The Adirondack 46ers Series: Lower Wolf Jaw — Once Bitten Twice Shy
Lower Wolf Jaw Our first attempt at Lower Wolf Jaw (LWJ) was last September. Bennies Brook slide is an alternative route up to the summit, an unmarked slide recently enlarged by hurricane Irene. We thought it would be a fun terrain to explore instead of the marked trail. Providing an example of our stupidity on-line…
The Adirondack 46ers Series: Giant of the Valley
Giant Mountain Giant Mountain, or “Giant of the Valley,” is the dominant peak presiding over the Keene Valley of New York State. This was our fourth hike of the Adirondack 46ers and an ambitious one, this trail is a 3,375 feet climb out of the valley. Consulting our map, we decided to approach this twelfth highest…
The Adirondack 46ers Series: Blueberry and Porter Mountains
By now we’d done a bit of research on the internet about the High Peaks region. We had also bought a trails illustrated map from National Geographic and a guide-book; Adirondack Trails. High Peaks Region published by the Adirondack (ADK) Mountain Club. The trail numbers on the map correspond to the ADK’s guide. The book describes the trails…
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