Why Nye? Why not? By Tom French I considered, for a time, not climbing Street and Nye. I’d heard rumors of others who had done the same—not climbed them. Famous Adirondack guides and writers. What was the point of climbing them anyway? Just to … [Read more...] about Nye Mountain
High Peaks
5 trips for the family
When I was a kid, I climbed Bald Mountain near Old Forge several times with my mother and stepfather. In those days you could still hike the old trail up the steep south face of the mountain, which was an adventurous climb over a series of narrow … [Read more...] about 5 trips for the family
Going the Gilligan mile
By Dick Beamish Rachel and I recently discovered a great little hike up 1,420-foot Mount Gilligan on the opposite side of Pleasant Valley from Rocky Peak Ridge. The trail to the summit is only a mile, with 670 feet of ascent. It’s a round trip … [Read more...] about Going the Gilligan mile
Rocky Peak Ridge
Rocky Peak Ridge rewards hikers with continual views By Phil Brown Few who have climbed Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant from New Russia would dispute that it’s one of the best hikes in the Adirondacks. Just be sure to bring lots of water and lots of … [Read more...] about Rocky Peak Ridge
Northville-Placid Trail
Couple hikes 120 miles every year for vacation By Rick Karlin As Jeff and Donna Case hike toward Tirrell Pond on the Northville-Placid Trail, they seem to glide along without effort, despite their huge frame packs. “This is really what the … [Read more...] about Northville-Placid Trail
Walk on the Wild Side
Vermonter ventures into High Peaks By Caleb Daniloff We leave our Vermont home before dawn, nudging our twin beams of light across the Champlain Bridge and onto New York Route 9N. Not long after crossing into the Adirondack Park, a large coyote … [Read more...] about Walk on the Wild Side