I started hiking in my home range, the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I soon realized that spending time in the woods is an easy way to find freedom. It allows me to escape life’s distractions and really focus. In four years, I’d bagged all 48 4000′ peaks in NH and continued into New York and Maine. Since then, I’ve gotten into hiking “high routes” in the western United States. I have also climbed Volcán Acatenango in Guatemala and Mt. Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa. Ultra running recently became a passion as I explore my home section of the Appalachian Trail. I would not be able to do any of this without the supportive family to whom I am infinitely thankful.