tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46910502845231238552024-03-24T14:32:53.349-07:00Trish and Alex Hike the 4000 Foot WhitesOn August 30, 2009, six year old Alex and I completed our fifteen month quest for the NH48. We finished on the peak of Mt. Moosilauke, surrounded by a large group of family and friends.
This blog contains a record of our peakbagging journeys, along with other, more recent adventures.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-54375247345896273562011-10-07T08:35:00.001-07:002011-10-07T08:36:53.720-07:00All Future Posts......will be on our main site, <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com">Trish, Alex and Sage</a>. Please join us over there for updates about our ongoing adventures and for more information about our forthcoming book, UP (Broadway Books, April 2012).Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-7097696628218961002011-09-04T05:01:00.000-07:002011-09-04T05:03:35.197-07:00The Highpointing Continues!The girls just <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/09/highpoint-maine-katahdin-5268-ft-august.html">highpointed Maine</a> and will soon attempt Guadalupe Peak (Texas), Humphreys Peak (Arizona) and Wheeler Peak (New Mexico). Follow their adventures on our main blog, <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com">Trish, Alex and Sage</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-47573034601241220232011-08-20T18:59:00.000-07:002011-08-20T19:00:27.274-07:00Seven Peaks in Six Minutes (Twins-Galehead-Bonds-Zealand with Sage, 8/13-18/2011)Alex's little sister just returned from a five day peakbagging adventure. Watch the video trip report <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ANwL1CuoDk">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-53324040413853964172011-08-09T13:58:00.001-07:002011-08-09T13:58:48.269-07:00Sage Hikes the Hancocks. August 7, 2011Check out Sage's hike of the Hancocks <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/08/tuesday-trip-report-hancocks-in-rain.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-48624081933028712992011-08-03T05:03:00.000-07:002011-08-03T05:04:47.263-07:00Kids and Happy Chaos on Moriah and the Carters. July 30-31, 2011.Our recent trip report for Moriah and the Carters is <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/08/moriah-and-carters-july-30-31-2011.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-57700113382299824142011-07-26T19:23:00.001-07:002011-07-26T19:24:15.766-07:00Eisenhower and Pierce. July 23, 2011.Alex recently accompanied her sister on a hike up Eisenhower and Pierce. Details <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/07/girls-pup-kilt-and-two-cheetahs.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-32003797091106031562011-07-19T18:26:00.000-07:002011-07-19T18:27:53.110-07:00Highpoint: New York (Mt. Marcy)Trip report <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/07/highpoint-new-york-mt-marcy-5344-ft.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-21242744489044082932011-07-13T20:31:00.001-07:002011-07-13T20:33:02.113-07:00Whiteface and Passaconaway. July 9, 2011Alex accompanied her little sister, Sage, on a trip up and over Whiteface and Passaconaway. Sage is now halfway through the White Mountain 4K list; the trip report is <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/07/prepping-for-marcy-whiteface-and.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-3056096970977100112011-07-04T05:00:00.000-07:002011-07-04T05:02:40.499-07:00Windy Ascent of Madison and Two Foggy Adams. June 30 - July 1, 2011Alex recently accompanied Sage and I on an extremely windy ascent of Madison and a foggy ascent of Adams and Adams 4. The trip report can be found <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/07/high-winds-on-madison-and-two-adams-in.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-21552309783126933212011-06-22T07:11:00.000-07:002011-06-22T07:12:15.268-07:00Sage's First Ten-Miler. Garfield, June 20, 2011Alex accompanied Sage on her first ten-miler; the trip report is <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/06/sages-first-ten-miler-garfield-june-20.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-70849806859172605172011-06-19T12:03:00.000-07:002011-06-19T12:06:07.342-07:00Parenting and Acceptable RiskCheck out my commentary on <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/06/parenting-and-acceptable-risk.html">hiking, parenting, and acceptable risk</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-12149441030127191492011-06-15T05:51:00.000-07:002011-06-15T05:53:26.411-07:00Hight, Carter Dome, Wildcat A -- June 12-13, 2011We tried something different last weekend and used a Flip video camera to document our hike.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea0pvrXjo8Q">Hight, Carter Dome and Wildcat A - Flip Video</a>Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-91755044641324120742011-06-09T16:56:00.000-07:002011-06-09T16:59:19.831-07:00Presentation on July 23 at AMC's Highland CenterOn July 23, the girls and I will give a lively presentation about our experiences hiking the White Mountain Four Thousand Footers. Our talk will take place at the <a href="http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/whitemountains/highland/">Appalachian Mountain Club's Highland Center</a> at 7:30pm.<br /><br />Get Up and Go -- with Trish, Alex and Sage<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">AMC's</span> Highland Center, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bretton</span> Woods, NH<br />July 23 at 7:30pm<br /><br />This event is open to the public and free of charge.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-55272281380490187762011-06-07T21:55:00.001-07:002011-06-07T21:56:49.532-07:00Moosilauke, June 6, 2011Alex recently accompanied Sage on a hike up Moosilauke. Read the trip report <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/06/moosilauke-june-6-2011.html">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-74055449807902621362011-06-07T04:31:00.001-07:002011-06-07T04:33:34.165-07:00National Trails Day, June 4, 2011Alex, Sage, Hugh and I were happy to participate in National Trails Day on June 4. Events took place all over the country; we were <a href="http://trailsblog.outdoors.org/2011/05/national-trails-day-june-4-2011.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyv7RjFGPHOVNS9FkiNUk2qtVkXzinnyb25u7Yv3kK9GBXVctzKIlrAkvW7dS1oVM7FMaDF-V0iDU_mbb_AQuBn8ddWtTq_1IJEzld_g-FiizVgepcPa7j0meINo7hYGjwv7nkC8Mhb4M/s1600/AMC+Trails+Day+June+4+2011+012.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615439320524111778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyv7RjFGPHOVNS9FkiNUk2qtVkXzinnyb25u7Yv3kK9GBXVctzKIlrAkvW7dS1oVM7FMaDF-V0iDU_mbb_AQuBn8ddWtTq_1IJEzld_g-FiizVgepcPa7j0meINo7hYGjwv7nkC8Mhb4M/s400/AMC+Trails+Day+June+4+2011+012.JPG" /></a>Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-85931210014026374912011-06-03T14:05:00.000-07:002011-06-03T14:08:33.206-07:00Want a Mountain Wanderer Cap?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhulbq3ReHpIfPxALwJ54sdoy8DdDbtaL9R599bAwjGvXSH0TWPwFHU46vrod30MkeG4nTQHleb8iNXk7ZGsTJVYRDdT928Oz4Uyqh9PpRfFh9jnu4gLbnLsDY33JYqFDKEyRaPGQUhFs/s1600/Mountain+Wanderer+hat.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 364px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614102923858372818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhulbq3ReHpIfPxALwJ54sdoy8DdDbtaL9R599bAwjGvXSH0TWPwFHU46vrod30MkeG4nTQHleb8iNXk7ZGsTJVYRDdT928Oz4Uyqh9PpRfFh9jnu4gLbnLsDY33JYqFDKEyRaPGQUhFs/s400/Mountain+Wanderer+hat.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Click <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/2011/06/want-mountain-wanderer-cap.html">here</a> for details.</div>Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-16878654812134337562011-06-01T15:43:00.000-07:002011-06-01T15:44:03.319-07:00The Kinsmans, May 29-30, 2011Alex accompanied Sage on her hike to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kinsmans</span>. Trip report is <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-10477873695949988022011-05-27T06:25:00.000-07:002011-05-27T06:42:20.270-07:00Gearing Up for the Holiday WeekendAlex, Sage and I are getting ready for a weekend of backcountry camping and 4K peakbagging. Hugh will be able to join us, which is wonderful; he works long hours and rarely has the time to get away. We hope the weather cooperates...we don't want to dodge any lightning bolts! Will post our trip report on Tuesday evening.<br /><br />Enjoy your long weekend, everyone!Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-64586592542264362592011-05-23T20:33:00.000-07:002011-05-23T20:34:18.216-07:00Sage Bags the OsceolasCongratulations to sister Sage on her 13th and 14th Four Thousand Footers! The trip report is <a href="http://sagehikes.blogspot.com">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-54066272712403467332011-05-22T18:05:00.000-07:002011-05-27T07:16:22.980-07:00A Tale of Three BlogsI originally started this blog to document my oldest daughter's ascents of the 48 White Mountain Four Thousand Footers. Alex was five years old at the time and Sage was three. Being three, Sage was not yet a strong hiker, and I did not want to put any pressure on her to become one. She could not, at that time, accompany Alex on her original round of the 48 4Ks, so I went ahead and titled this blog "Trish and Alex Hike the 4000 Foot Whites." <br /><br />I also used "TrishandAlex" as my username when I registered with the <a href="http://www.mountwashington.org/forums/index.php">Mt. Washington Observatory Forums</a> and <a href="http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/forums/index.php">Views From the Top</a>, two prominent New England online hiking sites. We therefore became known as "Trish and Alex."<br /><br />Now, however, there's a problem. Sage grew (funny how kids do that) and began hiking too. She's now just as strong as Alex was at her age. She too has hiking goals, she too likes being out there, and she too deserves acknowledgment for her accomplishments.<br /><br />If you're a parent of more than one child, then you know you have to make things as fair as possible between your children. There's a blog about Alex, so there should be a blog about Sage. Hence <a href="http://sagehikes.blogspot.com">Sage on the Trails of New Hampshire</a>.<br /><br />And what of the times when we all hike together? <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com">This</a>, I suppose. <br /><br />Three blogs. One for each kid, and one for when we all hike together (including our highpointing trips). I think this is fair. Each blog links to the other two; the set-up is very user-friendly.<br /><br />Now, however, a conundrum. I've a book coming out in April 2012 about Alex's original quest for the NH48. Books and authors require a blog/webpage. Most authors have <strong><em>one</em></strong> blog/webpage. I have three. <br /><br />Do I consolidate them into one giant blog? I'm very attached to both the girls' individual hiking blogs and I don't want to lose them. Perhaps I could leave each one as it is and post all future messages to <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com">Trish, Alex and Sage</a>?<br /><br />My instinct as a mother is to leave things the way they are. My business sense tells me to consolidate and make things as easy as possible for the public. Some folks don't like to click on links.<br /><br />The marketing team at Crown, my publishing house, has not told me to change anything, by the way. Nevertheless, I've been thinking about this and would like to figure out the best course of action.<br /><br />Stay tuned.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-92198059202336940912011-05-20T13:27:00.000-07:002011-05-20T15:50:38.289-07:00We're now on Facebook and Twitter!Like us <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PatriciaHerr">here</a> and follow us <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/PatriciaHerr">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-38304084751327201722011-05-15T17:25:00.000-07:002011-05-15T17:34:54.418-07:00Alex and Sage Now Tackle the Whites TogetherAlex's little sister, Sage, is now making her own way through the White Mountain Four Thousand Footers. Alex often accompanies her sister; trip reports are <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com">here</a>.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-54680161952734833462011-05-09T11:38:00.000-07:002011-05-09T14:56:34.551-07:00Back on the 4Ks!Alex hiked Mt. Waumbek with Sage on Mother's Day. It was her first 4K since breaking her leg back in January. All went well, she's 100% back to normal. See our report on <a href="http://www.trishalexsage.com/">http://www.trishalexsage.com/</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT-Lsym7I414XB1X6MqV8JYpvK8s4JX27wpabT6J41GDmZJSwbTN7kMWBl99bt6zIE7nrFx7B9WJeyV1OSk4kmOsicCEfzLPXv26O609eDy7ux877CHqkTyG7VlpSn9cg_MyuuuX2r_I/s1600/waumbek+girls+May+8%252C+2011+055.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604838473738145234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPT-Lsym7I414XB1X6MqV8JYpvK8s4JX27wpabT6J41GDmZJSwbTN7kMWBl99bt6zIE7nrFx7B9WJeyV1OSk4kmOsicCEfzLPXv26O609eDy7ux877CHqkTyG7VlpSn9cg_MyuuuX2r_I/s400/waumbek+girls+May+8%252C+2011+055.JPG" /></a>Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-91598561161072523382011-04-12T14:52:00.000-07:002011-04-12T14:59:21.977-07:00Heading to Hawaii!Alex, Sage and I will soon ascend Mauna Kea and tag our 35th highpoint. Look for the trip report on our homepage, http://www.trishalexsage.com.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691050284523123855.post-66442739636121443142011-03-31T11:54:00.001-07:002011-04-04T20:21:39.050-07:00Methinks She's Better.A few days ago, the girls and I hiked up to Lonesome Lake (2.4 miles <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">roundtrip</span>, 1000 feet elevation gain). This was Alex's first moderately steep trail since she fractured her tibia in gymnastics two months ago. <br /><br />All was well; Alex hiked at her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-injury pace and descended in her typically rough-and-tumble fashion (running and jumping into the snow, sliding as fast as I'll let her, etc.). Both girls were their normal goofy selves.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitguEqsIWI5bVVry6dlQ9zZAxc9qioJBOYTpLyGtbnK9QIL8Ufxjo2bsrFQx-Cm9QrT8ZXPV86RhvwlP7PSxAnN6S_-5few9OGXrQvRvYA_Jf0VI91pu5kQB95vxvmfu6ZOnIQZdEHEwA/s1600/LL+with+girls+March+29%252C+2011+060.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590325908731286386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitguEqsIWI5bVVry6dlQ9zZAxc9qioJBOYTpLyGtbnK9QIL8Ufxjo2bsrFQx-Cm9QrT8ZXPV86RhvwlP7PSxAnN6S_-5few9OGXrQvRvYA_Jf0VI91pu5kQB95vxvmfu6ZOnIQZdEHEwA/s400/LL+with+girls+March+29%252C+2011+060.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzM8pATwVZQEZhZqs6n0c2IunrxHHicrbYGdSPZXDSDyoOjew-29fBct7s1VyY5KRCdvV1-L_es1xhzlqlEVg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />We've one more appointment at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Childrens</span> Hospital in Boston next week...I think they'll proclaim her good to go. <br /><br />Soon, the girls and I will travel to Hawaii and ascend <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mauna</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kea</span> (our 35<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> highpoint). When we return, Alex, Sage and I (and Max, our border terrier) will be back on the NH4K trails.Patricia Ellis Herr, Alexandra Herr, and Sage Herrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03077445974909636411noreply@blogger.com0