See the previous day’s post of Big Slide here. Jake was sore from the day before. Amy wanted to sleep in. Axel didn’t want us to push our check out time at the Airbnb too far so that we wouldn’t have time to shower. No one wanted to do Cascade and Porter, except for me. […]
Winter Hiking
Saranac 6: Ampersand Mountain
The Saranac 6 is a hiking challenge in the Adirondacks that started in 2013. The goal is to climb all six peaks for a patch; if you do it in winter you earn a winter patch; if you do it in 24 hours you get an “ultra” patch. More information on the challenge and its […]
Saranac 6: St. Regis
The Saranac 6 is a hiking challenge in the Adirondacks that started in 2013. The goal is to climb all six peaks for a patch; if you do it in winter you earn a winter patch; if you do it in 24 hours you get an “ultra” patch. More information on the challenge and its […]
Saranac 6: Haystack/McKenzie/Baker
The hike: Haystack and McKenzie Mountains (failed), and Baker Mountain Total distance: Haystack/McKenzie: 3 miles, Baker: 1.8 miles Difficulty: Easy/moderate The Saranac 6 is a hiking challenge in the Adirondacks that started in 2013. The goal is to climb all six peaks for a patch; if you do it in winter you earn a winter patch; if you […]
Sassafras Mountain
The peaks: Sassafras Mountain, tallest peak in South Carolina Total distance: 5(ish) miles Difficulty: Easy After climbing Mount Marcy (the highest peak in New York state), I decided I would make it my goal to climb the highest peak in every state. When Jake and I were in western North Carolina over the holidays this year, we […]