We’re back at it! So Rachael, Darcy, and I made it back into the High Peaks after quite a bit of time away (more on that in a different post). On Thursday, February 4th we headed up to Wilmington to climb one of my favorites, especially in winter! Whiteface and Esther Mountains! WOOP WOOP! The …
Five of us started out on a hike to nab a winter finish for our friend Adam. Four would finish. Much hard work, cussing, a little crying, second guessing, and a some creeping fear as the snow, temps, and sun fell. Just wanted to GTFO of there on this one. Glad we hung together and …
Or the right way up Wright, depending on how you view it. š The Wright Slide is a great approach to summit this mountain, offering amazing views all the way up the bare slope. However, the bushwack at the top will have you begging for the steep, open rock again!
The 47th High Peak that didnāt make the 46er list due to a survey error, MacNaughton Mountain is a 4000ā trail-less bushwack that gets left behind by many since itās not required to become a 46r. Itās also not for everybody since navigating can be tricky and, depending on the weather, deadly.
I did something Sunday. I became an Adirondack 46er. The shadow of the Adirondacks had always been cast toward the āflatlandsā, and I grew up imagining what it would be like to roam the wilderness like Rogerās Rangers, the Iroquois or Algonquin, or trappers and hunters. After graduating high school I joined the Army, lived …
