Tag Archives: Adirondack High Peaks

Epic: Mount Colden, Avalanche Pass & Fall Foliage

Nothing says hiking the ADKs like Fall Foliage Season. It is prime time so I decided to do an epic 16 mile loop from ADK Loj, through Avalanche Pass, past Lake Colden, up “Misery Mile” to Mount Colden Summit and down … Continue reading

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Dial and Nippletop: Sun at last!

I’ve had a rough run of it the past couple of hikes with cloudy, over-cast hikes. Unless, you can be flexible and hike mid-week depending how the weather is shaping up that is just how it goes. But the last … Continue reading

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The Jaws: Upper and Lower

Another weekend meant another chance to climb, albeit not the best weather I could of asked for. When summit reports were saying temperatures were dropping to the 20s and 30s  I thought they were exaggerating. Calling for winter hats and … Continue reading

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A Teasing Lover: Rocky Peak Ridge

Hiking the High Peaks you begin to develop a relationship with “her”. Some days she gives you all the beauty and happiness you could ask for. On other days, she is like a teasing lover, teaching you a lesson and tempting you … Continue reading

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Grandness: Sawteeth, Pyramid, Gothics and Armstrong

Another June weekend brought another chance to head to the Adirondack’s and work on a portion of the Great Range. Wow. Seriously just wow. The Great Range really offers some “Great” views! The only thing I’m not crazy about is … Continue reading

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In the Clouds: Table Top and Phelps

In June the mountains are always calling but with a last-minute trip to Boston to visit with some family and then a vacation in Maine I decided to use a vacation day and squeeze in another hike in the ADKs. … Continue reading

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