Mt. Garfield is my 40th 4,000footer, and, aside from Hale, might also be the easiest. It's a really steady ascent with an amazing payoff/view!

When we started the hike it was 45 degrees, but it quickly dropped below freezing. If you are hiking in the shoulder season, remember that the White Mountains' weather can be truly unpredictable.

Video Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:15 Parking lot
00:24 3D map of the hike
00:58 Stream crossings
02:07 The start of the switchbacks
03:38 Where the campsite is
04:35 The steepest section
05:10 Near the summit
07:33 Our recap

This is a new channel. If you have any constructive feedback on how I can make my videos more helpful for you, in your outdoor/mindfullness journey, please let me know in the comments.


AS OF THE FILMING OF THIS VIDEO I am 40/48 of the NH 4,000 footers. ( http://4000footers.com/nh.shtml )


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GENERAL GEAR:

All Trails is a good site/app to help you plan your adventure: https://www.alltrails.com
(Bring a paper map and compass as a backup, always)
Compass Whistle ( https://amzn.to/3Bx3dPk )

Get two of these and drink as much water as you can stomach...You'll thank me at the end of the hike: Nalgene 32oz ( https://amzn.to/3xAYWJJ ) These semiopaque versions weigh a little less.

First Aid Kit: Adventure Medical Kit ( https://amzn.to/3QWuRLe )

Rechargeable headlamp: Nitecore ( https://amzn.to/3UltVD7 )

Shoes: Hoka Speedgoat 5 ( https://amzn.to/3dpBOXJ )
Boots: Lowa Hiking boots ( https://amzn.to/3QSFnTP )

Sun Hoodie: Baleaf ( https://amzn.to/3Sc5Nku )

Wool Underwear Super thin and comfortable: Meriwool ( https://amzn.to/3xByHTv )

If you wear glasses or sunglasses, get some of these: Chums eyewear retainer ( https://amzn.to/3QWtMmE )

Day Pack: Osprey Manta 24 ( https://amzn.to/3qX1JZH )
Backpacking Pack: Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight ( https://outdoorvitals.com/products/sh... )

Trekking Poles: Trekology Aluminum Sticks ( https://amzn.to/3Sk6NDs )

Rain Suit: Frogg Toggs super cheap, super light ( https://amzn.to/3f1PjNA )

Hiking Towel: PackTowl Ultralite ( https://amzn.to/3LpDGw5 )

Water Filter: Katadyn BeFree 1.0L ( https://amzn.to/3BAshFo )
Water filter tabs (backup): These taste disgusting, but can safe you ( https://amzn.to/3QSGdQt )

Camping Chair: Helinox Chair Zero ( https://amzn.to/3dmNryF )


WINTER GEAR:

Micro Spikes: Kahtoola ( https://amzn.to/3RVqem0 )
(Also bring a couple zip ties in case the chains ever give way)

Emergency Bivvy ( https://amzn.to/3BQ4GSj )

A REALLY great book about the dangers of climbing in the winter: "Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova" by Ty Gagne ( https://amzn.to/3BqXUkx )