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Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to 48 After 55. This site documents my personal journey toward better fitness, health, and adventure after the age of 55 — specifically, my goal of hiking all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot mountains, along with the training, gear, wins, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way.
Before you read, watch, follow, or attempt to replicate anything you see here, please read this page carefully.
General Information Disclaimer
The content on 48 After 55 is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
I am not a doctor, physical therapist, personal trainer, nutritionist, or medical professional. Everything shared on this site reflects my personal experience, opinions, and observations — not professional advice.
What works (or doesn’t work) for me may not work for you.
Health & Fitness Disclaimer
Any fitness activities, training plans, hiking routes, gear choices, or physical challenges discussed on this site involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, or worse.
Before beginning any exercise program, hiking regimen, or lifestyle change, you should:
- Consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider
- Honestly assess your current fitness level
- Understand your physical limitations
- Make decisions appropriate for your own health and circumstances
By choosing to follow or attempt anything you see on this site, you do so at your own risk.
Outdoor & Hiking Disclaimer
Hiking — especially in mountainous and winter conditions — carries real danger.
Trail conditions, weather, visibility, personal preparedness, and physical condition can change rapidly. Any hike descriptions, routes, pace data, or trail recommendations shared on this site are based on conditions at the time I personally experienced them and may not reflect current or future conditions.
You are solely responsible for:
- Your planning and preparation
- Your safety decisions
- Your equipment choices
- Checking weather and trail conditions
- Knowing when to turn back
Never rely on this site as your only source of information when planning an outdoor activity.
Gear & Product Disclaimer
I review and discuss gear I personally use or test. These opinions are honest, unpaid unless explicitly stated, and based on real-world use — often by a very non-professional, middle-aged guy doing hard things anyway.
I do not guarantee performance, durability, or suitability of any product for your specific use case.
Always research products independently and decide what works best for you.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this site may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.
I only link to products or services I personally use, trust, or genuinely believe add value to this journey.
Affiliate income helps support the costs of running this site, creating content, and continuing this challenge. I appreciate your support.
No Guarantees
There are no guarantees — physical, mental, financial, or otherwise — associated with the information shared on this site.
Your results will depend on many factors, including your health, consistency, effort, environment, and decision-making.
External Links Disclaimer
This site may contain links to other websites, social platforms, or third-party resources. I do not control or endorse the content, accuracy, or practices of those sites.
Visiting external links is at your own discretion and risk.
contact
If you have questions about this disclaimer please use the contact form on this website.
(Direct email addresses are intentionally not published to reduce spam.)
Final Note
This site exists to motivate, encourage, and prove that it’s not too late — not to provide professional instruction or guarantees.
If reading this inspires you to take action, that’s a win.
If it helps you feel less alone in starting something hard, even better.
Just do it smart. Do it safely. And do it for the right reasons.
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