
First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake
By Tim Rowland
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
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By Tim Rowland
Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness
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