ADIRONDACK PEAK EXPERIENCES

Eighty-seven true tales of hiking adventures and misadventures in New York's Adirondack State Park and Forest Preserve, written by more than seventy-five mountaineers including some of the most experienced backpackers in the Northeast. Many contributors are members of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers and the Adirondack Mountain Club. Stories include unforgettable climbs in extreme weather, mistakes made and hardships endured, encounters with wildlife, accidents and injuries, getting lost, rescues, and inspirations. This collection captures the full spectrum of memorable adventures, presenting the dangers, challenges, and joys of all-season hiking and backpacking in the Adirondack Mountains. The book includes photos and maps, background information on local geology, forest ecology, climate, and histories of the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Adirondack Forty-Sixers.