Now on to the bigger mountains. . .
On October 7th, a day before my 2 year anniversary of finishing the Appalachian trail I took the final steps climbing a mountain that would complete another long time ambition 10 years in the coming. When I crested the summit of Mt. Adams (5,574') in the Presidential Range of New Hampshire's White Mountains, I had climbed all 48 Peaks in the state that rise above 4,000'. This feat has been accomplished by many in the NH area, and I am glad to join their ranks. I committed my first peak almost 10 years ago on Mt. Lafayette, and over the years with friends and family I climbed several peaks a year up until 2004 when I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail which crosses over 15 of the peaks required. By the beginning of this summer I had exactly 20 peaks checked off my list and decided I would take on the challenge of hiking the remaining 28 peaks in a single summer. So between day hikes and several day backpacking trips, I slowly started working towards the last walk. The 26 mile Presidential Traverse which crosses 7 peaks over 4,000' (some of which I have already climbed). On the last day, with maybe the clearest and best weather of the year I finished on the second tallest peak in the state.So, you may ask, what do I do now? Well, I will do what any person as insane as I am will do and leave the country for the tallest Mountain Range in the world. The Himalayas. I leave in just 4 days for the Kingdom of Nepal for a 3 month adventure. During this trip I will Trek across several ranges including Annapurna and Everest Base Camp. As well as climbing some fairly modest peaks (in relation to the range) such as Kalla Pattar (18,372'). Other than Trekking and climbing, there will be plenty of immersion into the culture of the country as well as exploring the southern Terai and finding some Bengal Tigers and Black Rhinos.
I am hoping to update this BLOG from time to time from internet cafe's in Kathmandu to keep friends and family updated. Next time I post I should be sitting amidst Nepali natives and large mountains.
4 Comments:
At 5:23 AM , pam said...
From the low-lying lands of Quincy Center to the highest peaks of New Hampshire. My, my.
Have a great trip to Nepal, I'll keep my eye on the blog and my envy of your worldliness in check.
At 12:16 PM , Andrea-face said...
Casey!! many kisses from halfway around the world..I hope this message finds you well in Kathmandu, as I'm here typing to you from all the way back in Norwell, MA. Miss you tons already, and have been already emailing back and forth with your mom, reminiscing of when you were still in the area just a couple of days ago. i already have plans to babysit lily-face on Friday, as your mom will be out for the night at the theater and doesnt want to leave her by her lonesome...lily and I will snuggle and think fondly of you. love you tons! looking forward to hearing from you,
andrea
At 4:51 PM , Mom Janet said...
It's about 7:30pm on Tues evening.
5:15 am in New Delhi
Right now you are on a LONG layover aprox.15 hr
At 1pm New Delhi time you will be boarding the last plane to your final distination Kathmandu
You will be landing at about 3pm and it will be 5am here at home
I hope you read this soon and that you are well and take the time to rest
We LOVE and MISS you so much already! Lily too, she cuddles up to your clothes often. Hugs and Kisses All our Love MOM Don LILY
At 12:13 PM , Mom Janet said...
I read in several airport reviews that immagrations in India were intense and rude,I just did't want to believe it. I am sorry you had to go through that.I'm sure leaving the country will be easier
The worst leg of the trip is over,now relax,enjoy,take it all in and take lots of pic's!
I can hardly wait to see them.
Miss you Love Mom&Lily
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