hikes

There is much to discover in the "forever wild" Adirondack mountains of upstate New York.

Aspiring to be an Adirondack 46er someday, I consider myself a "peakbagger" of sorts.

Here is a list of the hiking challenges I have completed and those currently in progress.

completed

Start Date: 09/09/2025

Finish Date: 09/27/2025

Distance Hiked: 51.43 miles

Elevation Gain: 12,356'

Time: 20 hours, 49 minutes

Hikes Completed: 12 of 12

Challenge Website

Lake George 12ster

Start Date: 10/06/2025

Finish Date: 10/06/2025

Distance Hiked: 7.05 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,843'

Time: 2 hours, 28 minutes

Hikes Completed: 3 of 3

Challenge Website

Tupper Lake Triad

Start Date: 10/02/2025

Finish Date: 10/18/2025

Distance Hiked: 24.31 miles

Elevation Gain: 6,059'

Time: 9 hours, 50 minutes

Hikes Completed: 8 of 8

Challenge Website

ADK Gateway 8 Challenge

Start Date: 10/29/2025

Finish Date: 10/29/2025

Distance Hiked: 8.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,437'

Time: 2 hours, 43 minutes

Hikes Completed: 4 of 4

Challenge Website

Moriah Challenge

Start Date: 09/16/2025

Finish Date: tbd

Distance Hiked: 14.31 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,642'

Time: 5 hours, 34 minutes

Hikes Completed: 5 of 23

Challenge Website

ADK Fire Tower Challenge

in progress

future

Saranac Lake 6er

Lake Placid 9er

Vermont 5 (4,000 footers)

Fulton County Five

Great 8 Trail Challenge

Fulton Chain Trifecta

Adirondack 46er (4,000 footers)