches are also available for the a2 jacket. A guide to the amc huts in new hampshires white mountains. We finished on memorial day weekend with an epic trip to the mountains of western maine. It contained our patches for climbing all 67 new england peaks over 4000 feet. This 3 x 3 decal replica of the famous new england four thousand footer club patch will look great on your vehicle. Only the actual application pages need to be printed and submitted. Youve likely heard of new hampshires 4000 footers, those peaks in the white mountains with summits cresting 4,000 feet in elevation.

I did it, and have the nifty little patch to prove it. There are more peaks in the white mountains that exceed 4000, even 5000feet, that do not qualify. Navy blue, 100% cotton, with replica of the four thousand footer patch on the front and list of the 4000foot peaks on the back. At that time, peaks such as hancock, owls head, and west bond were. Amc s guide to hiking north kinsman in new hampshires white mountains. We are members of the elite amc four thousand footer club. Eric and matthew sportingly decided not to oneup them with all of their accomplishments. 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. New hampshire 48 4000 footers the appalachian mountain club nh 4000 footer list is the most popular hiking list in new hampshire. Our air mobility command amc patches created in accordance with the institute of heraldry tioh and the air force historical research agency afhra guidelines. New 2017 color and design for the official amc 4000footer club tshirt. Hiking nhs 4,000 footers will not count during stayat. Vermont 4000 footers hike vt mountains 4000 footer list. A hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new hampshire 4,000 footers.

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. The circuit hits, for me, the sweet spot between not being big enough, and so big that i can overpack. Plus youll get a patch from the amc 4000 footer club when you complete this mountain project. New englands 4000 footers showcase some of the most rugged trails and most spectacular views in the northeast. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with this commemorative sign from authentic trail signs, listing all fortyeight 4,000 footers. Hiking companions tackle nhs 4,000footers together the. Trails nh trip and trail condition reports listing trail to summit resource page facebook groups. 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.

Other 4k amc patches can be earned for completing this feat in calendar winter. The mountain range they all sit in is the green mountains. I am no artist but i did my best with colored pencils to draw an amc 4000 footer patch for them. 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. And so there it was, a box from utah with my pack inside, sitting on my front doorstep. Fully compliant with the institute of heraldry tioh and the air force historical research agency afhra heraldry guidelines. Amc guidebook author steve smith is a member of that 4000 footer committee. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. 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 amc fourseason white mountain 4000 footer club established in 2016, adds one more step beyond just checking mountains off a list.

To qualify for inclusion a peak must also meet the more technical criterion of topographic prominence important in the mountaineering sport of peakbagging. Ed completed his 2nd grid by summiting mount isolation. He is currently the only one to complete the grid twice. Cloth patch, 3 38 diameter, for new yorks adirondack mountains. Special thanks to all the volunteers that, process applications, maintain records, organize. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. 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. Checks should be made payable to amc four thousand footer committee. 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. Should you want the ne 4000 footer or ne 100 highest lists ask for them. One size fits all, with adjustable leather band on back. The official amc four thousand footer club tee shirt, in gray.

Make checks payable to amc four thousand footer committee. 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. A hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new hampshire 4,000 footers from the amc 4000 footer club. You can order a 4,000 footer club tshirt or visit ragged mountain equipment of intervale, n. Sep 12, 2009 last week, debbie and i received an envelope from the amc four thousand footer committee.

Diary 2 of 4 catch up with us from the beginning we last left the dynamic duo at the glorious summit of mt. Sharon and sarah posed beside the mt kinsman trail sign holding a sign i had made for them and i snapped their photo. Towards the end of the ski, we ran into a couple who were finishing up the northeast 115 4000 footers. Hiking lists some with hiker achievement patches 4000 footers. No 4,000footers for you while stayathome orders in. So far, ive climbed 1414 maine 4000 footers,4148 new hampshire 4000 footers, and 55 vermont 4000 footers. There is also a separate patch if you hike all these mountains in the winter season. Amc four thousand footer club welcome to the official 4k. That was on july 3, the first day of a long holiday midweek weekend. There is also a seperate patch if you hike all these mountains in the winter season. The problems of overuse were unknown, except along the heavily. Oct 18, 2017 around here the most popular is the amcs 4,000 footer list. After you hike all the new hampshire 4,000 footers, a hiker achievement patch is available from the amc 4,000 footer club.

Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. Adjustable khaki baseball cap with blue bill and redblue amc 4000footer club patch on front. Hiking nhs 4,000 footers will not count during stayathome order. This is the patch for hiking the 48 new hampshire 4,000 footer mountains. 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. It was an amc hike led by himself and becca munroe. 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.

Equipped is an amc outdoors blog, written by matt heid. April 25, 2015 four thousand footers club awards video slideshow. 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. There are a number of patches a hiker can achieve by hiking certian lists of moutnains. Amc s planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in new hampshire. New measurement data means new hampshires famed 4000. New 2017 color and design for the official amc 4000 footer club tshirt. At that time, peaks such as hancock, owls head, and west bond were trailless and rarely climbed. The white mountains of new hampshire contain numerous ranges and many mountain huts. A range of other products are available to help you keep track of the 4,000 footer list. There are 67 mountains total in new england that are. Concord, nh 03301 be a member of the newenglandvt,nh,me 4000 footers club, amc. Share photos of your 41st of the 48 white mountain 4000 footers.

When referring to the white mountains of new hampshire, there is one number that stands out from the rest. Nh 4000 footers the list that turned me into a peakbagger. Navy blue, 100% cotton, has replica of 4000 footer club patch on front and list of 4000 foot peaks on back. Before we get started, lets talk about what defines these peaks. 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. 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. Light gray, 100% cotton, has replica of 4000footer club patch on front and illustration of the 4000foot peaks on back, reproduced from the 4000footer club awards scroll. Our amc patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. In order to earn the patch, hikers are required to perform 48 hours of trail work. Hiking the four thousand footers will not count during. 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.

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. Nov 14, 2019 the appalachian mountain club amc lists 48 new hampshire mountains as over 4,000 feet in elevation. 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. We recently received our 4,000 footer patches and letters of congratulations. Mar 12, 2015 last week, debbie and i received an envelope from the amc four thousand footer committee. The amc 4,000 footer club was formed in 1957 to introduce hikers to some of the lesserknown sections of the white mountains. There is also a new patch for completing the list in each of the four seasons along with a requirement of doing trail maintenance.

The nh 48 4000 footers and 8 tips for finishing them. Have you bagged all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000foot peaks. 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. By summiting mount passaconaway, he completed an official 4000 footer on every calendar day. 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. Amc main office 5 joy street boston, ma 02108 6175230636 6175230722 fax. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. This list expands upon the new hampshire 48 4,000 footers and adds 19 additional peaks.

Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountains 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. As i continue hiking the peaks of the northeast, i will post the links and pictures from my 4000 footer adventures here. They even sewed on my amc 4000 footer club patches. He completed his 2500th official 4000 footer on mount. They are listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. As i continue hiking the peaks of the northeast, i will post the links and pictures from my 4000 footer adventures. 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. But to most who climb the 48, the patch is not what lures us to the.

Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129 p. We had finished hiking the 48 new hampshire 4000 footers several years ago. Periodic table of white mountain 4000footers amc store. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Any orders placed through this store will not be honored or fulfilled. This is a fun list to pursue as a lot of the additional peaks are remote or require bushwhacking to get to the summit. Variations of the new hampshire 48 4,000footer list the trek. Contains 67 separate mountains in new hampshire, vermont and maine.

The official amc 4k patch order form patches are for list finishers only please circle the patch you want and note the quantity. If youre thinking that right now is the perfect time to bag some peaks and get that four thousand footer patch, amc. There are more advanced options such as doing them in winter separate patch for that, but if youre looking for a challenge, saddle up. Adjustable khaki baseball cap with blue bill and redblue amc 4000 footer club patch on front. New englands 4000footers showcase some of the most rugged trails and most spectacular views in the northeast. Also note that if you just request the list you will only get the nh 4000 footer list. You know its just a matter of whether we want to, you know, go. Special thanks to all the volunteers that, process applications, maintain records, organized the. Some are given out by the amc 4000 footer club, and others by different. After you hike all the new england hundred highest peaks, a hiker achievement patch is available from the amc 4,000 footer club.

Download free software nh 4000 footers patch helpermountain. We have prayed for the end of the trail and thanked god when we saw the car. Westborough family accomplishes high achievement in new. Choose from our many variants of the air mobility command patch. Amc four thousand footer club official applications. Vermont has a total of 5 mountains that are considered 4,000 footers. New hampshire 48 4,000 footers its not about the hike. Amc 4000 footers co eugene daniell iii 42 eastman st. Appalachian mountain club, 10 city square, boston, ma 02129. 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. Some are given out by the amc 4000 footer club, and others by different organizations. 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. They seemed to be very proud of their peakbagging accomplishments, with amc 4000 footer patches sewn prominently onto their fleece jackets. If you write please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope.

What do those patches mean that hikers put on their backpack. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. 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. 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. Some come to the whites, hike the 48, and move on to other lists. After you hike all the new england 4,000 footers, a hiker achievement patch is available from the amc 4,000 footer club. Appalachian mountain club 10 city square boston, ma 02129. Julianna brazil conquer the incredible feat of hiking one of n. A special hiker achievement patch is available after you hike all the new england 4,000 footers from the amc 4000 footer club. Usaf major command majcom embroidered flight suit patches, 100% embroidered with velcro backing. 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. If you want the new england 4000footer or new england 100 highest lists. We have been blessed by magnificent takeyourbreathaway views and blown away by the wind, cold, heat, ice, snow and rain.

Apr 26, 2015 april 25, 2015 four thousand footers club awards video slideshow. This list is great for people who have experience hiking, but are looking into getting 4000 feet or higher. Henry and alice marcotte, ages 10 and 8, respectively, completed their final ascent of mt. Box 444 exeter, nh 038330444 you can also email the corresponding secretary. Many of the new hampshire 4000 footers are located on or near the appalachian trail.