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   48 x 12 Bob Martin 48 x 12   
  

 

Bob Martin, AKA “Wolfgang” completed the Grid on December 3, 2011 with an out and back hike via the Jewell Trail to Mt. Jefferson. He was accompanied by the following friends. Ed Hawkins, Bill Marcotte, John Gutowski, June Rogier, Steve Moore, Jim Towle, Guy Jubinville, Becca Munroe, Eric Rathbun, Sabrina La Fave-Saletnik, Kwi-Hue Skene, Paul Siegel, Glen Gunn, Al Dwyer, Charlie & Nancy Foote, Gus, and Craig.

Bob is a flatlander from Pennsylvania, who moved to New England in 2000. After meeting some friends who were hiking the White Mountains, Bob decided to give it a try. So starting at age 57 he was off to the high peaks. His first 4000 footer peak was Mt. Waumbek , and 3 months later, chalked up his first round of the New Hampshire 4000 footers on Mt. Isolation. In the Autumn of 2008, after hearing about the Grid, Bob added up his list and thought that he might have a chance. The rest is history.

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One Very Happy Camper

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Bob receives his patch from Ed

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The coveted patch.

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Bob was joined on his finish by 9 other Grid Finishers.

Back row: Bill Marcotte, June Rogier, John Gutowski, Ed Hawkin, Bob Martin, Jim Towle
Front Row: Guy Jubinville, Eric Rathbun, Steve Moore, Becca Munroe

  

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For a YouTube video clip of Bob's finish click here.

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Bob's Over 60 Grid Finish on Mt. Garfield Nov. 10, 2012

(left to right) Becca Munroe, Skip Otto, Charlie & Nancy Foote, Bob "Wolfgang", Curtis Moore (behind), Guy Jubinville, Ed Hawkins, Kwi-Hui Skene, Steve Moore, and Jim Towle

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Ed and Bob on Mt. Garfield

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   Some of Bob's hiking milestones

04-28-2004 First NH 4000 Footer – Mt. Waumbek
07-26-2004 Completed first round of NH 4000 Footers on Mt. Isolation
03-07-2006 Completed first NH 4000 Foot Winter Peak on Bond Cliff (Solo)
08-10-2006 Completed first round of New England 4000 Footers on North Brother, Maine
08-10-2006 Completed the New England 100 Highest on Mt. Coe, Maine
02-18-2009 Completed first round of NH 4000 Winter Peaks on Mt. Isolation (All winter peaks were done solo)
09-17-2011 Completed his 14th round of NH 4000 footers on Mt. Tecumseh
12-03-2011 Completed the Grid on Mt. Jefferson
07-19-2012 Completed his 15th round of NH 4000 footers on West Bond
08-18-2012 Completed his 16th round of NH 4000 footers on Mt. Bond
11-10-2012 Bob "Wolfgang" Martin completes the Grid over the age of 60 on Mount Garfield
05-28-2013 Completed his 17th round of NH 4000 footers on North and South Kinsman
04-12-2014 Completed the "Calendar Day" list on Mt. Tecumseh
07-08-2014 Climbs his 1000th 4K peak on Mt. Willey
08-30-2014 Completed his 18th round of the NH 4000 footers on Owlshead

 
 

Profile last updated: September 1, 2014