In this week's trail episode I head to the plane crash site on Mt Marshall for the very first time before heading up the summit. Another High Peaks adventure for the books complete with sun, rain, wet shoes, 46'er finishes, and more. 


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This week I'm back with a traill episode about the Great Range Athlete MARCY Team's recent hike up Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge. 

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Build physical and mental strength for hiking so you can have stronger mountain adventures!
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In this suspenseful episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, we take you back to the Summer of 1954 in Lake Placid, to the haunting wilderness of the Adirondack High Peaks, where a story of crime and escape unfolds.

Discover how Lake Placid, a town famed for its tranquil beauty and Olympic glory, became the epicenter of a dramatic manhunt for a murderous fugitive. With the dense forests and rugged trails of the Adirondacks as his shield, the fugitive used this vast, remote wilderness to evade capture, turning nature’s sanctuary into his hideout.

Dive deep into the chase, exploring both the physical and psychological landscapes that helped shape one of the most captivating fugitive tales in the region’s history.

Join us for a journey into the shadows of the High Peaks, where every leaf and trail could tell a thousand stories.



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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! 



LOOKING TO HIRE A GUIDE?
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.

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".

Warm up this Fall with some delicious hot coffee from Recess Coffee. Pick up their Campfire Blend in a whole 12 oz bag or a box of steeped packs and taste that warm, campfire flavor. Get 10% off your order at www.RecessCoffee.com with the promo code "recess46"

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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"

Warm up this Fall with some delicious hot coffee from Recess Coffee. Pick up their Campfire Blend in a whole 12 oz bag or a box of steeped packs and taste that warm, campfire flavor. Get 10% off your order at www.RecessCoffee.com with the promo code "recess46"

Pick up a new sweatshirt to keep you warm this October from Pure Adirondacks. Get 15% off your order using the promo code "46podcast" at www.pureadk.com

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.

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 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/

Drink coffee? Of course you do. Check out the new steeped packs from Recess Coffee and pick up some delicious and ultra convenient coffee for your next camping trip or just to keep at the office. Use the promo code "recess46" and save 10% on your order at www.recesscoffee.com

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"

In the market for a tent? Look no further than www.cruaoutdoors.com and pick up one of their many tent options (even insulated tents) along with all your camping gear needs.

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.

Warm up this Fall with some delicious hot coffee from Recess Coffee. Pick up their Campfire Blend in a whole 12 oz bag or a box of steeped packs and taste that warm, campfire flavor. Get 10% off your order at www.RecessCoffee.com with the promo code "recess46"

Pick up a new sweatshirt to keep you warm this October from Pure Adirondacks. Get 15% off your order using the promo code "46podcast" at www.pureadk.com

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

Drink coffee? Of course you do. Check out the new steeped packs from Recess Coffee and pick up some delicious and ultra convenient coffee for your next camping trip or just to keep at the office. Use the promo code "recess46" and save 10% on your order at www.recesscoffee.com

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"

In the market for a tent? Look no further than www.cruaoutdoors.com and pick up one of their many tent options (even insulated tents) along with all your camping gear needs.

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.

Drink coffee? Of course you do. Check out the new steeped packs from Recess Coffee and pick up some delicious and ultra convenient coffee for your next camping trip or just to keep at the office. Use the promo code "recess46" and save 10% on your order at www.recesscoffee.com

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"

In the market for a tent? Look no further than www.cruaoutdoors.com and pick up one of their many tent options (even insulated tents) along with all your camping gear needs.

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.

Going camping soon? Great! You'll need some delicious and convenient coffee for the mornings at your campsite. The new Steeped Packs from Recess Coffee are perfect for this scenario. Grab some "Campfire Blend" steeped packs and use the promo code "recess46" and get 10% off your order at www.recesscoffee.com

Thanks to Pure ADK for the constant support of the podcast. Get 15% of your order of the best Adirondack-inspired apparel and goods at www.pureadk.com with the promo code "46podcast"

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/

Coffee drinker? Of course you are. Get 10% off your order of Steeped Packs or 12oz bags of whole bean coffee from Recess Coffee using the promo code "recess46". I recommend picking up a box of the "Campfire Blend" Steeped packs because they're perfect for backpacking!
https://recesscoffee.com/

Thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast and use the promo code "46podcast" to get 15% off your order of the best ADK-inspired apparel and goods in the Park
https://pureadirondacks.com/

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

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 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.

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.

Alyssa Godesky:
http://alyssagodesky.com/

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

Coffee drinker? Of course you are. Get 10% off your order of Steeped Packs or 12oz bags of whole bean coffee from Recess Coffee using the promo code "recess46". I recommend picking up a box of the "Campfire Blend" Steeped packs because they're perfect for backpacking!
https://recesscoffee.com/

Thanks to Pure Adirondacks for the constant support of the podcast and use the promo code "46podcast" to get 15% off your order of the best ADK-inspired apparel and goods in the Park
https://pureadirondacks.com/

After backpacking the 138 mile Northville-Placid Trail it was time to get back on top of some mountains and what better hike to tackle on Independence Day than what backpacker.com ranks as the #3 "Hardest Day Hike in America", The Great Range Traverse. Ten mountains, eight high peaks, 21 miles, 8000' of gain, and 17,000' of elevation change on the Goliath of all Adirondack hikes. A defining day for any Adirondack hiker.

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 week on The 46 of 46 Podcast Summit Sessions I'll sit down in the studio with my friend and frequent hiking partner Jonathan Zaharek who was only 24 hours removed from his FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempt at the Unsupported thruhike record of the 46 High Peaks here in the Adirondack Park. This is an episode you will not want to miss as Jonathan breaks down his attempt, his planning, the good, the bad, and the unusual as he sought to hike all 46 high peaks unsupported and solo in under 4 days.

Day 8 and my final day on the Northville Placid Trail. The longest mileage to date at 24.5 miles was the only thing that stood between me and my goal of completing the NPT. The final day is finally here.


The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 7 and I'm back at the Piseco Route 8 road crossing to begin my final 2-day section to Northville. I'll have new hiking partners coming along the journey on this final 40 mile stretch to Northville to complete my NPT journey. Tonight's destination will have us camping at the fina lean-to on the trail at beautiful Silver Lake. On top of new friends this section will bring more new things into the mix, fully bloomed leaves in the forest, and bugs...So. Many. Bugs.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 6 would complete this 2-day section and bring Jonathan and I from Spruce Lake to the town of Piseco on one of my shortest days on the trail at only 14 miles. A terrific hike as we continue southbound past Spruce Lake and a some tent campsites, to the "Future Headquarters Bob and Matt Campwood" sign at the Cold Stream, and finishing with the road walk in Piseco. Today's journey will mark 100 miles completed here on my Northville-Placid Trail Journey.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 5. The first day of my third section here on the NPT. This two-day section will have me hiking with a new partner, Jonathan Zaharek, where today we'll go 24 miles from Wakely Dam at the Moose River Recreation Area southbound to Spruce Lake #3. I'll discover one of my favorite sections of the trail here, as well as my most challenging stretch of the entire trail (where 100 yards took us 40 minutes to traverse) as I flip-flop the NPT map and begin hiking the second half of this infamous Adirondack trail southbound.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 4 on the Northville-Placid Trail and the only day hike on my journey as I section this trail over the course of a month. Today's trail will be quite different from what Josh and I experienced on our first section as we traverse northbound from Wakely Dam to Lake Durant.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 3 on the Northville-Placid Trail will take Josh and I home to Lake Placid from the Cold River Lean-To #2 and complete our first section of the NPT. The day was supposed to be an easier 13-mile day but turned into the most physically and mentally draining day of the entire section. Winter, you can go away anytime now! After today I'm well over 50 miles into the NPT with much more hiking still to come.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

Day 2 on the Northville-Placid Trail will have Josh and I planning to hike from Kelly Point to Duck Hole, but due to a waking up covered in two inches of snow and a winter wonderland at the Kelly Point Lean-To's, along with a slight mileage miscalculation along with slower winter conditions we called an audible and hiked to Cold River Lean-To #2 here on day 2 of our first section of the NPT.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.com

Special thanks to Pure Adirondacks for their constant support of The 46 of 46 Podcast
www.pureadirondacks.com

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.

The Northville-Placid Trail is a 138-mile backpacking trail through the Adirondack Park and this season of The 46 of 46 Podcast is going to take you on the journey with me all 138 miles. I sectioned the trail and each episode will take the listener through every day on the trail with eight episodes chronicling all eight days. In this first episode I'll begin my journey hiking northbound for a few days beginning at the Lake Durrant Campground to Kelly Point on Long Lake.

The 46 of 46 Podcast: The Northville-Placid Trail Edition is sponsored by Crua Outdoors. Crua Outdoors makes the world's best insulated tents and outdoors gear. Check out their website for tents, sleeping bags, pads, and more.
www.cruaoutdoors.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"

Created in 2013 the Trans Adirondack Route traverses from the top of the 6-million acre Adirondack Park to the bottom over the course of 235 miles through the most remote backcountry in the Park. On this Summit Session I speak with the Fastest Known Time holder Marilyne Marchand about her experience hiking the TransADK Route and we will break it down day by day from start to finish. Grab your map and guide book and follow along as we go northbound along this rugged route known to some as the "Triple Crown Killer".

www.marilynemarchand.com
www.transadk.com

In this special Northville-Placid Trail edition of the Summit Sessions I'll bring back fan-favorite Kenny Kendall to talk all things Backpacking gear. We will go through a complete gear rundown of everything I took on my 138-mile Northville-Placid Trail hike. Everything from my backpack, to my sleeping setup, tents, clothes, food, cookware, shoes, and more. If you're planning to do some backpacking this episode is for you.

In this Summit Session I'll speak in depth with John LaFarnara, a Buffalo, NY native, about his entire journey becoming an Adirondack 46'er in a single year while living 350 miles away from the Adirondack High Peaks. John's 46'er journey dealt him punch after punch but he persevered and kept moving forward despite many set backs, moving both literally and figuratively one step at a time to accomplish his goal. An awesome story of what a person can do when they set a goal, create a plan with a deadline, and won't quit until they succeed.

Pitchoff Mountain is a part of the Adirondack 100 Highest List and is a mountain I've hiked numerous times. This day however in an attempt to see this peak from a new perspective I climbed up via a trail I've never explored and it turned out to be better than I could have ever expected. Sometimes taking the trails-less-traveled will reward you in a big way.

When hiking in the backcountry there's always the very real possibility of a day hike turning into an unplanned overnight. After getting lost on the trail after hour 15 Jay and his crew found themselves in a tough situation deep in the remote Santanoni range. Find out what Jay did right and wrong in this fascinating story of a day hike not going to plan.

In this edition of the Summit Sessions we talk all about the high peaks, all 552 of them. While there's only 46 high peaks in the Adirondack Park, one challenge of sorts, known as "The Grid" involves hiking all 46 of them in every month of the year totaling 552 total high peaks. An unbelievable task and my guest tonight is over 400 peaks in as she works towards her goal of Gridding the high peaks.

The Adirondack Park is a remote and a desolate wilderness. The home of unexplainable things happening deep in the forest. Things that conventional thinking can't explain. What happens late at night down at the Couchsacraga Bog will leave Andy and Sara running for their lives in the latest edition of The 46 of 46 Podcast ADK Campfire Stories series.

Scarface Mountain is a lone peak towering above the towns of Ray Brook and Saranac Lake that often gets flack as "not having any views". This however is not true and the actual hike and woods the trail runs through make for a terrific hike and therefore I'm declaring this mountain the most underrated hike in the Adirondack Park.

A Northville-Placid Trail thru-hike story from start to finish. In this episode Danielle Rootes takes us day-by-day through her entire thru-hike of the 138 mile Northville-Placid Trail, a single trail stretching across the heart of the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Grab your NPT map and follow along as Danielle breaks down all 8 days on the trail in what is undoubtedly the most NPT information you'll find in any podcast.

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.

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On this edition of the Summit Sessions I'll speak with two hikers who spend next to all of their time in the woods off trail, bushwhacking their way around the Adirondack park and seeing places most hikers never will.

In this Summit Session I had the opportunity to speak with Adirondack legend, Erik Schlimmer, author and founder of the TransADK route. Erik's outdoors resume is extraordinary as he's hiked over 15,000 miles, spent over 1,000 nights in the woods, an avid bushwhacker, and explored more of the Adirondack park and the northeast than anyone I've ever met.

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Today I enjoyed a spontaneous afternoon hiking the Tupper Lake Triad as the winter season starts coming to an end. Coney Mountain, Goodman Mountain, and Mt Arab make up this terrific little ADK Hiking challenge and is a perfect choice for the whole family or someone who wants a lot of bang for very little buck on the summit. Is it Spring yet?

In the second edition of the Summit Sessions I'll talk all things gear with Kenny Kendall. Kenny is a very experienced hiker and outdoorsman, who also spent over ten years as a Recon soldier in the military and has also worked in the outdoor gear industry. Needless to say, the man knows what he's talking about and loves to talk gear.

In honor of Friday the 13th this is the first edition of The 46 of 46 Campfire Story series. A spooky campfire story from the southern Adirondacks. Be careful going camping by yourself; you never know what's lurking behind your tent after dark.

In this Summit Sessions I'll speak with Joanthan Zaharek about his Single-Season Winter 46 attempt along with winter camping and why he has to complete the winter 46 in a single season.

Today I'm back on the Lower Great Range hitting Sawteeth, Pyramid, Gothics, Armstrong, Upper Wolfjaw, and Lower Wolfjaw. However some cramping may cut the day short unless I decide to push through.

Today's spontaneous weekday afternoon adventure would take me up local-favorite Owl's Head just off route 73 between Lake Placid and Keene. This trail is closed on weekends so despite the 50mph wind gusts and fresh morning snow it was as good a time as any to visit this little Adirondack gem.

Another Live From the Trail episode where I'll take you up and down the mountains on this entire hike solely from audio recorded in the moment out on the trail.

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.


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19 miles, 5000 feet of gain, and a winter sunrise on top of the highest mountain in New York State? Sounds like a fun (and early) day on the trail to me! I'll even take a trip back through the infamous floating logs.

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

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Today's adventure into the high peaks takes me to the North Pole-like summit of Tabletop Mountain and then over to Phelps Mountain where I'll take in a flawless Adirondack sunset before hiking back out of the woods via head lamp. A perfect winter day in the backcountry.

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

Rooster Comb Mountain, located in Keene Valley, is an awesome shorter peak in the Adirondacks that boasts huge views of the valley and many High Peaks that can be hiked in just a couple of hours...or spontaneously on my drive out of town, such as today.