To say that Trish Herr and her daughters Alex, 18, and Sage, 16, are accomplished hikers is an understatement.
Last week, they finished the White Mountains Grid, which is all 48 4,000ers every month of the year. That is 576 summits. Those who attempt it experience the changing weather and conditions in the mountains, and know that no two hikes are the same.
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