JOC’S 2009 SUMMER ADIRONDAK CHALLENGE EXTRAVAGANZA –JULY 12 AND 13

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Imagine hiking on NY State’s 2^nd highest peak, with 1 ½ miles  of exhilarating scrambling up an open slide, going down an equally steep descent, followed by scrambling up oblique ladders set  between rocks and a boardwalk suspended above the edge of a picturesque alpine lake. On the second day, hiking up a 5,000 foot plus ascent (nearly 1 vertical mile) of which a large portion of the mountain is bare, giving you unprecedented views of all the Adirondack High Peaks all the way into Vermont, as you’re hiking up and scrambling up large slides. The 2 hikes are separated by lodging at the Alpine Club of Canada’s Farmhouse in Keene, NY, where we will enjoy gourmet homemade meals, bonfire, a vast meadow where we can play, communal sleeping and the company of good friends.

This trip has a high physical exertion/ shvitz cost though, although it is a financial bargain.

On day one, we’ll be climbing up Mont Algonquin, NY State’s 2^nd highest peak at 5114 feet of elevation (5972 feet of altitude of ascent and descent). This year, we will be doing the full loop, with ladders and beautiful lakes on the way down. It is quite a steep hike at times, 11.5 miles long and a nice challenge. The rewards are tremendous though.

See attached photos 1 to 3 as well as following links

http://snyelmn.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/adirondacks-day-1/dsc00307/

http://snyelmn.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/adirondacks-day-1/dsc00316/

http://snyelmn.wordpress.com/2009/05/20/adirondacks-day-1/dsc00307/

 On day two, we will be hiking Giant, NY state’s 12^th highest peak at 4427 foot elevation, but easily, its most difficult, with   8350 feet  (about 1 ½ miles of altitude ascent and descent) over 11 miles, the largest altitude change for a day hike in NY state.. Giant suffered a very large fire in the 1960s, resulting in the burning down of a large section of the mountain’s trees from whole facades of the mountain. We will be treated with large bare expanses of unopposed views of the surrounding hills, and of Giant itself and we’ll be summiting many lesser high peaks along the way.

See links for photos.

http://www.summitpost.org/image/74094/150557/giant-mtn-seen-from-st.html

http://www.summitpost.org/image/11332/150557/giant-from-summit-of-round.html

http://www.summitpost.org/image/22971/150557/slab-climbing-just-above-the.html

These 2 peaks are considered by regular High Peak s (Lake Placid) connoisseurs among it 3 best most awesome and difficult hikes. So the hike is open to only the best hikers or athletes amongst us, anybody who completes JOC hikes amongst the top 50%, or who may not be a regular hiker, but who is very physically fit.

When: Sunday and Monday, July 12^th and July 13^th, leaving NYC very early.  5 AM. The drive is 5 hours as per mapquest. We need to arrive by 10 AM.

Where: Adirondack High Peaks

Open to: 14 people max. Register early, as this one may fill quickly

Cost: $70. Includes lodging in communal room with beds at ACC’s Farmhouse lodge in Keene, NY (you need to bring sleeping bags), entry at Adirondack state park and scrumptious meals (I provide 2 suppers and one breakfast, lunches are on you), We will have a fridge or ice box to keep 2^nd day lunches cool at the lodge.

Full refunds up to 1 week prior to trip. No refunds after that. It’s your responsibility to find an acceptable replacement hiker after.

Suggested payment to drivers: $20

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Your hiking or athletic experience. I reserve the right to decide if your experience is up to par for the hike.

-          If you are a driver.

-          Any dietary restrictions.

I’m looking forward to meet you all who will be joining this trip.