Colden in the Clouds
We opted for a short climb of Mount Colden, up and back via Lake Arnold. This is our third trip along this route together, our first time was our 46th peak.
Santanonis (October)
This would be my fifth visit to this southwestern Adirondack range, and Kathy’s second.
Bennies Brook Slide to Lower WolfJaw, Upper WolfJaw & Armstrong
We started before sunrise, and made our expected time to the DEC Interior Outpost. From there we crossed Johns Brook onto the now-unmaintained South Side trail, first crossing the start of the Range Trail and a half mile later the base of Bennies Brook.
Allen (Friday), Street & Nye (Saturday)
Allen Mountain for my September 46, followed by Street & Nye to get Kathy approaching half way towards a 46 year.
Whiteface, Lunch, Esther
Sunday’s hike would be a bit easier though, and had a unique bonus for the Adirondacks: Lunch at the cafe at the summit.
Perfect Pyramid, Gothics and Sawteeth
Back in July 2009, we hiked our first Adirondack High Peak, a 2.3-mile jaunt up Cascade Mountain. We made it, but definitely not in ‘style’, and we were far too exhausted after the 1,950 feet…
Fourth of July on Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge
It was a great Fourth of July, happy birthday America!
Dial & Nippletop plus Fish Hawk Cliffs and Indian Head
After two straight days of being thoroughly drenched, we wanted something relatively dry. I knew the excellent Leach Trail to Dial & Nippletop, with much of the hike on a ridge, would fit my criteria.
Flooded Ward Brook (Blueberry Trail)
The DEC issued an advisory indicating that the Sewards are flooded. They are.
Macomb, S. Dix, Grace, Hough and Dix
Having the entirety of Macomb and South Dix all to ourselves. Pushing right past Hough, our fourth peak of the day, onto the fifth: Dix, the highest and farthest peak of the day.
Ricketts Glen
I’m pretty easy to convince to go hiking. Offer me a trip to the nearest majestic place and our niece and nephew, and I’m even willing to get up at 4AM to make it happen.
Owl’s Head, Etc.
I took Mike up Owl’s Head, which was windy but fun and easy. We had earlier stopped near Beede Brook for some shots, and today I couldn’t resist the cloud Hurricane Mountain.
Cascade & Porter
Having spent a couple decades in flatland Florida, I wasn’t sure how Philip would do, but we breezed up to Cascade. The view was typically spectacular, as was the stiff breeze.
Nippletop & Dial the long way
“It doesn’t have to be fun, to be fun.” — Anonymous