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The ‘official’ 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks
Ready to hike the tallest mountains in New York state? Here's a list to get you started and track your progress.
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By Mike Lynch
Adirondack Mountain Club is expanding its trailhead steward program to Route 73 trailheads.
Ready to hike the tallest mountains in New York state? Here's a list to get you started and track your progress.
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack 46ers have been growing ranks since 1925 and hitting high numbers in past 10 years
By Times Union
20 years after her death, Adirondack 46er Grace Hudowalski’s legacy continues to inspire
By Betsy Kepes
46ers give back through women-only work weekends
Bob Marshall’s pamphlet of the peaks nears centennial
By Holly Riddle
Three generations of hikers take their place among the High Peaks finishers
By Mike Lynch
Katie Rhodes and Bethany Garretson share the gear and essentials they brought on their record-breaking thru-hike of the 46 High Peaks this fall.
By Mike Lynch
How two women thru-hiked the 46 High Peaks in 7 days
By Mike Lynch
The 46ers, like many organizations and businesses, have seen the COVID-19 pandemic disrupt their operations.