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The Dix Range via Grace Slide – 8.11.18
Back in August I went up to the high peaks for some hiking! I have a few friends that are still working on completing the 46 high peaks, so anytime they invite me on a hike I’d like to re-do I try to make it happen. On this particular Saturday, they were planning on hiking the Dix Range. However they were not taking the traditional route up the Macomb Slide, they were going in via the Grace Slide. Now, I’m not an experienced slide-climber (this was my first slide climb if you don’t count Macomb), and we were hiking with a very experienced climber and someone that knows his way…
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Hiking Mount VanHoevenberg – 10.14.17
Last month when my sister came up from NJ for her birthday weekend in Lake Placid, she wanted to do an easy hike with great views. I suggested Mount VanHoevenberg! It was only about 4 miles RT and boasted great views of the high peaks. The trailhead is located on South Meadows Rd, which is a dirt road off of Loj Road in Lake Placid. There were cars lined up along Loj Road (busy day in the high peaks, I guess), but there weren’t many on South Meadows. We parked, met up with my parents who were joining us for the hike, and set off! The trail starts out easy.…
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Friends Big Slide 46er Finish – 7.23.17
I have not fallen off the face of the Earth. However, many things have happened in the past month since I’ve posted: -I got a new job as an entry level dietitian (registration eligible!) at a long term care facility! -I’m studying for the RD exam! -I stayed at the Johns Brook Lodge and hiked Mount Haystack for the 2nd time on the Fourth of July -I went to Norway for a 10 days (!) -I hiked Algonquin for the 2nd time -I hiked with 2 good friends for their 46er finish on Big Slide! We had a beautiful day in the high peaks for my friends’ Jenna and Marget’s…
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The Crows – 5.28.17 and the 46rs Banquet
Memorial day weekend was jam-packed with Adirondack fun. Last Sunday was the Adirondack 46rs Annual Spring Banquet, so I made plans with Jordan and my parents to stay in Lake Placid so we could attend. Jordan and I planned on mountain biking Sunday, but the trails were a sloppy mess due to recent rains, so we hiked instead. There is still a mud warning for the high peaks areas (DEC advises to stay off of trails above 2500′–but a lot of people disregard these advisories unfortunately) so we hiked Little Crow and Big Crow mountains in the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness. The bonus of hiking these little peaks is that there…
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Prospect Mountain – 5.21.17
Prospect Mountain is one of the more popular hikes in the Lake George area. With a toll road leading to the summit, it’s an an accessible mountain with pretty views of Lake George. It has a reputation of being one of the easier hikes in the Lake George area, however it is steep and might be a bit challenging for an out-of-shape hiker. With water and rest breaks it’s definitely doable for anyone. The trailhead is right in the heart of the Village of Lake George off of Montcalm Street. It took Jenna and I about an hour and 30 minutes to get to the top. From the trailhead to…