Krazy Kruesi

A week after climbing Dix I was feeling the hiking itch in full swing. With some rain and cloud cover in the forecast, a couple viewless peaks were the perfect remedy. Nye and Street are not known for having the epic views that so many summits in the Adirondack’s provide but are great to do on those rainy and cloudy days. Even with the clouds, starting from the Loj, passing by Heart Lake covered in mist and fog made for a peaceful beginning to the day.

I was prepared for the water crossing at Indian Pass Brook and early light rain showers with spare change of cloths, rain gear, etc. But what I didn’t bank on was how the falling water from the trees and tight trailess herdpath would make any planning useless. I was basically soaked the entire day  from the wet trees brushing me. All. Day. Long. The upside I made a quick pace, barely breaking for water or food and the lack of enjoyable weather meant that I didn’t stop and smell the roses per sea.

What I was not prepared for – how much mud. Street and Nye aren’t known for being muddy but I did wear my gaiters and boy am I glad I did. Everything after the river crossing at 1.2 miles was covered in mud. At one point stepping onto what I thought was solid ground only to find myself calf-deep. Yep that is awesome.

Nye offers no views. Not a one. Basically just a pathetic marker on a tree in the middle of other trees. And to add insult to injury isn’t even 4,000 feet but is an official 46er due to the original measuring. Oh how wrong they were. Continue reading →