tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583622064587455752024-03-05T09:11:36.565-05:00Adirondack46er.comthe Quest for 46, and experiences along the waySeth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-27776848882005933712014-01-23T21:18:00.000-05:002014-01-23T21:18:17.078-05:00Inspiration to Higher Heights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On September 28, 2011
Carolyn Francis climbed Algonquin the second highest peak in the Adirondack Mountains,
13 months after having total hip replacement. Perhaps it is best said by
Winston Churchill "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity.
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Videomarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00481415930428448327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-5226281161273536182013-02-07T13:30:00.002-05:002013-02-07T13:31:59.169-05:00Adirondack Meat LockerAfter a few days in the Adirondacks, does somewhere in your home usually look like this?<br />
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Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-5016559807087577582013-02-07T09:49:00.000-05:002013-02-07T20:33:13.776-05:00Sawteeth On February 19th 2010 we left for the South Meadow Farm for a night in the Cabin in preparation for a Hike in the Adirondack high peak region. On our way threw Saranac Lake we stop at the Lake Flower Ice castle<br />
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A restful nights sleep at the South Meadow Farms Cabin prepared everyone for the day hike up Sawteeth Mt.<br />
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On February 2oth Seth Burgess, Jessica Burgess, Carmon De Vito, Snehapriva Rao De Vito, Pragati Shau, Andrew Tsai, and myself arrived at the St Hubets parking area to Lake Rd trail head in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve<br />
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.7 miles From the Parking area to the Trail Registry and Ranger Station, the Gate to the Reserve is there to great you on you journey <br />
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It takes roughly 5 miles down lake road to Lowe Ausable Lake Damn, then another .3 miles to rainbow falls.<br />
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From Rainbow falls its only 1.8 miles and 2100 feet elevation gain to the 4100 foot Sawteeth Mt. summit<br />
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<b>Date of Hike:</b> Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011<br />
<b>Hikers:</b> Seth C. Burgess, Adam C. Chapin, Tanner W. Burgess (People: 2, Dogs: 1)<br />
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<i>Trail Conditions</i>: Frozen mud, ice patches on rock at higher elevation.<br />
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<i>Comments</i>: We arrived at the Upper Works parking lot late Tues. afternoon and hit the trail shortly thereafter, at 16:40. Having to do the second half of our hiking in the dark, we reached Calamity Lean-to No. 1 around 20:00. I imagine this 4.7 mi. section usually does not take 3 hrs. to do in full daylight. There is a new re-route along Calamity Brook that must be about 1 mile long or so--nicely done and soft on the feet.<br />
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Wed. morning we awoke after a good night’s sleep and hit the trail at 08:40. The overnight temperature dropped below freezing, but probably not by much. Adam and I were comfortabele in our sleeping bags in the Lean-to; I set up a small 1-man tent for Tanner (Golden Retriever) to sleep in to help reflect his body heat a bit. The tent seemed to help Tanner as most of the water that collected on him from wading through streams etc. had evaporated by morning. Next cold weather backpacking trip I’ll bring a ground pad for him, also.<br />
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We made Colden Dam at 09:42 and reached the herdpath start to Mt. Redfield (across trail from Uphill Lean-to) at 10:45. We made Redfield’s summit at 12:12, were back to the herdpath split to Cliff at 13:42 (marked by rock cairn topped w/ rusted metal scrap), and were on Cliff’s summit at 14:30. On both summits, the air was warmer than the ascent thanks to zero wind and a bright sunny sky. Redfield's summit offered wide open views to the S/SE incl. Cheney Cobble, Allen Mtn., and McDonnel Mtn. From spots on the trail near the summit there are also good views of the McIntyres, Colden, Whiteface, Gray & Marcy, Skylight, and Dix. Cliff's summit offered considerably lesser views, although still decent peeks through the trees at the McIntyres, Colden, Marcy, and Skylight. Views from Cliff that weren't avail. on Redfield included those of Cliff itself on the ascent, as well as a wide open view looking back at Mt. Redfield.<br />
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We made it back to Calamity Lean-to No. 1 at 17:08 and back to our vehicle at the Upper Works parking lot at 19:52 (again mostly in the dark).<br />
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<i>Special Equipment Required</i>: Headlamp--it gets dark early this time of year. If hiking with a 90+ lb. canine companion, willingness to muscle him/her up some of the steeper rock sections also a must!Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-32841345118863824522011-11-09T00:40:00.001-05:002013-02-07T13:51:46.583-05:00Redfield and Cliff from Upper Works<i style="font-weight: bold;">Adirondack46er.com</i> completed a 2-day trip to climb Mt. Redfield and Cliff Mtn. on 1-2 November 2011. Day 1 was backpacking in to Calamity Lean-to No. 1 from the Upper Works trailhead and spending the night. Day 2 was summiting Redfield and Cliff via Uphill Brook and then returning all the way to Upper Works.<br />
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Seward Mountain is one of the four peaks of the <a href="http://www.adirondackjourney.com/Seward_Range.htm">Seward Range</a>; the other three are Mt. Donaldson, Mt. Emmons, and Seymor Mountain. The Seward Range can be accessed via Corey's Road just north of Tupper Lake or via the trail to Duck Pond from Upper Works. Seward Mountain is a trail-less High Peak, although there is a pretty well-defined herdpath to the summit from the Ward Brook truck trail. The start of the Seward herdpath is marked with a small rock cairn.<br />
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For related posts, click on the following links:<br />
<ul><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPlykc0Hmg">Seward Mountain YouTube video</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/11/pain-is-weakness-leaving-body.html">Seward trip report by Grizzly Adams</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/12/climbing-log-seward-mountain.html">Seward trip report by Seth</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/first-fall.html">Donaldson / Emmons trip report by Grizzly Adams</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/climbing-log-mt-donaldson-and-mt-emmons.html">Donaldson / Emmons trip report by Seth</a></li>
</ul>Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-3212822012018938942009-12-16T02:10:00.000-05:002009-12-16T02:10:28.291-05:00Algonquin Peak in Winter AdirondacksHiking Algonquin Peak on 3 January 2007 was a real milestone for our group. It was an extremely fun adventure--the sum of what an Adirondacks High Peak climb is supposed to be.<br />
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Algonquin was the <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2008/12/in-begining.html">first High Peak ever for Grizzly Adams</a>, and as of 16 December 2009--almost 3 years later--he's at the <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/11/pain-is-weakness-leaving-body.html">46er halfway mark</a>. So Algonquin truly made its mark on one man, that's for sure.<br />
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I wish I could have this hike back again. To do it again. Here at <b><i>Adirondack46er.com</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> we hope you enjoy our video footage of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6-5ygsD7Gw">Algonquin Peak in Winter</a> and are either inspired to find Adirondack beauty or adventure for yourself, or celebrate this New York State natural wonder from the comfort of your home. Either way, this mountaintop experience is for the sharing.</span></b><br />
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<b>Date of Hike</b>: Saturday, 21 November 2009<br />
<b>Hikers</b>: Seth C. Burgess, Adam C. Chapin, Jessica L. Burgess, Tanner W. Burgess, Zach Hussion<br />
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<i>Trail Conditions</i>: Muddy. Some ice on rock near Seward's summit. Did I mention Muddy?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tailgate "map-synch"</span></div>
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This was Zach's first Adirondack High Peaks experience and he was hiking in cotton jeans. People do it, I know. And most learn on a wet day that jeans are better fitted for use in "civilization" as opposed to the Adirondack Wild. The temperature and general weather in the air was actually quite ideal for comfortable November hiking--near 40ish I'd wager.<br />
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After 0.5 miles we chose the horse trail at the split, and then wove around for the next 4+ miles. The horse trail is the "high-road" and has to deal with more ups and downs in elevation change than the lower foot path. It was sort of surprising how unmaintained the horse trail seemed--with all the large trees down we had to fight around, there's no way a horse and rider could've made it through on the trail.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">On the Horse Trail</span></div>
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We emerged on the Ward Brook Truck Trail just west of a bridge. Crossing that bridge, Grizzly Adams immediately spotted the low rock cairn marking the start of the herdpath up Seward. The herdpath crosses Ward Brook twice when it's larger, then several more times as it narrows before hiking right in the brook before it disappears shy of the top. The herdpath was pretty easy to follow--albeit cramped at times--and had actually been maintained recently with a handsaw.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Rock cairn at start of Seward herdpath</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Brook crossing</span></div>
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Sunset came before we summited. This had never happened to me before on a High Peak, although feeling comfortable with the weather outside of it being dark we pushed on and topped out on Seward Mountain, 24th in order of height of the Adirondack 46. Zach threw out a concern once or twice about hiking in the dark, although I assume he either felt he had no other choice or was comfortable with his company. At the totally enclosed summit of Seward, we enjoyed our Peanut Butter and Jelly Bagelwiches. Very tasty after the hard hike up. I handed Zach a headlamp to use for the rest of the hike, and that seemed to "light him up". The summit was about 6.75 miles in from my Avalanche back in the parking lot, and 2 from the Ward Brook Truck trail.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Zach on his 1st Adirondack High Peak</span></div>
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We descended Seward steadily and purposefully. Jess did take one unfortunate step forward where there was nothing but air, and I heard a shrill cry and some cursing. In the back of the pack, I couldn't do anything until I caught up. It hadn't sounded good. Turns out she had stepped directly off of a 15-ft. sheer drop, and somehow slowed her fall enough by pulling on vegetation to land at least somewhat softly below. No injuries. Phew. Our late night could've turned into something completely different there. Every step is important in the dark mountains, every step.<br />
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Jess readily relinquished her lead position and we moved down to the Ward Truck Trail without incident. Some of us were mentally notching off checkpoints, as is good practice in order to keep encouraged that progress is being made when the body starts to speak the language of tiredness.<br />
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This time, we chose the foot path route over the horse trail. Much flatter. Very muddy. At this point, we weren't concerned about stepping around water and mud though, so it just became a muddy sludge out for the last 4.5 to 5 miles. At the sign indication 1.4 miles to the trailhead parking lot, Grizzly Adams took off running with Tanner and my truck keys to go warm up the truck. Grizzly is also a bit mad and feels the odd need to sprint after 12 hard miles in the Adirondacks.<br />
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We trodded on that longest and last 1.4 miles, the darkness playing some mind games although we never strayed from any path. The tail and headlights of the truck were a welcome sight after a 12-hr., 13.5 mile dayhike of the 4,361' Seward Mtn. It was 2300, the latest I've ever returned to the vehicle on a dayhike.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Back at the Corey's Rd. trailhead after 13.5 miles</span></div>
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You know, the confidence AND care our well-oiled group of friends had on this late night hike felt just right. I would never plan to have had such a late start--all things perfect--but this one went just fine. There were extra AA's for the headlamp when needed, everyone had a light, no injuries, and a safe return to the vehicle. Success. I imagine the list of folks who have hiked Seward Mountain as their very first ADK High Peak is very short--Congrats to Zach.<br />
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I drove as far west as Cranberry Lake following the hike before pulling over for a 3-hr. nap. All the other passengers, including <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/mountain-dog-profile.html">the Golden Retriever</a>, were already out cold. After that I drove all the way back to Wayne County, stopping quickly in Watertown for a Pike Place coffee at Starbucks. We arrived home around 0700.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Tanner the Mountain Dog, our priceless hiking companion</span></div>
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There was one lookout nearing the summit of Seward with a view that remains a mystery as it was shrouded in clouds on our hike. So there's the lure for me to return to Seward...<br />
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<i>Special Equipment Required:</i> Stabilicers helped on the icy rock slides toward the top of Seward, esp. on the descent. And once again, Tanner the Mountain Dog was an incredible companion in helping to keep us on path in the dark. It was our <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/climbing-log-mt-donaldson-and-mt-emmons.html">2nd dark descent in the Seward Range</a>.Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-79559802118550198402009-11-24T17:00:00.011-05:002009-12-16T01:31:45.696-05:00Pain is weakness leaving the BodyOn the 20th of November approximately around 6pm or 18:00hrs we set out for what would become my 23rd High Peak, The Halfway point. Our group included the norms of Seth & Jess Burgess, Myself and the boot Zach Hussion who will not soon forget his First Accent! On the way to My Family Camp which has finally become a nice stepping stone to the Blue Border we made a stop for some Friday fish fry at <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/04/climbing-log-santanoni-couchsachraga.html">Okey Dokey's</a>. Another great dinner from this small town restaurant.<br />
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 78%;">Chapin Camp on Independence River</span><br />
</div><a name='more'></a>After arriving on the Independence River around 11pm we had just enough time for conversation then a power nap before the mornings breakfast power up. The area where my Families Camp is located on the Independence River is also renowned for <a href="http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River_detail_id_1324">White Water Rafting</a> and <a href="http://visitadirondacks.com/tripplanner/?category=Recreation&subCats=Mountain-Biking&region=7&radius=&ci">Mountain Biking</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Road time between destinations is crucial..the habit of finding new paths slowed us down this time so we didn't hit the trail head off Corey's Rd until 11am, a mistake we would have to endure. A previous group of ours made the same late departure mistake and caught two out of the three <a href="http://www.adirondackjourney.com/Seward_Range.htm">Seward Range</a> Peaks <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/climbing-log-mt-donaldson-and-mt-emmons.html">Donaldson and Emmons</a><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/climbing-log-mt-donaldson-and-mt-emmons.html"> </a>via Caulkins brook route. Ideally you can get all Three this way looping back the <a href="http://www.hikeadks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=85&Itemid=31">Seward Mt.</a> north side herd path back towards the Blueberry Foot trail. Being our second trip to this Range we opted for the reverse route, hiking the horse trail on the way in and Blueberry out. Recommend sticking to the foot trails considering how muddy it can be this time of year.<br />
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</div></div>While hiking the Horse trail which has multiple direction changes thoughts of course correction slowed the muddy pass through downed trees and more decomposing remains of fallen trees. Its a wonder how a rider could pass these obstacle's. This was by far the worst maintain trail I have been on..then again it was my first hike on a horse trail <span style="color: #ff6600;">(NOT RECOMMENDED)</span>with a late start.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">After 4.3 miles we made a quick jump back on the Blueberry trail over a bridge to the Seward herd path marked by the rock pile cairn. This is the most difficult and scenic section of the hike. The changes in elevation surrounded us with the mist of clouds frost and snow. Many steep rocky climbs were in order and stabilizers for the ice is a good idea. Being in front of the pack with my trusty sidekick Tanner the Mountain dog who would only make these treacherous conditions on the heals of our fellow homosapiens. Although daunting for Tanner at times he ceases to amaze me with his ability to set the pace, constantly running ahead and coming back to make sure your on the right path always considerate of our positions.<br />
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These last 1.5-2miles will take at least 2hrs one way..Our summit at dusk would prove to be my first true head lamp lit decent. The stop at the top for a PB&J bagel sambo made it a little easier to block the dangerous downwardly motion of tree grabbing, rock shuffles/slides. A constant concentration on the next step is the only way to stay on two feet. The reminders of changing conditions gave us hope of forward progress on this 12hr 13.5 mile hike. From the cold frost stricken evergreens to damp misty beams shinning though our lamps into snow then mud..lots of mud! Crossing the brook three times along the herd path back down to the truck path. Every transition is a goal accomplished while dredging away the last ankle deep foot soaked step, and finally the last mile is winding back to the beginning.<br />
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Funny.. On many of the trip logs I have read about this hike it is not recommended for your 1rst high peak and definitely not a Night head lamp lit decent so kudos to Zach Hussion for his first experience in a whole new kind of Pain. These trips always make you aware of modern amenities like a comfortable bed which you will no doubt be sleeping in for a whole day after a hike like this one!<br />
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</div>Adam C. Chapinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12325550394156884095noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-81314572437062597502009-10-26T11:00:00.004-04:002011-11-13T00:32:59.747-05:00Climbing Log: Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois<b>Mountains Climbed:</b> Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, and Iroquois Peak<br />
<b>Date of Hike:</b> Friday, 23 October 2009<br />
<b>Hikers:</b> Seth C. Burgess, James Zeger, Tanner W. Burgess<br />
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<i>Trail Conditions:</i> Icy wet, muddy<br />
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The ice on the rocky trail was the type that had frozen the night before and was melting underneath--so that a good strong step with Stabilicers might break free a chunk of ice which would then slip on the watery rock surface beneath. Tricky situation.<br />
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The final stretch up Wright brought us to our first great views, and we were able to admire the low blanket of clouds we were standing above, mountains summit poking through the whiteness in all directions. Conditions were awesome atop Wright Peak--very low winds compared to what can often being a very windy summit--with no snow and very little ice on the bald rock summit itself. We arrived atop Wright a bit after 1000, and enjoyed the views there for a shade under 1 hour. This included a bit of exploration below the summit to location the plaque and remaining wreckage of the B-47 airplane that crashed on Wright Peak in 1962.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Seth, James, Tanner on Wright's summit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> B-47 plane debris on Wright Peak</span></div>
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After leaving Wright, we continued on to Algonquin Peak to again find beautiful views, especially of Mt. Colden and Mt. Marcy and including a considerable number of identifiable High Peaks from the amazing 360-degree view atop the Adirondack's 2nd highest mountain. It was a bit of a slower climb up Algonquin's summit's northside, with much extra effort to assist my Golden Retriever (Mountain Dog) up the sheer and icy boulder obstacles that decorate Algonquin Peak. We arrived on top of Algonquin around 1240 and moved on toward Iroquois Peak by 1300, snapping many photos and enjoying the ADK Landscape en route.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Looking south from Algonquin Peak<br />
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An hour later (1400), after first passing over Boundary Peak, we stood atop Iroquois Peak--our 3rd High Peak of the MacIntyre Range of the day. We shot photos and stayed atop Iroquois Peak very briefly, wanting to play our time comfortably in regards to the remaining sunlight. That and we didn't feel too guilty about not hanging around at the summit, since the views all along the MacIntyre ridge are some of the best in the ADKs. The trail in between Algonquin and Iroquois is quite swampy, and in our case there existed looming pools of freezing cold water beneath a thin layer of ice. It did not appear that others had been over to Iroquois Peak ahead of us as none of this ice was broken when we encountered it and the trail is very tight and brushy--there would have been sign of some kind.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">On the summit of Iroquois Peak</span></div>
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Prior to the descent from the MacIntyres, we had only seen a handful of other hikers on our beautiful Friday. After going up and over the southside of Alqonguin's summit (which seemed much steeper than our earlier climb on the northside) and down the other side, we met a large group of French-Canadians. There must have been about 10 high school / college agers and 1 older adult. They quickly befriended Mountain Dog and we rested with their group for a bit before continuing on down around 1530.<br />
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Aside from the occasional caution on ice etc., we made good time on the way down...incl. a few good falls on slippery rocks and slick roots. We returned to the Avalanche at 1730, still with a good half hour of sunlight to spare. At that time, quite a few more cars had appeared in the HPIC parking area and a good number were hiking in toward Marcy Dam with full packs to set up camp for the night.<br />
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Total trip time was about 9 hrs. 30 min. and mileage was approx. 9 miles.<br />
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<i>Special Equipment Required:</i> StabilicersSeth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-48843797148958748382009-09-02T12:42:00.004-04:002009-12-21T13:00:21.149-05:00Mt. Colden from Upper WorksOn 15 August 2009, a team representing <b><i>Adirondack46er.com</i></b> completed a daytrip summit of Mount Colden from the Upper Works trailhead, with a start / end point via auto of Lowville, New York.<br />
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Along the route several worthwhile landmarks were passed, including Calamity Pond, the Flowed Lands, and Colden Dam. From Colden Dam to Mt. Colden's summit is 2.0 miles, the majority of which is a challenging and rocky ascent.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou1JVtiAIfo">Mount Colden hike from Upper Works direct video link</a>Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-56299178010741586512009-08-28T10:51:00.003-04:002009-12-21T13:01:19.942-05:00Giant and Rocky Peak via Ridge Trail<b><i>Adirondack46er.com</i></b> completed a day hike of Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge in the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area on 20 June 2009. Our group began at the Chapel Pond trailhead on Route 73 in Keene Valley, NY and hiked the Ridge Trail 3.0 miles in to Giant Mountain, an ascent of 3,050 ft. We continued on to Rocky Peak Ridge and returned to Chapel Pond via the same route.<br />
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Mt. Baker is part of the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness in Essex County, just north of the village of Saranac Lake, New York. The trailhead is easily accessible be car, although it can be a bit tricky to navigate the winding roads off of Rt. 86. At only 0.9 miles to the summit from the trailhead at the north end of Moody Pond, Mt. Baker is a great family hike with excellent views of the Moose and McKenzie Mountains, many Adirondack High Peaks, and some pretty Adirondack lakes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i4DQ2oJi4w">Direct video link to Mt. Baker winter hike</a>Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-77433565823356771002009-07-09T09:42:00.004-04:002009-12-21T12:58:54.589-05:00Revenge on the Santanoni RangeOn 7 March 2009 a team from Adirondack46er.com successfully summited all 3 peaks of the Santanoni Range after a <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/santanoni-range-rainy-muddy-mess.html">failed attempt in June 2008</a>. The night prior to the hike was spent at a pet-friendly motel in Long Lake and our 15-hour day began at 0645. A full <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/04/climbing-log-santanoni-couchsachraga.html">climbing log of our trip up Santanoni Peak, Couchsachraga, and Panther Peak</a> is available in an earlier post. A quite thorough video documentary of our winter hike of the Santanonis was recorded (see below); missing from the footage is topping out on Panther and our descent on snowshoes and skis--in the dark. Weather changed drastically during the period of no video footage, from bright sunshine to snow to rain.<br />
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<b>Date of Hike</b>: Saturday, March 7th, 2009<br />
<b>Hikers</b>: Seth C. Burgess, Adam C. Chapin, Jessica L. Burgess, Tanner W. Burgess<br />
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<i>Trail Conditions</i>: Ice on road, hardpack on Blue Trail on way in, powder after crossing Santanoni Brook, rainy wetpack on the way out<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Jessica skiing the road</span></div>
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The trail narrowed around us as we approached the first bridge, gaining speed without knowing what was around the corner. I went first and fell flat on my face trying to ski up onto the bridge. I yelled back to Grizzly Adams to veer right of the bridge down into the brook, as it became apparent to me that others moving at a more cautious speed had done so.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> First bridge on the Blue Trail</span></div>
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The second bridge was a skis-off no-brainer. Even without skis, the narrow and icy crossing was a challenge. We carried our skis up the steep awaiting us on the far side of the bridge, atop which we snapped back in and continue following the blue DEC markers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Second bridge on the Blue Trail</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Grizzly Adams carrying skis up the steep section</span></div>
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The skiing was quite good along the bank of Santanoni Brook and we imagined the ride down would be similar to bobsledding, with the single narrow beaten path and multiple feet of snow buildup on either side. We stopped at the first Santanoni Brook overlook for a breather and continued up the Blue Trail until I spotted a herdpath turn-off for the "new-old" trail directly to Sanantoni Peak.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Adam and Jessica at the Santanoni Brook overlook</span></div>
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At this point, we were still wearing skis--and we finally dropped them on the west side of Santanoni Brook where the herdpath crossed it. I explored just a bit in boots only to make sure the herdpath continued, as I had no intention of breaking trail on a triple-summit attempt day. Things looked good, so Adam, Jess, and I fastened into our snowshoes and dug into the mountain. Tanner chose to remain bare-pawed.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Two-thirds of our ski stash on Santanoni Brook</span></div>
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A group of two gentlemen caught us ten or fifteen minutes up the herdpath (we were first group of the day on it) and we ended up allowing them to take the lead. That decision was mostly due to the fact that a party in our group doesn't like to be closely followed by other hikers. My judgement was that their pace would be similar to ours and I wished to remain out front, although it wasn't a battle worth making. We bumped up to those two fellows many times all the way to Santanoni Peak's summit.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Grizzly Adams cruising the Santanoni Express</span></div>
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The decision to attempt the "new-old" Tahawus Club trail, which is starting to become referred to as the <i>Santanoni Express</i>, was applauded by all members of our group. It was an excellent ascent route of an excellent mountain in the excellent morning weather of an excellent late Spring day. Upon topping out on Santanoni, our group made lunch and lingered there for around forty-five minutes. It was gorgeous.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Adam reaching Santanoni Peak's summit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Seth, Jess, Tanner, and Adam atop Santanoni</span></div>
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We made our way to Times Square and then down--<b>way down</b>--to Couchsachraga. The spur out to Couchsachraga Peak is one of the mentally toughest High Peaks I have climbed. It just doesn't seem right to have to look from the trail down to the mountain you are heading for.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Looking down upon Couchsachraga from Times Square</span></div>
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After reaching Couchsachraga, the weather transitioned to overcast skies. We admired the wooden sign someone had hauled and hung, and the views over to the Seward Range as well as Long Lake.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Group atop Couchsachraga Peak</span></div>
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Snow was falling on the return up to Times Square. Once back at the landmark boulder, we made our run to the third and final peak of the Santanoni Range--Panther Peak--which was an easy stroll from the hub of the Santanonis (Times Square). Daylight was taking its last bow, and we headed down Panther Brook to make a nice loop of things back to the Blue Trail. The descent and remaining hours our our long hike were marked by darkness and steady rain.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> On Panther Peak, third High Peak of the day</span></div>
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We took a break at Bradley Pond, <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/santanoni-range-rainy-muddy-mess.html">where we had been in June 2008</a> during a lightning storm-shortened attempt at the Santas, before continuing on and eventually retrieving our ski gear. The ski out was quite exciting in the now slippery bobsled track that was the Blue Trail, headlamps glaring. Adam and I skied most all the way back to the second bridge, while Jess made the smarter decision to carry the skis and not risk a twig in the eye or a tumble into the adjacent ravine. We all skied from the south end of that bridge the whole way back to the parking lot. The private road was greatly softened by the hours of rain and was a comfort on the final 1.8 miles out. Total trail time was fifteen hours, 0845 to 2145.<br />
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<i>Special Equipment Required</i>: Snowshoes a must after leaving the Blue Trail.Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-87838309960894837272009-04-02T20:07:00.001-04:002009-04-02T20:07:52.726-04:00ADK High Peaks WeatherA guy (Ted Letcher) just finishing his B.S. in Meterology from SUNY Oswego started up a new weather forecasting site specifically tailored to the Adirondack High Peaks.<br />
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<b>Date of Hike</b>: Saturday, October 18th, 2008<br />
<b>Hikers</b>: Seth C. Burgess, Jessica L. Burgess, <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/first-fall.html">Adam C. Chapin</a>, Colleen E. DeCracker, Terry Monje, Tanner Burgess<br />
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<i>Trail Conditions</i>: Dry, some ice on ridge<br />
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<i>Comments</i>: A group of 5 people and 1 dog. We started from the Seward Range trailhead off Corey's Rd. and were planning on camping at the closest lean-to to go for Seward on Sat. and then Seymour on Sun. A group of returning hikers were so enthusiastic about the trip they had just done up the Calkins Brook herd path that we changed our minds to mimic their trip.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">8:27:48 AM - Grizzly Adams leading the pack</span></div>
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Before Calkins brook there is a rock cairn marking the herd path to Mt. Donaldson. We turned left onto it, crossed to the south bank of Calkins Brook about 15 min. in (at another cairn), and then followed the mostly well-defined herd path nearly all the way to the summit of Donaldson, where it comes to a T. Turn left for Seward, or do as we did and continue straight on to Donaldson.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Rock cairn indicating start of Calkins Brook herdpath </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Calkins Brook crossing at 2nd cairn </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">View of Seward from herdpath "T" below Donaldson </span></div>
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The herdpath continues to Donaldson and on to Emmons, with about a 1-hour travel time between the two peaks. After summiting the southernmost of the Seward Range (Emmons), we returned to Donaldson and then headed back down the Calkins Brook herdpath--the last half of it with headlamps. It wasn't too bad following the herdpath in the dark, although I wouldn't have planned for it. The dog also helped!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Atop Mt. Emmons </span></div>
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Hard to give a round trip time that might be useful to others as we had an inconvenient hip injury slowing us down on the way back to the campsite. Props to Terry for toughing it out, though. <br />
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<i>Special Equipment Required</i>: <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/mountain-dog-profile.html">Dog</a> - useful for following a herdpath in the dark!Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-75176689678978152912009-03-28T23:30:00.000-04:002009-03-29T00:08:54.047-04:00Being Clear"The absolute simplicity, When you are climbing your mind is clear...free from all confusion, you have focus, the light becomes sharper, sounds become richer and suddenly you are filled with the deep powerful presence of life". "Approaching aerobic endurance training and racing as moving meditation. Meditation is simply a form of training. Specifically, it is a form of training the mind to excel in clear, precise, attentive and serene awareness. <a href="http://www.zendurance.net/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Zendurance</span></a> promotes the development and the union of a healthy, highly functional body with a healthy, highly functional mind."<br /><br />When I say if you don't sweat, you didn't earn it, I'm saying a clarity of thought has not yet been achieved. Your goal in any aspect of life is to improve upon yourself and to know thy self. Trying to increase the awareness of other is part of life's process. We show our journeys to express interest and hopefully to inspire others to do so as well. Sharing is a sense of gratification not a forfeit of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">knowledge</span>.Adam C. Chapinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12325550394156884095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-22080224923224377112009-03-28T18:00:00.013-04:002009-03-29T21:21:09.930-04:00First FallCan remember really being ready to start the winter hiking season, In the end of my Work season late Fall can be a tiring time. What better than a trip to the Adirondacks to boost one's moral. Seth & Jess Burgess, Colleen DeCracker, Terry Monje and I set out for my first Fall Climb. We picked up Colleen & Terry at a car pool stop some where near her collage, don't really think Terry knew what he was getting into although in good spirits. We stopped at Lacie J's Dinner for some Friday fish fry to fuel the up coming marathon march. Later arriving at the Park Motel and Cabin #14 In Tupper Lake around 11:00pm. We unloaded the gear from the truck and tried to settle in with the two beds and a couple air mattresses.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw63wOE265Pe6rKKa0BhE6F4Ht_uKQmKkz2lsIyU1eeOnHcpgz9SKhOgRKedwRWn8YzPOhw8mIZ4eKijZhRwN_g2KFIHQvnqG9w_JAukTdEPXI_lbIBT1t4BtFgLeYL_kaLHete-5LXio/s1600-h/PA170003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw63wOE265Pe6rKKa0BhE6F4Ht_uKQmKkz2lsIyU1eeOnHcpgz9SKhOgRKedwRWn8YzPOhw8mIZ4eKijZhRwN_g2KFIHQvnqG9w_JAukTdEPXI_lbIBT1t4BtFgLeYL_kaLHete-5LXio/s320/PA170003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318361787043902306" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Inside Cabin #14</span><br /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsN3SVsTAzpCAzPq2CizL7VqZtMp6DqqCqUTrFwS_jOyUiyMAcv_IGyyLgv4CEH75wdJ_JBx9ltlJhdC56MOMlXpRqT08Zrso1sFDZgsiub1JLuEf_rGd48whDakYH5KHcGp1RrEoAGo/s1600-h/PA170005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsN3SVsTAzpCAzPq2CizL7VqZtMp6DqqCqUTrFwS_jOyUiyMAcv_IGyyLgv4CEH75wdJ_JBx9ltlJhdC56MOMlXpRqT08Zrso1sFDZgsiub1JLuEf_rGd48whDakYH5KHcGp1RrEoAGo/s320/PA170005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318344816050870066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Cabin #14 in Tupper Lake</span><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2kHKTrDa_2BrQhFSK7rgxkxdHx4qX6EdAgdvf4GVXehAgppYellgTV3sF3EHGGWOt_4EebU_XIM8XZpQoOLOgQC1Nt0KAggA_Pp0agdapUtpjDU7XkLXdT7o4DTN4BD6Z3Klha0yNNA/s1600-h/PA170009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2kHKTrDa_2BrQhFSK7rgxkxdHx4qX6EdAgdvf4GVXehAgppYellgTV3sF3EHGGWOt_4EebU_XIM8XZpQoOLOgQC1Nt0KAggA_Pp0agdapUtpjDU7XkLXdT7o4DTN4BD6Z3Klha0yNNA/s320/PA170009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318355168931471010" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" >Corey Road parking area</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The next morning we got a somewhat late start. We arrived at the <span style="font-size:small;">Corey Road parking area and gear up our full packs for the hike ahead. Along the BlueBerry Foot trail we made our way to the BlueBerry Lean-tos, on the route we met a g</span><span style="font-size:small;">roup of three that stayed at a closer campsite the night earlier. We decided to make a detour to this well maintained site that seemed to be an old horse trail area/</span>stable<span style="font-size:small;">. After setting up the tents we dawned the day packs and hit the trail.</span><br /></div></div><br /><span style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxhTQ-yNBU9ZLAsfH9pf26tApnkQHLTWVv4nFvstLyey-ww-EYZrEABeqcX2qHcQ2vTTiaxhByA2Fua_sJJUA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" >Starting from Campsite </span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size:small;">The unmarked herd path Caulkin's Brook ascent would be our choice. We bypassed Seward Mt for a clear shot to <a href="http://www.hikeadks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101&Itemid=31">Mt. Emmons</a> and then to <a href="http://www.hikeadks.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=94&Itemid=31">Mt. Donaldson</a>. While peaking in a timely fashion the decent and lack of daylight seemed to creep up on us. With the sun setting and returning over Emmons we had a quick thought of climbing Seward but that would have been a mistake. </span><br /><span style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85aL56mc5xFBcabUlmVVU6fP4VLZCzRpjYXvPjBWhtdqFzBpsOOWxEjK18FUKqpz9-3eKhByv6x0DkeVTiiRVbL5OonT6mOCDY78_ZvfwO_OE-wS_WdZo2hPvUWC4xMWO9YgDlKC7QGc/s1600-h/PA180033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85aL56mc5xFBcabUlmVVU6fP4VLZCzRpjYXvPjBWhtdqFzBpsOOWxEjK18FUKqpz9-3eKhByv6x0DkeVTiiRVbL5OonT6mOCDY78_ZvfwO_OE-wS_WdZo2hPvUWC4xMWO9YgDlKC7QGc/s320/PA180033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318356640145161794" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" > Scenic Lookout</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:small;">The decent was not the most pleasant with headlam</span><span style="font-size:small;">ps an</span><span style="font-size:small;">d miles to go our view of the unmarked trail began to fade. We strayed from the path many times and if we didn't have the <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/mountain-dog-profile.html">Mo</a></span><span style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/mountain-dog-profile.html">untain Dog Tanner</a> on the team our return would have been delayed quite a bit. He would wait for his fellow hikers and make clear of the path ahead, thanks to the power of the Canine nose we made it back to our camp site in one piece.</span><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCF0pYEIFsdrZANHAIDdy-DFuO79PWqm-tUu1ChmjVepmD3qO2CzCnEfhkYNtvv52ehoez2DPvDe0JBL-AhzVzkM3pdBsH2WgNzyayarbwe5wd762sUW0XOKYO0rYSzKWvmGs8qnsxlg/s1600-h/PA190067.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCF0pYEIFsdrZANHAIDdy-DFuO79PWqm-tUu1ChmjVepmD3qO2CzCnEfhkYNtvv52ehoez2DPvDe0JBL-AhzVzkM3pdBsH2WgNzyayarbwe5wd762sUW0XOKYO0rYSzKWvmGs8qnsxlg/s320/PA190067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318357633786574674" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" >Tanner a.k.a The Mountain Dog</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7LtaYsfHlSAHQAxm8LuSzDhzVdqzc9VtjTFJUCZilHeVaw7vLu0zvch6Jc1dl-MYKxWbp_b9R3eo-37-C4QL9bVDf5PwEpxCSScIZ8gbctB1Ke1B5evkDm9gzNm78Ro1AW9ZoSdFqpk/s1600-h/n24400354_33353192_2683.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7LtaYsfHlSAHQAxm8LuSzDhzVdqzc9VtjTFJUCZilHeVaw7vLu0zvch6Jc1dl-MYKxWbp_b9R3eo-37-C4QL9bVDf5PwEpxCSScIZ8gbctB1Ke1B5evkDm9gzNm78Ro1AW9ZoSdFqpk/s320/n24400354_33353192_2683.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318370185304434386" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" >The Body Bag</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:small;">Back at the camp site we got the fire burning to warm our bones and try to dry our toes, I made the mistake of placing my socks to close to the fire only to find the </span><span class="shw">remainder</span><span style="font-size:small;"> of what was my sock. Jess had similar issues with her shoes unfor</span><span style="font-size:small;">tunat</span><span style="font-size:small;">ely. A quick fix with some ducked tape kept them on her feet for the Hike out. On the menu for this trip were MRE's and Natures Valley bars for the most part and some PB and Bagels. We all settled into the tents and me in my new zero degree sleeping bag and a bivy sack shell. Even with the 24 degree temp I was comfortable outside on the ground. Waking to the morning frost I decided to wait for the thaw before I emerged from my body bag. After some breakfast we packed up and headed back to the </span><span style="font-size:small;">Corey Road parking area from another successful trip.</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADznwIY8JS2pQOcg_pCi2gIymM6kOlmIuXsSrzOnUx4OwlmGgruXmH3Jrtq6plmxVMBZORY_h-Z3g6irVndXsMoFIucXh1wFiSL7qSrtEjW7N3_zxehQjCcXNwSOb-0acJ4SD_CyBBW4/s1600-h/n24400354_33353171_5513.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADznwIY8JS2pQOcg_pCi2gIymM6kOlmIuXsSrzOnUx4OwlmGgruXmH3Jrtq6plmxVMBZORY_h-Z3g6irVndXsMoFIucXh1wFiSL7qSrtEjW7N3_zxehQjCcXNwSOb-0acJ4SD_CyBBW4/s400/n24400354_33353171_5513.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318363004356167410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" >#12<b> Donaldson</b> & #13<b> Emmons</b> on Oct 18th 2008</span><br /><br /></div>Adam C. Chapinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12325550394156884095noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-72510770458251506972009-03-28T02:19:00.002-04:002009-03-29T19:26:10.491-04:00Progress ReportI've been working on my GoogleDocs tracker to see where all my hiking partners stand on number of ADK High Peaks climbed. Below is a listing for those I have hiked with and anticipate continuing to hike with in the future:<br />
<ul><li>Seth: 24/46</li>
<li>Adam: 20/46</li>
<li>Jess: 19/46</li>
<li>James: 17/46</li>
<li>Colleen: 9/46 </li>
<li>Tanner: 9/46</li>
<li>Joe: 5/46</li>
<li>Terry: 2/46 </li>
<li>Lacie: 2/46</li>
<li>Chris: 2/46</li>
<li>Hannah: 1/46</li>
<li>Josh: 1/46</li>
<li>Amanda: 1/46</li>
<li>Brendan: 1/46 </li>
<li>Cara: ?/46</li>
</ul>Winter hiking has now come to a close for the season and we'll probably have a few months of break from High Peaking; I look forward to some good group Summer climbs in 2009!Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-67541502926757962412009-03-28T01:28:00.001-04:002009-03-28T01:32:35.774-04:00Bachelor Party Part I There were three of us that decided to climb Mount Marcy for a Bachelor party. Not your typical bachelor party but thought it would be a fun trip. Our hike started out nice with full packs. We parked at the ADK Loj and started out early in the morning. This was my third trip up to the high peak region and had two friends that had never attempted a high peak, though they were completely capable of the climb. We worked our way though the trail up to Marcy dam, where we spent some time looking out at the view. We later gathered our things and started back on the winding trail. At this point our group realized that we needed to find a camping ground to spend the night. As we gained elevation, a nice flat spot to pitch a tent was becoming difficult to find. It was like this for some time and eventually a spot had to come along, but there seemed to be no place to camp other than if we turned around and headed back towards Marcy dam. We soon found our way to Indian Falls where the path finally leveled out. Because this area was over a certain elevation, it was illegal to camp. This did not seem to stop us from pitching our tent against the picturesque mountains. Indian Falls is not a campsite but we decided to pitch a tent off the trail anyway. This was too good of a spot with a view to not do so. I have to admit this was not a very smart decision. The day was near end and the three of us spent the remainder of the daylight exploring the area around Indian Falls. <br />
Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00135310426212156377noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-11558784889938866692009-03-16T12:28:00.002-04:002009-12-21T13:03:41.979-05:00Windy Wright PeakOn 28 December 2008 during a day of the 4th Annual Lake Placid Trip--organized by Burgess (Mis)Adventures--our group departed the cabin intending to do a short hike to Mt. Van Hoevenberg, which Jess and I had just climbed in October 2008 in quite wet conditions. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE96GbI4C2U" target="_blank">Somewhere along Route 73 and Adirondack Loj Road this plan changed</a>, with a group majority thinking High Peak. So <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/01/climbing-log-wright-peak.html">we set off for Wright Peak</a>, which 4/5 of our group had passed by in <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2008/12/in-begining.html">January 2007 when we ascended Algonquin Peak</a> at the same time of year with a similar temperature.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdyyM9qg2AQ" target="_blank">Windy Wright Peak</a> direct video linkSeth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-80559220246702964832009-03-05T23:50:00.004-05:002009-12-21T13:03:06.647-05:0021-hour Marathon DayGrizzly Adams and I had a marathon day for our <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/02/climbing-log-allen-mtn.html">Winter climb of Allen Mountain</a> on 26 February 2009. We departed <a href="http://www.waynecountylife.com/" target="_blank">Wayne County, New York</a> at 0200, drove all the way to Upper Works, skied / snowshoed Allen Mountain, and returned to Wayne County at 2300. Best case, the drive from Wayne County to Upper Works takes five hours on the road. Ladies and gentlemen, proof exists that the Adirondack High Peak with the reputation of being the <i>most difficult to do in a day</i> can in fact be done in one day, with a start AND end in Western-Central New York State.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNg_Ve7FJpM" target="_blank">Allen Mountain in Winter</a> direct video link<br />
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Allen's summit marked #17/46 for Grizzly Adams and #21/46 for myself.Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558362206458745575.post-76462071355104859432009-03-05T00:03:00.006-05:002009-12-21T13:13:43.918-05:00Trip of a LifetimeThe <a href="http://www.adirondack46er.com/2009/03/avalanche-pass-ski-to-lake-colden.html">Winter 2009 ski of Avalanche Pass to Lake Colden</a> that Grizzly Adams and I did has brought back to mind the first time I skied that route, and how much of an eye-opener it was to some real, Adirondack-style skiing.<br />
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ADK 46R Mark L. DeCracker (#2290) of Lyons, New York led us on that Sunday 4 March 2007 ski that we came to know as <i>A Trip of a Lifetime</i>. The group included Mark, James, Eli, Jess, myself, and 3 others from the Rochester-area (Lindsey, Alicia, Theresa) whom we met at the Adirondack Loj the night before. From the first stay at the Loj itself for most of us (including fireside music and storytelling), to the Chickadees at Marcy Dam, to the hot pot of tea Lindsey made up for us at Beaver Point Lean-to on Lake Colden, it all formed a memorable adventure.<br />
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Part 1 (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3urPnyFmY-Q" target="_blank">Trip of a Lifetime P1 direct video link</a>):<br />
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Part 2 (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u__4DXthA3k" target="_blank">Trip of a Lifetime P2 direct video link</a>):<br />
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Exactly 2 years after <i>A Trip of a Lifetime</i>, tonight seemed a perfect opportunity to reminisce.Seth C. Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13559929297207143914noreply@blogger.com2