The 46 of 46 Podcast

This week's Summit Session brings back fan-favorite Erik Schlimmer where we'll talk about his new Adirondack history books, his outdoors adventures, the Cranberry Lake 50, and his new Adirondack toponym website, "Place Name Dude".

Pick Up Erik's Books at here

Visit Place Name Dude here

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Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

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Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS? 
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" will give you all the information you need to have a safe and successful Adirondack 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46outdoors.com! 


In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46outdoors.com to book me.

Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

This week I'm back with a Summit Session episode with fan-favorite Jonathan Zaharek! Jonathan stopped by the 46 Outdoors "shedquarters" to talk all about this week's solar eclipse along with his current adventure skiing the 46 High Peaks here in the Adirondacks, the completion of the Pilot Permit Program at the AMR trailhead, and more!

Pick up Jonathan's forthcoming guide book, Hiking the Adirondack 46 High Peaks HERE


Order my new book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

Order Links:
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link

Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46

Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" will give you all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!

Available now at www.46outdoors.com

Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.


Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

Bundle up and join us for a bone-chilling and exhilarating hike as we venture through the Macintyre Range for a winter day of subzero summitting- Algonquin, Iroquois, and Wright

Despite the forecast of -30° windchill at the summits and a frosty start at 0°, our spirits soared under the crystalline blue skies, proving that the best winter hiking conditions often come on the coldest, sunniest days.

You'll hear how diverse experiences—from first-timers to seasoned Adirondack 46’ers—meld on the trail, and how we navigate the biting cold with the warmth of good company and the promise of Blue Line Bakery cookies.

A memorable magical day in the snowcapped High Peaks.

Sign up for the email list at 46outdoors.com to join us on the next group hike!

Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com

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Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!

Order my new book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

Order Links
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link


Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

In this week's episode I share my transformative journey from facing personal health challenges to becoming an Adirondack 46'er and creating the Great Range Athlete training programs.

I'll dive into the pivotal moments that tested my resolve, like tough climbs up McKenzie Mountain and Big Slide, and how these experiences ignited a passion to help others prepare for the mountains.

Hear how the decision to change my lifestyle led to unexpected adventures, including starting this podcast, writing books, and guiding other hikers up the same mountains that once broke me.

Great Range Athlete isn't just about getting fit; it's about building a community of Adirondack enthusiasts who climb mountains for both the joy and the challenge.

Life is wild and you'll never know how one decision you make can change the trajectory of your life in an amazing way.


Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you in mountain-ready so your ADK hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!

Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com

Follow on Instagram & Facebook
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46


Order my new book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

Pre-Order Links
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link


Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

In this episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, journey with me on a stunning winter ascent of Cascade Mountain. After weeks under a blanket of gray, the Adirondacks were kissed by sunshine, setting the stage for perfect winter hiking conditions. With blue skies overhead and packed snow underfoot, it was time to catch a sunrise from the High Peaks.

My NEW website: www.46OUTDOORS.com



Pre-Order my new book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

Pre-Order Links
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link


Expansion of the 46 Outdoors Company: I'm thrilled to announce the growth of the 46 Outdoors Company. My commitment to enhancing your ADK outdoor experience has led me to develop new products and services that cater to the needs of Adirondack hikers and adventurers.

Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the Adirondack outdoor community in new and innovative ways.


Introducing Great Range Athlete: Achieving your peak performance in the mountains has never been easier, thanks to Great Range Athlete. This new venture offers specialized training programs strategically designed to prepare you for the rigors of mountain hiking. Whether you're aiming to tackle your first summit or challenging yourself with more demanding peaks, Great Range Athlete provides the guidance, structure, and support your need to succeed.

Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you in mountain-ready so your ADK hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!

This week I officially announce all the projects I've been working on behind the scenes here at 46/46 Headquarters including the new website and expansion of the 46 Outdoors Company, to the creation of Great Range Athlete, and most importantly, my new book, Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line, is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IndieBound!


My NEW website: www.46OUTDOORS.com



Expansion of the 46 Outdoors Company: I'm thrilled to announce the growth of the 46 Outdoors Company. My commitment to enhancing your ADK outdoor experience has led me to develop new products and services that cater to the needs of Adirondack hikers and adventurers. Visit 46outdoors.com to explore our latest offerings and learn how we're supporting the outdoor community in new and innovative ways.

Introducing Great Range Athlete: Achieving your peak performance in the mountains has never been easier, thanks to Great Range Athlete. This new venture offers specialized training programs designed to prepare you for the rigors of mountain hiking. Whether you're aiming to tackle your first summit or challenging yourself with more demanding peaks, Great Range Athlete provides the guidance and support you need to succeed.

Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you in mountain shape so your ADK hiking adventure can be an overwhelming success!

"Adirondack Campfire Stories" Book Pre-Order: I'm also delighted to announce the pre-order launch of my new book, "Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore from Inside the Blue Line." This collection of tales and folklore brings the spirit of the Adirondacks to life, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the mystique and beauty of this cherished region. Secure your copy today on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or IndieBound (links below) and prepare to be captivated by the legends that have shaped the Adirondack's rich heritage.


Pre-Order my new book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line

Pre-Order Links
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link


Tune into this episode as I delve into the details of these exciting developments, share the inspiration behind each project, and discuss how they'll enhance your Adirondack adventures. 2024 is set to be a landmark year, and I can't wait to continue along this journey with you. Thank...

This week on the 46 of 46 Podcast we welcome Neil Luckhurst to the Summit Sessions. Neil is a renowned figure in the Adirondack hiking community.

Neil's not just a hiker; he's a trailblazer known for his incredible charity work and awe-inspiring mountain feats.

From bushwhacking all 46 High Peaks to completing a single-season winter 100 highest, Neil's experiences are nothing short of legendary.

In this episode, Neil discusses his latest endeavor: a winter thru-hike of the 46 high peaks to support the Forest Rangers Foundation. He also reflects on his past charity events, like the Winter 46 in 10 days and the challenging Project 100.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Neil Luckhurst, a man whose passion for the Adirondacks and dedication to giving back to the mountains and the community are truly extraordinary.

DONATE TO THIS EXTRAORDINARY CAUSE AT
www.ADKHighPeaksFoundation.org

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
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If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Happy New Year everyone! This week I'm kicking off 2024 with a Summit Sessions in the Santanoni Range...kind of.

My guest this week, ADK native Kyle Lang, joins me to discuss the world premeire of his new original play, "Times Square". This story takes place at the beloved trail junction in the Santanoni Range of the Adirondack High Peaks known as Times Square.

The Times Square WORLD PREMIERE is January 26 & 27 at 7:00pm at the Ticonderoda High School auditorium in Ticonderoga, NY.


Adirondack 46'ers get free admission! You won't want to miss this one!

Synopsis:
Tom guides his friend Jordan to Times Square; not the one in New York City, but a small clearing deep in the Santanoni Range of the Adirondacks. From this junction, Tom waits for Jordan to complete three grueling climbs and finish New York’s most epic hiking challenge: the 46 High Peaks. As he waits for Jordan’s return, Tom experiences countless colorful characters--teens from a summer camp, a pair of former lovers, two barefoot hikers, and a man looking for his dog, among others--and points them in the right direction as they try to navigate the area’s frustrating maze of unmaintained herd paths. But literal direction is not the only aid these eccentrics need, as they try to cope with their own misery and mishaps. Times Square is a story of hilarity and heartbreak, of unity, and divergence.

Get more info here at the Facebook group here


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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
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If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week is my annual New Years Sessions where I recap all the episodes from the year and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into each one. On top of that you'll hear many stories from listeners about how the Adirondack Park changed their life. These stories are inspirational to say the least.

Thank you for another great year of podcasting with you here on The 46 of 46 Podcast!
- James

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This year on this special Christmas edition of The 46 of 46 Podcast i'll be putting an Adirondack twist on the classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" with the new story of Crank the Adirondack Hermit.

How Crank The Adirondack Hermit Stole Christmas

In the frost-kissed realm of the Adirondack High Peaks, where snowflakes dance and the north wind speaks,
Lived a hermit named Crank, with a heart so small,
Scorning the winter hiking season, Christmas and all.

Crank’s cave overlooked Marcy, with its cap of white,
And the MacIntyre range under the moon's soft light.
"Cursed be the hikers with their festive cheer,
Invading my solitude, year after year."

But this Christmas Eve, as the stars twinkled with glee,
Crank hatched a plan, wicked as could be.
"I'll steal their merry, their gear, and their feasts,
We'll see how they like these unwelcome beasts."

Down to Marcy Dam, he slithered with spite,
Where campers slept soundly in the frosty night.
One by one, he snatched sleeping bags, boots, and sacks,

Leaving behind only footprints in the snow's soft tracks.

But not content with just one mischievous spree,
He thought, "There's more to be done, much more by me."

To Lake Colden he went, under the moon's soft glow,
Stealing boots and jackets from the slumbering folks below.
By the light of his lantern, he worked through the night,
Taking what he pleased, but keeping out of their sight.

Next to the feldspar lean-to, where hikers dreamt of High Peaks,
He stole their maps and compasses, leaving them for weeks.
"Not a trail will they find, not a path will they know,
In circles they'll wander, in the heavy high peak's snow."

His heart chuckled as he imagined the morrow,
Campers waking to Christmas with sorrow.
But as he pilfered and plundered through the silent night,
A strange feeling arose, a flicker of light.

Amidst his cold caper, he paused to behold,
A family sharing a blanket, young and old.
Laughing and singing, a carol so sweet,
In the face of adversity, they wouldn't admit defeat.

Crank's heart, though icy, began to melt,
For a warmth like Christmas he'd never felt.
"These people, they share joy in the face of the cold,
Perhaps there's more to Hiking and Christmas than what I've been told."

With a newfound resolve, he returned every little bit,
Under the glow of the stars on a trail so brightly lit.
And as the campers awoke to Christmas Day's light,
They found their belongings, their faces bright.

But Crank didn't stop with just righting his wrong,
He joined the campers, Hiking along.
Sharing hot cocoa and stories so grand,
In the heart of the wilderness, hand in hand.

On Marcy's high summit, Colden's trap dyke,
In the MacIntyre range, he now found joy in the hike.
No longer just a hermit, hidden from sight,
But a friend of the mountains, sharing Christmas delight.

He helped a lost hiker find her way to the peak,
Shared his knowledge with campers, no longer so bleak.
And with every kind deed, Crank's heart grew wide,
In the love of the mountains, he now took pride.

And so in the Adirondacks, where the wild rivers flow,
Lives Crank, once a hermit, in the Christmas glow.
Amongst hikers and campers, he shares his tales so grand,
A part of the wilderness, forever hand in hand.

So if you wander the High Peaks, and a friendly face you seek,
Remember old Crank, once so sullen and bleak.
In the heart of these mountains, where adventures never cease,
Crank found his Christmas spirit, in the Adirondack's sweet peace.


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Join us on the 46 of 46 Podcast for a thrilling Summit Session with Syd Steger, who shares her exhilarating story breaking the self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Lake Placid 9'er Challenge here in the Adirondacks.

Syd reveals the story start to finish of how she climbed all nine peaks with incredible speed, determination, and strategic planning. Her journey offers valuable insights into endurance and adventure, inspiring hikers and runners alike.

Tune in to this episode to explore Syd's remarkable feat and the lessons it offers for all who seek to push their limits in the great outdoors.

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

In this gripping episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, join me as I recount another unforgettable Adirondack adventure. This week I trade my trekking poles and backpack for a compound bow and fanny pack as I tell the story of my 2023 archery buck.

This isn't just a story of hunting; it's a journey filled with highs and lows, humor, and a thrilling display of determination in the clutch moments.

Whether you're a seasoned hunter, an Adirondack enthusiast, or someone who appreciates a good outdoors story with a mix of emotions and humor, this episode is for you. Join me on another adventure where persistence meets the wild beauty of the Adirondack Park.

PS- I promise you've never heard a hunting story delivered like this.

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

It's November and that means it's Deer season in the Adirondacks! This week Adirondack hunting and fishing guide Wes LaBar of LaBar Guide Services come on to talk about his self-taught hunting journey, that began as a kid in the southern ADK, to becoming a deadly Big Woods hunter and sought after guide.

In this episode we talk about Wes's journey as a hunter and guide, tracking and still hunting in the ADK, and much more!


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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This October Sessions rolls on here on The 46 of 46 Podcast with an ADK Campfire Story Double Feature!

ADK Campfire Stories Double Feature
1.) The Echoes of Big Moose Lake
2.) The Shadow of the Adirondacks

First up, we'll dive deep into the chilling waters of Big Moose Lake as we unravel the tragic tale of Grace Brown. Was it a crime of passion or a dark secret taken to the grave? Then, the journey continues into the heart of the Adirondacks to the town of Speculator. Tread cautiously through the haunting landscape was once stalked by notorious serial killer, Robert Garrow.

From love gone horribly wrong to a manhunt that gripped an entire region, this double feature promises to send shivers down your spine. True crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and all those intrigued by mysteries of the past - you won't want to miss this episode!

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

The October Sessions roll on as Adam and Jake from the ADK Youtube channel, Blue Line Bigfoot, return! Adam and Jake will tell spooky stories from their lives and others inside the ADK. Good old fashioned fun around the campfire!

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

The 4th Annual October Sessions are back on The 46 of 46 Podcast! There's no better way to kick off the most wonderful time of year than with the 4th installment of the Bigfoot in the Blue Line series here on the October Sessions!

The mysteries of the Adirondacks lie just beyond the next tree line...

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PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week I dive into the life lessons I have learned thanks to the greatest teacher I've ever had, the Adirondack Mountains.

The mountains will teach you a lot about yourself and real life if you let them…

1. No one can get you to the summit. It’s up to you to do the work.

2. One foot in front of the other IS the formula. This will never change. Too tired to get back down? Too bad. You still have to walk back whether you want to or not.

3. The mountains don’t care about you. If you disrespect them you will be put in your place.

4. Your bank account, status in life, skin color, age, sex, etc are all irrelevant. The mountains don’t care. You will either get to the summit or you won’t exactly the same as everyone else.

5. Climbing a mountain is hard. But so rewarding when you finally make it to the top. But if you quit easily you’ll never experience the top.

6. If you turn around because it’s “too hard” the mountain doesn’t care. It will remain unchanged. The only one who loses is you.

7. Every mountain has its place in the story

Connect on Social Media:
Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

My Website:
WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!


Available now at www.46of46.com!

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week I had the pleasure of having a fellow northeast outdoors podcaster on my show, Martin Armitage of the Papa Bear Hiked Podcast. Martin had a big Adirondack outing planned for the year but sometimes the weather does not care about our plans and we have to make changes to our itinerary. Hear about Martin's ADK trip now!

Find Martin at
www.PapaBearHikes.com


Find the podcast on Instagram & Facebook: @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram: @jamesappleton46

WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

The Northeast 115 list is a list of the 115 mountains over 4,000' elevation. The mountains are in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Imagine thru-hiking this entire list in one effort? That's exactly what Will Robison did. An unbelievable feat made up of mountains, trails, and roads as he went from the Catskill Mountains, to the Adirondack Mountains, to the Green Mountains, White Mountains, and the High Peaks of Maine.

What an adventure! Hear the whole story now!

Part one will take us through what led to this journey and the adventure story starting with the Catskills and completing the Adirondack 46. In part two we will leave the Blue Line of the ADK and get the rest of the story as Will walked to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

One of the most amazing feats I've ever heard. You will not want to miss this special 2-part Summit Session!

Connect on Social Media:
Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

My Website:
WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

The Northeast 115 list is a list of the 115 mountains over 4,000' elevation. The mountains are in New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Imagine thru-hiking this entire list in one effort? That's exactly what Will Robison did. An unbelievable feat made up of mountains, trails, and roads as he went from the Catskill Mountains, to the Adirondack Mountains, to the Green Mountains, White Mountains, and the High Peaks of Maine.

What an adventure! Hear the whole story now!

Part one will take us through what led to this journey and the adventure story starting with the Catskills and completing the Adirondack 46. In part two we will leave the Blue Line of the ADK and get the rest of the story as Will walked to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

One of the most amazing feats I've ever heard. You will not want to miss this special 2-part Summit Session!

Connect on Social Media:
Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

My Website:
WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

Throughout the 1930s a fierce competition among several ‘mountain marathoners’ was unfolding here in the Adirondack Mountains. In 1932, Bob Marshall set the bar high with the now infamous ‘Bob Marshall Traverse’ covering 13 high peaks & Mt Jo. Not to be outdone, on July 29, 1936 Herbert L. Malcolm made the final known contribution to this friendly competition - climbing 12 high peaks, 5 low peaks and ascending 25,552 vertical feet in 24 hours.

On August 5, 2023 Katie Rhodes set out to follow in Malcolm's footsteps tackling the Malcolm Traverse and she's going to take us through the feat mountain by mountain.

Follow Katie on Instagram @rhodes_and_trails

Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week's Summit Sessions continues on the theme of showcasing people pushing themselves mentally and physically in the Adirondacks as Sara King comes on to tell us all about her journey from the couch to the Wakely Dam Ultra 55K. An inspiring journey sure to motivate you to keep on keeping on.

Follow Sara on Instagram @spunda_sass

Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

WWW.46of46.COM

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week I'm back with an episode from the trail running around in the ADK backcountry with 46/46 fan-favorite, Jonathan Zaharek.

This week we spent the day in the High Peaks summiting Colvin, Blake, Nippletop, and Dial.

Come with us from the trailhead to the summit and back again!

www.46of46.com

Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast
Follow James on instagram @jamesappleton46

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week I welcome back the beloved and former 46 of 46 guest, Bethany Garretson, to dive deeper into the 101 FKT's she has set here in the Adirondacks and around the country. We get into her mindset and why she pushes herself in the mountains and what she's had to overcome to get there. Hear the whole story behind her success!

"Don't waste your gifts"
- Bethany Garretson

Follow Bethany on Instagram @bethany.climbs

Find the podcast on social media @46of46podcast

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

Fifteen hours before the race kicked off, I spontaneously signed up to run the Lake Placid Half-Marathon, a 13.1 mile trek around Lake Placid.

However I have never run even half that distance before...

But the mind is a powerful thing.

Come on the race with me as I embark on a different kind of Adirondack Adventure in this special episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast.

www.lakeplacidmarathon.com

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

Summertime has arrived and that means it's time to get outside!

What better place to do it than the Adirondack Park. This week I'll dive into my Top 10 things to do in the Adirondacks here in summer 2023!

Planning an Adirondack vacation?
Great, this list should help inspire you on ways to get the most out of your ADK adventure!

Links mentioned in the episode:
The Adirondack Experience Museum: https://www.theadkx.org/
Enchanted Forest Water Safari https://www.watersafari.com/
North Creek Rail Bike Tours https://www.revrail.com/north-creek-railbiking
Ausable Chasm https://www.ausablechasm.com/
Bike ADK www.bikeadk.com

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

This week I dive in with a Hiking Etiquette 101 episode designed to help shorten new hikers learning curve when it comes to climbing mountains so they can avoid those early trail etiquette woes.

Visit the Leave No Trace Organization's website at
www.LNT.org

PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

In this new episode I address a question I get asked often, "How do I stay get in shape to climb the high peaks if I don't live near any mountains?". This week I will offer what I believe to be the best way to get into "High Peaks Shape" from wherever you live so that you're ready to climb some mountains. I'll go over the muscles to strengthen and the best ways to do it!

As someone who spends a good deal of time in the gym this is a subject I love to talk about!



PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

Save on your next order at CloudSplitter Coffee using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

See you on the trails!

In this Summit Sessions I'll speak with Jordan Ross, founder of the non-profit Trout Power and JP Ross Fly Rods, about conservation, fly fishing, and life in the Adirondack Park. In this episode we get into how important fish are to the overall eco system, our drinking water, how to start fishing for under $30, and much more.

Check out Jordan's conservation work with Trout Power at
www.troutpower.org

JP Ross Fly Rods:
https://www.jprossflyrods.com/

This episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast is sponsored by CloudSplitter Coffee!
Save on your next order using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

In this episode it's just me solo on the mic talking all about Mud Season in the ADK. I'll get into the Do's and Do Not's and leave you some terrific alternatives to continue getting outdoors during this time of year.

This episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast is sponsored by CloudSplitter Coffee!
Save on your next order using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

In this edition of ADIRONDACK PIONEERS I'll discuss Grace Hudowalski, the first woman to summit all 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks!

A lifelong conservationist, hiker, photographer, and writer beloved by thousands, this woman was a trailblazer of epic proportions. She helped create the Adirondack 46'ers organization, was an advocate for protecting the ADK Park, and so much more!


This episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast is sponsored by CloudSplitter Coffee!
Save on your next order using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

Grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.comand use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

In this Summit Session I had the pleasure of speaking with Evan and Hilary from Pure Adirondacks. Pure ADK is my favorite and in my mind is the quintessential brand of the ADK. In this conversation we discuss the evolution of their company and have a good old fashioned conversation about our beloved Adirondack Park and all the outdoors recreation opportunities it provides!

Head over to their site and grab some ADK-inspired apparel and goods at www.PureADK.com
As always use the promo code "46PODCAST" to save 15% off your order!


This episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast is sponsored by CloudSplitter Coffee!
Save on your next order using the promo code ADK10
CloudSplitter Coffee: For The Love of the Grind
https://cloudsplittercoffee.com/

If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Continuing on with my winter education series comes Winter Camping 101. If you've always thought camping in the middle of winter is crazy, you're right! But we are all a little crazy and this episode will lay the foundation for you to learn all about winter camping. Don't know it til you try it, there is a magical quality to being in the woods in the winter when the sun rises.

Available now!

This episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast is sponsored by CloudSplitter Coffee! Save on your next order using the promo code ADK10
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If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!


PLANNING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

The man, the myth, the legend, Jonathan Zaharek, was back in the Adirondacks and it felt appropriate to get an episode in with him. He is a constant character and fan-favorite here in the 46/46 Universe so we caught up, talked winter hiking, the FISU World University Games, and more.

Check out Jonthan's photography at
www.jonathanzphotography.com

If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!

LOOKING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet.
Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

In need of a New York State licensed guide for your next Adirondack adventure?
I offer both in-person and virtual guiding services!
I'll guide you up the mountains and back or help you plan your adventure virtually, answer your questions, and help you create a solid plan!
Check out www.46of46.com to book me.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

In this episode of the Summit Sessions Hollywood stuntman, Tom Place, comes on the show to talk about his current journey as he entered the world of winter hiking starting with a frozen day climbing in jeans and a leather jacket, to where he is today. A great story many of us can relate to as we learn with each trip into the mountains.


If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!

LOOKING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

Looking for a licensed Adirondack guide or a virtual guide?
Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Need a licensed guide? Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

This Christmas Eve I'm throwing it back to this fan-favorite Christmas episode because 'tis the season and because this episode should be listened to every Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas everyone!

If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Need a licensed guide? Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

In the final part of this Winter Hiking 101 series I dive into different emergency situations you can encounter while winter hiking such as avalanche safety, frost bite, hypothermia, and more!

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Need a licensed guide? Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

In Part 2 of this 3-part WINTER HIKING 101 Series I'll get into everything that goes INSIDE your backpack while winter hiking. From your food, to water, to water hacks, to the 10-essentials and why, along with a number of additional items worth keeping in your pack, followed by what to expect during the actual hiking experience. To finish off the episode we'll go on a virtual (audio) hike to demonstrate how the gear and practices I've been talking about are put into action on the mountain.

Grab your pen and paper and take notes!

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Need a licensed guide? Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

In this 3-part series I'm going to tackle ALL THINGS WINTER HIKING in the most depth you'll find anywhere in a podcast form!

I'm going to discuss everything from the ground up such as researching your hike, to layering, to food, water, equipment, snowshoes, avalanche safety, hypothermia, and more.

This series will tackle everything! In part 1 I break down researching your hikes, what to know ahead of time, and everything that goes ON your body while you're hiking from base layers to pants, jackets, socks, snowshoes, boots, and more!

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Need a licensed guide? Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

As the hunting season is in full swing and snow is on the ground here in mid-November what better time to talk tracking deer in the ADK. My guest on the Summit Sessions this week is a lifelong hunter who is well beyond his years in his hunting experience and accomplishments and he's here to talk all about tracking deer in the Adirondacks. Get ready for ADK Deer Tracking 101!

Looking to hike the 46 High Peaks? Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

The October Sessions rolls on for one more week here with some spooky stories experienced by a listener of the podcast at her camp in Inlet. Inlet lies in the western part of the Adirondack Park and many places out there are without electricity so when the sun goes down it becomes "Adirondack Dark in the Adirondack Park". Grab some popcorn, dim the lights, and enjoy the show!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

The 3rd Annual October Sessions on The 46 of 46 Podcast rolls on! This week I'll be talking with North Creek-natives Adam and Jake from the Youtube channel, Blueline Bigfoot, all about Adirondack bigfoot encounters, UFO stories from inside the Park, floating balls of light, and more. There's definitely more than meets the eye here in this "dismal wilderness" known as the Adirondack Park.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

It's October and that means the October Sessions are BACK! What better way to kick it off than with another edition of the Bigfoot in the Blue Line series. This year I spoke with Dave who had a chilling face-to-face encounter while camping in the Tupper Lake region with a creature that can only be described at a sasquatch. Dave joins me to tell the entire story start to finish!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In the summer of 2022, 4-year old Thea McElwaine became the youngest Adirondack 46'er in history! A journey she began at just under 3 years old with her dad climbing Cascade and Porter back in 2020. An absolutely incredible story. Her dad, Colt McElwaine, joins me to discuss their journey to 46, how it began, how it went, and how to get young kids outdoors. A must listen to parents or people in search of inspiration. Tune in to a special interview with Thea at the end of the episode!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

The Adirondack Canoe Classic, also known as the "The 90-Miler", is a 90 mile canoe race over three days every September here in the ADK. It's been going on for over 30 years and this week I have first-timer Nick Hall to talk about his experience paddling all 90 miles. Nick takes us through the journey, day by day, start to finish. The miles, the views, the ups, the downs, the lessons learned, and so much more.

Follow along on the map (link below) to see the adventure unfold before your very eyes (and ears!)

Adirondack Canoe Classic Info & Maps
https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/adirondack90miler/

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this episode of the Summit Sessions we will finally hear from the man behind the ADK Fun Police instagram page! A discussion about Adirondack conservation, outdoor education, permits and more!

Find him online @ADKFunPolice

If you're looking to try winter hiking this winter check out my Winter Hiking 101 series to help you get prepared for a safe and succesful winter hiking adventure!

LOOKING TO HIKE THE 46 HIGH PEAKS?
My 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" is the perfect place to start to get all the information you need to have a safe and successful 46'er journey!
Available now at www.46of46.com!
Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

Looking for a licensed Adirondack guide or a virtual guide?
Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

In the most epic rematch of the century, I will finally return to battle my arch nemesis, Cliff Mountain.

The first time I climbed Cliff and Redfield I spontaneously added them to my day while standing atop of Mt Marcy and lets just say it made an already long day a really, really long day totaling 17 hours, roughly 8k' gain, and 26 miles. Due to that my feelings on the mud-pit known as Cliff Mountain that day, my opinion may be skewed so it was time to revisit Cliff (and Redfield) with fresh legs, fresh lungs, and a fresh mind.

Cliff and Redfield, here we go!

Looking to start hiking in the Adirondacks? New to hiking and the outdoors in general? Great! The Lake Placid 9'er is the perfect place to get you started! Check out www.LakePlacid9er.com for everything you need to know to begin a successful Adirondack hiking adventure!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this special solo-episode I unload all of my thoughts regarding the hiking challenges that make up the Adirondack hiking and outdoors culture. Are they a good thing? Are they a bad thing? As someone who runs one of these challenges I see a lot of the behind-the-scenes so in light of the potential changes regarding the Saranac Lake 6'er I felt it was a good time to share some insight.

To learn more about the Lake Placid 9'er Hiking Challenge visit:
www.LakePlacid9er.com

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

Is there a better place to enjoy a summer vacation than the Adirondacks? I don't think there is. So instead of traveling for our vacation this summer we decided to pack up the kids and the car and venture all around the Blue Line and explore our own home here in the ADK in a whole new way. A classic "Staycation".

In this episode I chronicle our whole week, where we went, what we did, the towns we visited, the mountains we climbed, the ice cream stands we visited, the waterparks we enjoyed, all from right here in the Adirondack Park. Come along for the journey on the Appleton Adirondack Staycation 2022!

Almanzo Wilder Farm
https://almanzowilderfarm.com/

Lake George Expedition Park / Dino Roar Valley
https://lgepark.com/

Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
https://www.theadkx.org/

Enchanted Forest Water Safari
https://www.watersafari.com/

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this Summit Session Jay Wojcik from the Dax Woods Wanderer Youtube channel came on to chat about his recent 10-day canoeing and fishing expedition in the St Regis canoe area of the Adirondacks complete with snow storms, trout, Easter dinner, multi-mile portages, and strange experiences.

Check out Jay's Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/DaxWoodsWanderer

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

This episode is for all my fellow history lovers! Coming back this week is former podcast guest and fan-favorite, author Erik Schlimmer, who gives us a full history lesson of the first settlers to move to our beloved Adirondack Park circa 1700's. If you think it's tough living up here now, imagine it in the early 1700's!

Be on the lookout this autumn for new books from Erik with this information and much, much more.
In the meantime pick up Erik's other Adirondack books at www.beechwoodbks.com and www.transadk.com

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

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In this first episode of my new "Adirondack Pioneers" series here on The 46 of 46 Podcast I tell the story of historic and iconic Adirondack Guide Orson "Old Mountain" Phelps. Old Mountain Phelps lived in Keene Valley, cut the first trail up his beloved Mt Marcy, and found fame as an iconic figure from the Adirondack Wilderness in the 1800's.

Information on this episode came from the book The History of the Adirondacks

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

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The Adirondack Park is truly an outdoors lover's paradise and there's so much more to this 6-million acre playground than just climbing mountains. Doug Haney from Bike Adirondacks stopped by the studio to talk all about the amazing things his organization is doing for the mountain biking and cycling community in the ADK. I have said it many times, the mountain biking opportunities in the ADK is the best kept outdoors secret here in the Park.

Check out Doug's organization and the amazing resource that is Bike ADK and sign up for an event at:
www.BikeADK.com

You can also save 25% on all casual apparel at BikeADK.com using the promo code 46OF46 at checkout!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this Summit Session episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast I speak with Billy Rudd to hear about the healing journey the Adirondack High Peaks took him through during his Single Season Winter 46. A great conversation about winter hiking, and the healing powers these mountains possess.

Check out Billy's Coffee Company, Cloudsplitter Coffee
www.CloudsplitterCoffee.com

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

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Jonathan Zaharek stops by once again to catch up on his current quest to be the first recorded person to complete every marked trail in the winter in High Peaks, known as Red Lining. A great way to explore new areas and familiar areas in new ways. We talk all about his camping in -28 degree temperatures, backcountry skiing, and more!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

Part 2 of this incredible story of Matt Mochella setting the new unsupported FKT of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks takes us through days 3, 4, and 5. A lot of miles, only a few hours of sleep, hallucinations, and more miles. Here we go!

If you missed Part 1, go back and listen to the previous episode and then come back for the conclusion. Unless you want to listen in reverse order on purpose. In that case, Party on, Wayne.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

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This week's Summit Session is a 2-part episode because we had to hear the story in its entirety and thats how the cookie crumbled. In summer 2021 Matt Mochella set a brand new Unsupported FKT (Fastest Known Time) of the 46 High Peaks in just under five days, breaking the previous record by more than 24-hours! An amazing story of determination and grit. In part 1 Matt breaks down his planning, gear, food, and takes us through the first couple days, day by day, peak by peak. Congratulations, Matt!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

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Happy New Year! I hope you all survived the vortex as we entered into a new year here on planet earth. Welcome to the second annual New Year's Session here on The 46 of 46 Podcast. On this episode I will go back to the start of the year and recap each and every episode and guest and offer some fun facts and behind-the-scenes information about the episode. This is a good way to let you know what episode you may have missed and should go back to listen to, or remind you of an episode you may want to hear again. Thanks for all the support and may 2022 be a much better year than the last two have been!

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

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In this episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast I'll tell the story about the notorious plane crash of 1969 in Cold Brook Pass, nestled in the MacIntyre Range between Mt Marshall and Iroquois. Like many Adirondack plane crash sites this plane is still there and is often visited by high peaks hikers. Hear the entire story today from the crash, to the pilot, to the heroic search and rescue efforts of the Adirondack Forest Rangers and the entire search and rescue team. This is an episode you will not want to miss! I dare say this real true story is probably more interesting than the last Hollywood film you watched.

Special thanks to retired Ranger Scott Van Laer for information about this incredible search and rescue survival story.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

I am thrilled to announce on this episode what I have been working on over the past couple of months. I have taken a lot of the information given throughout the 100 episodes of the 46 of 46 Podcast and written an eBook called "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks" and it's available for purchase today at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab. This book will help guide hikers on their journey from one to 46. Pick up a copy today or recomend it to a friend who is going through their 46'er journey.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

Listener discretion is advised for this ADK Campfire Story (if you listen to these campfire stories with your kids I'd strongly recommend listening without them beforehand to determine if it will be ok for your child.)

Just in time for Halloween I'm back with a spooky Adirondack Campfire Story here on The 46 of 46 Podcast. The local legend of the Faust Lumberjack. This story takes place on the outskirts of Tupper Lake, NY in the area formerly known as Faust, NY.

Is it true? Is it fiction? Hard to say, really. You be the judge. This is a story filled with love, loss, lumberjacks, murder, blood, and ghosts with "unfinished business".

"The Legend of the Faust Lumberjack" ADK Campfire Story was Written and Performed
by James Appleton

Original Story from TupperLake.com

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

Pick up some premium quality tea from ADK Tea Co. and use the promo code "46podcast" to get 15% off your order! Visit www.ADKTeaCo.store and enjoy some hot tea this Fall!

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Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

Summer is over and that means the crisp Fall air is upon us. For some that means pumpkin spice and flannel shirts, for others that means it's time to get in the woods and fill the freezer for the winter. It's hunting season.

As a lover of all things Adirondacks and all things outdoors I am excited for hunting season because hunting and hiking have a lot of similarities. Putting on many miles deep in the backcountry in search of adventure, climbing mountains, interacting with nature, becoming one with nature. It's not surprising that so many hunters love to hike and hikers love to hunt.

Since this weekend kicks off the rifle season I thought, "why not do another episode about hunting in the Adirondacks"? This week I have author, professional archer, and ADK native Todd Mead on to talk all about the nuances of deer hunting in the "dismal wilderness" that is the Adirondack Park and just how much effort in the backcountry goes into finding deer in such a large and dense space like this 6-million acre state park known as the ADK.

Whether you're a hunter or not I think you'll continue to appreciate just how unique the outdoors in the Adirondack Park is from my conversation with Todd.

Todd's website is www.toddmead.com where you can pick up his latest book, "Pursuing Public Land Bucks"

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

Welcome back to the October Sessions here on The 46 of 46 Podcast! My favorite month of the year. Since last year's October Sessions was met with such joy I am back with another Bigfoot encounter from the Adirondack Park here on Bigfoot in the Blue Line Part 2. My guest this week, an avid backcountry hunter, had a terrifying encounter while hunting and fishing deep in the remote northern Adirondacks. He's here to take us through the entire story.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this special 46 of 46 episode Jonathan Zaharek will take us through his latest feat out in the high peaks where he climbed 25 high peaks in 25 hours. An absolutely unreal feat. 56 miles, 26k' elevation gain, in 25 straight hours. Jonathan takes us with him on the trail to hear the entire story.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this special-edition episode I decided it was finally time to dedicate a show solely to informing listeners of the rules and regulations regarding camping and campfires in the Adirondack Park. Often there is confusion and a slight ignorance regarding the regulations and I hope to lay those to rest with this episode. Take a listen and see how many of the regulations you already knew and take note of the ones you didn't know.

At the end of the episode I will announce the winners of the 46 of 46 200K Giveaway! Winners should email me at 46of46podcast@gmail.com with your name and mailing address. Thanks to everybody who entered and for listening to the podcast!
The winners are:
Instagram Names:
@jimstagnitti
@fortyjreksr
@38eva
@thepblady
@kringle24
@shortstack_inthedacks
@bigironbackpacking

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this week's trail episode I'll take you with me on my backcountry adventure up Silver Lake Mountain in the Taylor Pond Wild Forest. A mountain the doesn't beat around the bush as it's short, steep, and to the point, leading to "massive" views on a large rock ledge at the summit. It's hard to beat little gems like this peak and it did not disappoint.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

This week I'm bringing to you another story from an amazing young woman doing amazing things out on the Adirondack trails. Thirteen year old, Eleena Toukatly, is now the youngest and only teenaged finisher of the Lake Placid Ultra 9'er. She's also already an Adirondack 46'er. What were you doing at 13 years old? This week we go through her entire story of her Lake Placid Ultra 9'er peak by peak and get the full scoop of the day. Spoilers, it ended with a Stewarts victory milkshake!

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

To learn more about the Lake Placid 9'er visit www.LakePlacid9er.com

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

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This week's Summit Session brings back a couple former podcast guests, Unsupported 46 High Peaks thruhike FKT holder's Bethany Garretson and Katie Rhodes where they discuss Bethany's most recent FKT attempt, this time gunning for the supported FKT of the 46 High Peaks. It's a great story with a lot of laughs along the way.

Want to donate to Bethany's Superhero 46 SheJumps mission? SheJumps is a non-profit that increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Here is the link:
https://superhero46forshejumps.causevox.com/

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

As always use the promo code "46podcast" to save 15% off your order at www.PureAdirondacks.com

Pick up some Campfire Blend steeped coffee packs for your next camping trip at www.RecessCoffee.com and save 10% with the promo code "recess46"

If you're in the market for a new tent check out www.CruaOutdoors.com

In this episode of the Summit Sessions I finally get to share Liz Bacelar's amazing story of becoming an Adirondack 46'er in nine months. Like so many in 2020 the Covid shutdown drastically changed Liz's professional career and life and during that time on a whim she sought out nature and climbed Mt Marcy and the Adirondack Mountains did what the Adirondack Mountains do; captured her heart and completely changed her life forever. Liz's journey from the high-end fashion industry of New York City to climbing High Peaks in the dead of winter in a few short months time is an inspiring story and Liz is the definition of seeking refuge in nature and from there the mountains will do the rest. Liz Bacelar, the Brazilian with snowshoes.

Visit Liz's website at www.LizBacelar.com

If you want to support the show and what I do head over www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, and more.

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

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A sunny day on the trail had me finally hiking the giant ridge between two big mountains that hover over Lake Placid, NY once and for all. The Moose-Mckenzie Traverse. Despite having climbed these mountains separately many times before, the mysterious 3-mile ridge that connects them both has been calling my name for years, so today was the day.

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This week is an episode unlike any other here on The 46 of 46 Podcast as Jonathan Zaharek and I engage in a unique race. A race to the Adirondack Loj in Lake Placid from the Upper Works trailhead. Jonathan would be trail running the 10 miles through the high peaks and I would be driving my van the 68 miles between trailheads. Who will win the Race to the Loj?

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In this unique Summit Session I have the privilege of speaking to director and filmmaker, Seth Breedlove, of Small Town Monsters, to discuss his latest film entitled "On the Trail of Bigfoot: The Journey" which came out this week. If you've followed this podcast long enough you'll know I thoroughly enjoy two things; the Adirondacks and Bigfoot, and this documentary combines those two things.

Seth and his crew shot their latest film primarily in the Adirondack Park as they searched for Bigfoot and answers to "if a creature of this nature does exist, it would likely be in a place like the Adirondacks". In this episode Jonathan Zaharek stops by the studio and we chat with Seth about his new film, what brought him to the ADK for the film, and his love for the Adirondack Park. This was a fun conversation.

Check out Seth's company and films at www.SmallTownMonsters.com or rent/purchase the film on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu, and more.

In this new Summit Session Spotlight I'll shine the light on another person who got creative with the outdoors right in their own backyard. This week's spotlight is on Paul Fuzinski, host of the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, who decided to paddle the 137-mile Maumee River from end to end simply because "he could". Not because it was some sought after local accomplishment to achieve but simply to do something fun and different in the outdoors right in his home state. All it takes is a little creativity, and some will, to have an outdoors adventure wherever you call home.

In this Summit Session I'll talk with Tim and Henry Horvath, a father-son hiking duo who recently completed an unsupported winter thruhike of the 138-mile Northville-Placid Trail and in doing so set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) at 7 days 9 hours 0 minutes. Tim and Henry are accomplished hikers and we break down their trip from the planning, to the gear they brought, and go day by day through their incredible winter adventure across the Adirondack Park's most remote land.

Here's Tim and Henry's trip report from the Fastest Known Time website:
https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/henry-horvath-tim-horvath-northville-lake-placid-trail-ny-2021-03-15

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In this first "Summit Sessions Spotlight" episode I'll be putting the spotlight on a man named Brian Shultis who got creative and sought out a new way to explore his home state of New Jersey by climbing all 51 peaks over 1,000' elevation. This creative adventure took Brian to entirely new places he had never been (and wouldn't have explored otherwise) ultimately giving him a newfound appreciation of the great outdoors in his home state.

This new "Summit Sessions Spotlight" series moves beyond the Blue Line of the Adirondack Park and exists to highlight people getting creative in the outdoors and exploring their own backyards in new ways to create unique outdoors adventures. Do you or someone you know have a similar story? Shoot me an email at 46of46podcast@gmail.com I would love to hear about it.

To view the website Brian mentions in the episode visit www.nj1k.org

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With the big news out of the High Peaks Region this week it felt appropriate to dedicate an episode discussing the newly announced "Pilot Reservation System" to be implemented starting May 1st, 2021 at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) trailhead. Jonathan Zaharek stops by for an impromptu discussion about the new regulations and we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding these new regulations, what it means for your high peaks summer hiking plans, and break it down line by line. We also hear from you the listeners on your opinions of the subject.

The DEC Press Release can be read at:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/122634.html

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In this week's Adirondack Campfire Story we'll head into the woods just beyond the evergreens to discover the Ghost Town of Adirondac is alive and well.

This campfire story was created by James Appleton and Diana Gallagher.
Written by Diana Gallagher

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
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In this February episode I'm throwing it back to warmer days; a Summer-time hike where the gang and I set out to bushwhack up the 45th tallest mountain in the state, Green Mountain. Though not an official "High Peak" Green is taller than multiple High Peaks and is a mountain without a trail therefore requiring bushwhacking and off trail navigational skills through its thick evergreen woods to the summit of this mysterious mountain.

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In this episode I go off-trail sort of speak and dispel common misconceptions regarding the world of hunting and conservation with fellow podcaster, Todd Waldron, of the East West Hunting Podcast and the Outdoor Feast Podcast. Todd is an ADK native, a lifelong hunter, and he is also a member of many conservation organizations and has a bachelors in Natural Resource Management. In our conversation Todd addresses many misconceptions the general public has regarding the subject of hunting. An important outdoors episode that is sure to leave you with a new and informed perspective.

Todd's Podcasts:
www.eastwesthunt.com
www.modcarn.com/tag/outdoor-feast-podcast/

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In this week's episode I speak with Paul from the Aptitude Outdoors Podcast while he was here in the ADK experiencing his first Adirondacks adventure (and in the winter no less). Paul is an podcaster and outdoors fanatic from Ohio who promotes exploring wherever you live, even if it's not a typical outdoors hub, because there's always adventure to be had when you seek it out. Check out Paul's show, Aptitude Outdoors Podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts.

For more Aptitude Outdoors visit www.aptitudeoutdoors.com

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In this episode I'll tackle what many call "the unofficial 47th high peak of the Adirondacks", the mighty McNaughton Mountain to kick off the official winter hiking season on the winter solstice. I'll join some new friends as we tackle this rugged, trailess mountain as we bushwhack our way to the summit. It was a wet start to the winter season, that's for sure.

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Happy New Year everybody! In this episode I do something I've never done before; I pressed record and just started talking for an hour by myself. No guest. No script. Just me and a microphone.

In this New Year's Eve special I go back through each episode from 2020 and give you a little behind-the-scenes look and tell more stories about the hikes, the episodes, the guests, the stories, and everything else involved with the podcast.

If you're a fan of the show you should enjoy this episode. If you're new to the show, this episode may point you in the direction of some specific episodes you may want to listen to.

See you all in 2021, have a Happy New Year!

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“The Night Before Christmas in the Adirondack Mountains”
Written by Kinnon Appleton
Adapted from Clement C. Moore’s poem, “The Night Before Christmas”

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the Park
There was snow softly falling, it was quiet and dark.

The backpacks were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas would bring some new gear.

The hikers were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of summit views danced in their heads.

And me in my tech wick and my darn tough socks,
I just couldn’t sleep; I dreamed of climbing those ice-covered rocks.

When out of my window I saw the moon rising,
I gathered my gear and I started off driving.

Down the road to the Loj I sped with great hast,
Not a moment more of this night did I dare want to waste.

The moon it did glisten on the new fallen snow
So I laced up my boots and I started to go.

When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But a view of the High Peaks so close and so near.

With their summits jutting up into the night sky,
I knew in a moment up the trail I must fly.

More rapid than eagles the mountain views came
And I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

“Up Marcy, up Redfield, up Gray, Cliff, and Wright
Up Street and up Nye and then on to Skylight”

To the top of the mountains, I must reach every summit.
“I can do this,” I said, I know hiker’s who’ve done it.

Trekking poles in my hands and snowshoes on feet,
I was making great time, not a moment to eat.

So up to the mountain tops, this hiker he flew,
With my backpack full of gear, and water, and goo.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard through the trees,
The crunching of snow by boots with great ease.

As I drew in my head and was turning around,
Down the trail St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in Gortex, his suit was bright red,
And a big floppy hat sat on top of his head.

A compass in hand, and GPS on his back,
He had all the right gear in his Santa Clause pack.

His microspikes how they glistened, his headlamp how bright,
And I thought to myself, “Am I seeing this right?”

His boots were laced up tight with a bow,
And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

The hose of his camelback he held tight in his teeth,
And his scarf it encircled his heard like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly
That shook when he hiked, like a bowl full of jelly.

He started along, that old elf was fast
And I yelled from behind him, “Hey Santa you ever heard the 46 of 46 podcast?”

He nodded his head as he trekked through the snow
And I said to myself, “OK! Time to go!”

He spoke not a word, but went straight up the trail,
I tried to keep up but I was chasing his tail.

And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, to the summit he rose.

He sprang up the rock face, to the top he did climb.
So fast, and so quick, he left me behind.

But I heard him exclaim, ere he hiked out of sight.
“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

This week is another Summit Session with fellow northeast hiking and outdoors podcaster, Kyle O'Grady of the Trail Tales Podcast. Kyle is an accomplished hiker having thruhiked the Appalachian Trail, he's an Adirondack 46'er, and he's hiked all 48 of the White Mountains in NH. In this episode Kyle and I discuss everything from ADK and Appalachian Trail hiking stories, to the world of outdoors content-creation, social media, the NPT, winter hiking, and more. Check out Kyle's Podcast "Trail Tales" and his Youtube channel with over 1 million views entitled, "Kyle Hates Hiking"

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Hitting the trail with our K9 companions can be a joyous activity and it's important that we make sure our pups are prepared, fed, and safe out there when we do it. This week I talk to Wendy and Bobbi from the High Peaks Animal Hospital to hear all about the right ways to safely and successfully venture into the outdoors with our dogs.

Before you head into the outdoors with your dogs it's important to always know where the closest animal hospital is located and what their hours are if an emergency occurs. The High Peaks Animal Hospital is located within the high peaks region in Ray Brook, NY, nestled in-between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.

Looking for a fun challenge to tackle with your dogs that gets you outdoors around the Adirondacks? Check out the ADK-9 challenge at www.adk-9.com

Hiking all 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks is a difficult task. Hiking all 46 High Peaks in two months is an even more difficult task. Hiking all 46 High Peaks in two months completely barefoot seems like an impossible task, right? For my guest this week, however, it was his reality. Check out the fascinating story of how Joseph Clauss hiked all 46 High Peaks completely barefoot during the summer of 2020, and learn all about this unique style of hiking!

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In this Summit Session I bring back Erik Schlimmer to discuss a lot of the hot topics often discussed on various forums regarding the Outdoors and the Adirondack Park. We get into everything from the trails, the issue of "overuse", how and why they were built the way they are, trailhead parking problems, hiking permits, and so much more.

Find me on Instagram and Facebook (@46of46podcast) or visit www.46of46.com

Find Erik at:
www.TransADK.com
www.BeachWoodbks.com

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

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In this edition of the Summit Sessions I'll speak with Bethany Garretson and Katie Rhodes, who are less than a week off the trail after completing the first ever officially documented female unsupported thru hike of the 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks, setting an official FKT at just over 7 days. A terrific story of fun, perseverance, friendship, and grit. You'll want to hear this story.

One of Katie's main sources of strength in arduous times is the memory of her brother Tim, who took his own life on January 1, 2011 after a long battle with mental health and a severe neurological condition. This is one reason we decided to participate in 46 Climbs for Suicide Prevention to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) as part of our attempt. You can support our efforts to raise suicide awareness and prevention here, donations accepted until 12/31/20:

https://afsp.donordrive.com/participant/2344764

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On this final episode of the October Sessions here on The 46 of 46 Podcast I'll re-tell some listener submitted scary stories that happened to them right here inside the Adirondack Park. All stories are true and all stories are sure to make you look behind you when you're out in the woods. Happy Halloween!

"The Incident at Azure Mountain" submitted by Brian H.
"The Five Ponds Wilderness Hunting Cabin" submitted by Tom

This special edition of the ADK Campfire Stories was written by John Fadden of the 6 Nations Indian Museum in Onchiota, NY from Lynda Lee Macken's book entitled, "Adirondack Ghosts: Stories of Spirits in New York State's North Country".

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In Part 2 of the spooky October Sessions entitled "Bigfoot Beyond the Blue Line" I speak with investigative researcher, author, and Whitehall, NY native, Paul Bartholomew, about his research and 40 years of experience studying Bigfoot and other unexplained phenomena both in the Adirondacks, upstate New York, Vermont and beyond. A fascinating man with so much to say on this subject.

Paul Bartholomew is the co-author of "Bigfoot Encounters in New York and New England: Documented Evidence Stranger Than Fiction" as well as "Monsters of the North Woods" and "Mysteries of the North Woods"

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In the twilight, as the sun starts to dip behind the mountains, and its golden light kisses the surrounding summits, darkness engulfs the valleys below. The sounds of the forest awaken as the moon rises and a wailing can be heard for miles. A distinctive wailing that to some, may just sound like the wind in the trees…but it’s something more. Something sinister. But sometimes one wrong step down one wrong path is all it takes to find yourself face to face…with the Nye Wolf.

Written by James Appleton
Original concept created by Peter Hickey
Music written by Andres Soto, and Audionautix

Pick up my new 140+ page High Peaks eBook, "From 1-to-46: A Complete Guide to Climbing the 46 High Peaks".
Available now at www.46of46.com. Click on the eBook tab and download to your phone or tablet. Kindle users can download via the Kindle App Store.

If you want to support the show and you enjoy what I do with this podcast head over to www.46of46.com or visit www.46of46store.com to pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, sticker, and more. I appreciate all the support.

Want to book a time with me to help you plan out your next hike or your entire 46'er journey? Maybe your entire Northville-Placid Trail thruhike? I can help you plan it out start to finish and give you all the tips and tricks you'll want to know to have a successful day in the woods. Check out 46of46.com to find out more information.

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In this Columbus Day Weekend Summit Session special I had the honor of speaking with Monika and David from the Leave No Trace organization all about the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace, LNT consulting in the Adirondack Park, and even went on a "virtual" hike up Mt Marcy to put those 7 principles to practice out on the trail.

This was a fun episode filled with information on how to responsibly and respectfully venture into the outdoors.

Learn more about the Leave No Trace Center's 52 actionable recommendations to curb impact of crowds on popular Adirondack Wilderness Trails: https://www.adirondackcouncil.org/page/press-releases-16/news/leave-no-trace-center-recommends-52-actions-to-curb-impact-of-crowds-on-popular-adirondack-wilderness-trails-1282.html

Learn More about the 7 Principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/

Check Out the Leave No Trace Center's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrfgK4KkmmQIMAY0CozY_w

Follow Leave No Trace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leavenotracecenter/

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It's October and that means it's time to have some spooky fun here in the outdoors of the Adirondack Mountains. This is an episode I've wanted to do for a long time, Bigfoot in the Blue Line. The Blue Line is another nickname for the Adirondacks and in this week's October Session I'll hear a possible Bigfoot encounter from longtime outdoorsman and NYS Guide, Devin Peterson, and we'll discuss his encounter, and read and discuss many other reported encounters from right here inside the Blue Line. A perfect episode for a chilly, spooky, Autumn night.

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In this Summit Session episode I'll speak with licenced Adirondack Guide, Allison Cascade Kozel, and we'll discuss all the tips and tricks she has learned over the years guiding families with kids out on the trail. Allison also started hiking in the Adirondack high peaks when she was just five years old and became an ADK 46'er a mere two weeks after her 13'th birthday; so she brings a unique perspective and experience level to this episode, having hiked both with kids and as a kid.

As a father who loves to hike with his two young daughters I can say hiking with them can be one of the greatest experiences possible and I hope this episode helps you get out on the trails with your own kids. It can feel like a daunting task, but start small and work your way up. If you're planning to hike with young kids for the first time you'll want to take notes because Allison shares incredible insight on how to have a successful hike with kids.

To hire Allison to take you or your family on a guided trip in the Adirondacks visit www.muddybootsguide.com

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The Soda Range. This 6-mile loop ridge trail definitely qualifies as a "less traveled trail" in the Adirondack Park and what was supposed to be a quick, simple, afternoon hike on a trail I'd yet to experience, turned into the single most painful and hardest day I've ever experienced in the woods. Regardless of my situation out there however, it really is a great little trail.

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Thanks to Evan and Pure Adirondacks for the continued support of the podcast. Save 15% off your order at www.pureadk.com with the promo code "46podcast"

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In this week's follow up to last week's Supported FKT Attempt episode with Adirondack native and LaSportiva athlete, Sarah Keyes, I'll speak with the head of Sarah's support crew, Jay Whitbourne, and find out everything that went on behind-the-scenes as Sarah hiked all 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks in under five days during her Supported FKT attempt. What her crew did during this attempt is equally as impressive and interesting. If you haven't heard Sarah Keyes episode yet check that out first then circle back to this one for the entire story.

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In this special 2-part Summit Sessions I will be speaking to Alyssa Godesky (Part 1) and Sarah Keyes (Part 2) individually less than a week removed after the two of them both set out into the High Peaks on a friendly "race" as they both sought to set the Supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) of the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks. These two ladies are machines and they'll both take us through their entire journey, day by day, peak by peak, start to finish.

Sarah Keyes:
https://www.sarahruns.com/

Alyssa Godesky:
http://alyssagodesky.com/

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