Tag Archives: Great Range

Big Slide Mountain: One for the price of four

Big Slide has to be one of the best views of the High Peaks with the Great Range unfolding right before you. I lucked out that the weather cleared up after some rain and overcast skies  for a perfect hike with … Continue reading

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ADK 2013 Wrap Up: 8 weeks, 6 Mountains

After 5+ years enjoying all that the Green Mountains have to offer, I felt the itch this summer to start tackling the Adirondack High Peaks. My Grandfather, Uncle Bob and Uncle Rich all spent many a summer hiking all 46 … Continue reading

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Colvin and Blake. Done and Done.

A three-day long weekend in October equaled another great chance to check two more mountains off my list: Colvin and Blake. I loved Colvin – beautiful Gill Brook Trail does not disappoint. Several hard scrambles but nothing too bad. And … Continue reading

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On Deck: Colvin and Blake

A long weekend coming up brings another great opportunity to get another hike in and check a couple mountains off the list.  It’ll be a long day totaling about 13.6 miles (round trip), and take about 10 hours. Though about … Continue reading

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The Little Sister: Esther

Overshadowed by her big brother, Whiteface Mountain, she is often hiked by those on the way to Whiteface and its glorious view. As I read about the trail descriptions I immediately wanted to love this hike. The poor sister being out-shined … Continue reading

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