The website also contains a schedule of clubsponsored events including its summer trail maintenance projectsin which you are welcome to participate even if you are not a 46er as well as a history of the club, and a roster of all those who have completed and registered their climbs of the 46 high peaks. Adirondack trails high peaks region, tony goodwin, and neal burdick, editors, adk publication, 20. Within you will be assigned a correspondent, be able to log your hikes, post pictures, and use the messaging system to communicate to an assigned and personal 46er correspondent. Adirondack 46, high peak cards, adk 46, adk 46er, playing cards. Earning the coveted 46er patch is a fun motivator and a great accomplishment for you and your family. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Please follow the dec and cdc guidelines to adhere to social distancing while hiking and recreating outdoors during this public health crisis.
I started hiking in the high peaks in 1993 and finished in 2000. The patches arent made by the 46ers who only make the official 46er and winter 46er patches. The adirondack 46ers is a club dedicated to hikers who have summited all 46 high peaks of the adirondack mountains. Founders robert and george marshall, as well as friend and guide herbert clark, identified 46 mountains with an elevation of 4,000. Department of environmental conservation trails in the nearly 204,000acre high peaks wilderness area. The 46ers released this commemorative patch to honor 100 years of hiking by club members. As volunteers we are dedicated to environmental protection, to education for proper usage of wilderness areas, to participation in new york state department of environmental conservationapproved trail projects. I personally love jim burnsides book, exploring the 46 adirondack high peaks, a detailed. Hikes are moderately paced on trails or herd paths, and effort needed to hike these trails varies from moderate to strenuous. Hikers are asked to stick to trails close to home and only hike with immediate household family members. While the views, people, and experiences of becoming a 46er were amazing, ill admit im a sucker for a patch.
It took me from 2190991810 to complete my summer 46er and 21909316 for my winter 46er. The 46ers are dedicated to preserving the wilderness, and the club works in cooperation with the nys department of environmental conservation dec. What it takes to summit the adirondacks 46 highest peaks. Member roster of all recorded fortysixers a complete list of all recorded fortysixers, including their climbing number, name, and dates of first and last ascent, and when applicable will be found a w next to the recorded number as well as the date of the winter status acquisition both highlighted in blue.
A number of the high peaks dont even really have any views form the summit and are climbed by many hikers solely for the sake of earning a patch. All but four of the high peaks are located in the lake placidkeenekeene valley area. Jerry levine grows younger, oldest member to join 46er. Hike the high peaks w adirondack foothills adirondack. People come from all around to tackle these impressive mountains, and there is a select group that has climbed all 46 the adirondack 46ers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Adirondack high peaks 46r plaque with patch insert. These days, people seeking the coveted 46er patch must summit the mountains on the original list. Subsequent surveys have found 4 of the peaks to be lower and 1 excluded peak to be higher macnaughton, not included in peakery but the challenge remains unchanged due to tradition. People who climb all of the adirondack 46ers can be officially recognized by adk46er. How to become a registered adk 46er winter adk 46er aspiring adk fortysixer. Many of the high peaks have stunning summit views and fragile alpine flora. Climbing the 46 is about more than just receiving a patch for the accomplishment.
Each high peak in the adirondacks has its own unique charm. Once you are registered as a 46er, youll be able to receive a hiking patch, get. Adirondack guide herbert clark and the young brothers robert and george marshall. Regardless of which patches you go for, we recommend starting right in saranac lake with mount baker, a short, popular climb to several ledges from which a panorama of high peaks can be seen. To complete this difficult challenge, summit all 46 high peaks of the adirondack mountains. Adirondack high peaks map and list adirondack 46ers. Adk 46ers 100 th anniversary memorial hike pictures view the photo gallery from the adirondack fortysixers 100 th anniversary memorial hike.
Serious mountaineers, expeditionists, hikers, fly fisherman, campers, rock and ice climbers, trail runners. The 46 adirondack high peaks hiking the 46 adirondack high peaks is recognized as one of the greatest challenges in the adirondack park. The adirondack 46ers are individuals who have climbed all 46 high peaks of the adirondacks. Some peaks are doubled up 2 peaks on the same patch and i think a few of the high peaks dont have a patch at all. Adk46er patch set patches, new york state parks, hiking. Conditions vary greatly, so being prepared for a host of situations is key to staying safe and comfortable in the backcountry. We urge everyone to contact individual businesses to confirm their hours of operation before visiting, while we flatten the curve through social distancing. Saranac lake 6er hiking challenge details and rules on. This group is a membership organization which recognizes those who have climbed the 46 high peaks in the adirondack mountains. Our key mission is to stock unique, high quality gear for the adventuresome. Big, bold, and beautiful, the adirondack high peaks have been a magnet for explorers for more than 150 years.
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Hike some of the fortysix high peaks of the adirondacks. Also have the lake placid 9er, saranac lake 6er, tupper lake triad hike. The adirondack fortysixers are an organization of hikers who have climbed all fortysix of the traditionally recognized high peaks of the adirondack mountains. If youre relatively new to hiking in general, id recommend holding off on the taller peaks at least for your first hike or two in the high peaks.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. This cherished communication is unique to the 46ers. The adk fortysixers, we climb the 46 peaks of the adirondak mountains. At the time, they were all thought to be over 4,000 feet. Of these challenges, the 46er dares you to climb the most mountains while the cranberry lake 50 challenges you to hike long. All but four of the high peaks are located in the lake. An adk 46er refers to an individual who has climbed all 46 high peaks of the adirondacks. The original list of high peaks included the 46 adirondack mountains that were higher than 4,000 feet. The 46ers are the people who hike all of new yorks 46 highest peaks.
This is your bible for high peaks trails and includes a detailed topographic map. Hikers who summit the 46 adirondack high peaks are able to register and. The mountaineer, located in keene valley, new york, the home of the adirondack high peaks, is an iconic outdoor specialty store that has been a purveyor of fine mountaineering and outdoor equipment since 1975. He became a 46er two years ago at the ripe old age of, and while he certainly did not have 20 extra pounds on him and tired knees when he accomplished it, i knew it was fresh in. Mark your accomplishment in the trail register, then head across berkeley green to bear essentials apparel, where you can purchase 6er apparel to let the. High peaks patches and saranac 6er patches patches. The original grouping of 46 peaks is still considered to be the adirondack high peaks and its quite a challenge to climb them all. A new high peaks hiking challenge news, sports, jobs. First created in the 1920s, it includes new yorks 46 adirondack peaks over 4,000 ft high with at least 300 ft of prominence. Are you an aspiring 46er or do you know someone who is. The first men to reach the top of all 46 peaks were brothers robert and george marshall and their friend herbert clark on june 10, 1925. An adk winter 46er refers to an individual who has climbed all 46 high peaks of the adirondacks during the winter season december 21 to march 21 inclusive.
Packing for winter hikes is more involved than preparing for summer excursions. The mountaineer adirondack mountain patches high peaks cyclery. From the soaring heights of marcy, to the quiet wilderness of seymour, there is scenery, vistas and terrain to suit just about every hiker. The 46 high peaks represent the official list of the 46 peaks over 4,000 feet of the adirondacks, as compiled by the adirondack fortysixers.