VFTT'ers Wandering Through the White Mountains

[Periwinkle]

I just picked up a copy of Steve Smith's new book Wandering Through the White Mountains. I saw it at Pinkham, but had to make a point to stop in at Mountain Wanderer Bookstore in Lincoln and buy it from Steve himself (complete with personal signing )!

I've just started browsing it, but have seen mention of our own Cave Dog, Tim Seaver, Stinkyfeet & Frodo. And my personal hero, Brutus! Way to go VFTT'ers! I was also thrilled to note that the "www.obsessivehiker.com" chapter was NOT a vieled reference to Views from the Top!

I'd add this to the summer reading list. If for nothing else, it's answered the question of "so wadda ya gonna do when ya finish hiking the 4's?". I think I'm going to hike to all the "All Star Viewpoints" I haven't seen yet. There's a mission I can look foward to!

 

[Blue]

Steve does lurk on this site. I always enjoy popping into his shop and asking him about Frodo or Stinkyfeet's latest adventure. He's a nice guy. Nice to see that the accomplishments of VFTTers have made it into print.

Perhaps we could come up with our own chapters, like:
-Yes, I am The Dave Metsky
-Who is Mr. X
-Sherpak and His Angels
-Harryk: Goldmember, Hiker and Canadian, eh?

 

[hikethe115]

We could work on it at the gathering in September. Thanks for the heads up. I have not stopped in that bookstore before, now I will stop and buy the book.

I agree on visiting those peaks where there should be a VFTT but I didn't get one. There are also some that I just would like to do again even though I did get a VFTT.

 

[Mr. X]

Mr. X maybe someone you already know...or am I...

 

[Nadine]

It would scary to think you were somebody I knew!!

 

[hikethe115]

Views and Brews hikes

No whacks, the hikes are actually pretty easy. There were several goals in mind with getting this started:

1) trying to get spouses, significant others, friends, etc. interested in hiking. Maybe if they know there is a beer as a reward they will give it a shot.

2) some folks have injuries or ailments that prevent them from doing tougher hikes so this gives them a list they can do

3) try to get people to get together after a hike and promote the social aspect of hiking

4) and just that we like hiking and good beer!