redmond - Aug 3, 2010 11:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Van Hoevenberg Trail
Parked on South Meadow and started up around 6am. Reached the summit around 9am and spent half an hour alone up there until the summit ranger arrived. Weather was beautiful. On the way back down I made side trips up Table Top and Phelps. Amazing views from Phelps but was much too crowded for my taste. Reached my car around 3pm and headed on down to the Catskills for some hiking the next day.
With my brother, overcast but nice--still had some views. 5:30 round trip (2:45 up, 2:45 down)
gintherj - Jun 23, 2010 2:59 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2009
From Slant Rock
Did it as part of a solo trip. Climb itself was not too bad, but given the time of year, there was steady rain and limited visibility at summit. Loved the lean to, hated having to post hole the entire trail from it.
TrailtrekerNJ - Jun 10, 2010 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2010
Longest Solo.
Followed the Van Hoevenberg Trail up & down. Stayed at the Adirondack Loj for the convienence of an early start, nearness to the trailhead and the ammenities of a bed and cooked meals.
BergFlicka - May 26, 2010 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 1994
Beautiful peak...
lots of people, good friends and great memories.
JimWallace - Mar 31, 2010 10:50 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2010
winter trek
A great ending to a long hike.We hiked in at Upper works and climbed Marshall,Cliff,Redfield,Gray,Skylight and finished thr deal with Marcy.Weather was extraordinary for most of the two days.By the time we reached marcy's summit clouds had rolled in along with high winds nd fridged temperatures.The hike out to our car spot at the Loj was pleasant below treeline.It was a great way to close oput the winter season...JimW
96avs01 - Jan 13, 2010 7:39 pm Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2010
Balmy Split Skiing
It was a balmy -10F with 40+ mph winds at the top. The trail was a little too narrow to board down, so we descended mostly in split-ski mode. Only saw 2 skiiers on the upper trail, so had it pretty much to ourselves.
JimWallace - Dec 14, 2009 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
Mt.Marcy
Mt.Marcy was outstanding.This was a picture perfect day.I also summitted Skylight ,Gray and Tabletop on the same day.It was one of the last dry days in the Adirondacks for this season
xDoogiex - Nov 12, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2009
HP #2
my first solo mountain adventure. first time really out in the mountains. amazing view! was worried it was gonna be cloudy bcuase it rained all night. Went up phelps mountain too. long day
pjpross2 - Oct 20, 2009 6:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
From the Loj
This is the mountain that inspired me to climb and be out doors more. Did it alone in great conditions compared to others that have posted (although it was a bit overcast).
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 9, 2009 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2006
Chilly October Nights
Hiked up VanHoevenbeg from South Meadows where we camped. Beautiful warm day on the summit, decent number of people there. camped at Slant Rock. Packed out past Bushnell Falls through Klondike Notch, great fall hike.
sprosseda - Oct 7, 2009 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2006
Windy Day
My fiance and I summitted Marcy one fall day after heavy rains moved out. We were the only ones up there as the winds battered us. This is an amazing area!
derekthered - Sep 23, 2009 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
hike with dad
Was up and down in about 6.5 hours, with 40 minutes at the top. Aside from Mount Washington, my most crowded peak yet. Great weather yielded great views.
Climbed Mt. Marcy with my new HOT girlfriend, we planned to arrive on the summit at dark to enjoy a romantic sunset. But I forgot to bring headlamps for the descent. It was a dark, overcast, moonless night and it took 6 hours to descend. In the morning we were covered with bruises and she dumped me. (:
great hike, lots of people on the trail.sometimes to many..awesome views.
PhenomenalWoman - Aug 1, 2009 12:46 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
Hardest Thing I've Done To Date!
Set out on a sunny morning hoping for a relatively easy climb. We were warned there would still be snow at the top, but we were not prepared for what we encountered! We took a wrong turn and ended up on a ski trail that added at least an hour. Reached Indian Falls around noon to a breathtaking view of Algonquin. Trail to the top and back down through Tear of the Clouds was covered in 4 ft of snow and ice, making the already difficult trail nearly impassable in places. Elated, we reached the summit around 3pm but worried we would not make it to the leanto on the Mt Colden side before dark. Exhausted, we finally made it right as the sun was setting. Hardest hike I've done yet, but the feeling of accomplishment was worth every step. :)
osatrik - Jun 29, 2009 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 1987
My first solo SHP - # 22
Nearing the end of the second year of my highpoint quest with my oldest daughter Vanessa. Unfortunately she was suffering from an asthma attack when our family vacationed in the Adirondacks, so I did this SHP alone. Hiked Marcy Dam to Avalanche Pass to Lake Coldenn, Opalescent Creek to Feldspar Leanto where I spent a wonderful night singing Beatles songs with the other campers. Came down from the summit via the Van Hoevenberg Tail past Indian Falls. I was sad for Vanessa, who eventually got to 39 state highpoints. I recently visited my 49th and final SHP, having no intent to do Denali.
jtellis - Jun 18, 2009 7:27 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009
from adirondack loj
got a late start--did this and table top quickly, but had to bypass phelps so i could catch the last ferry back to vermont. very muddy and crowded; probably much more enjoyable during the non-summer months.
SLinehan88 - Jun 7, 2009 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
First Up
Spent half an hour on the summit by myself.
BlackForrest - May 30, 2009 5:09 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2008
redmond - Aug 3, 2010 11:48 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
Van Hoevenberg TrailParked on South Meadow and started up around 6am. Reached the summit around 9am and spent half an hour alone up there until the summit ranger arrived. Weather was beautiful. On the way back down I made side trips up Table Top and Phelps. Amazing views from Phelps but was much too crowded for my taste. Reached my car around 3pm and headed on down to the Catskills for some hiking the next day.
davebobk47 - Jul 25, 2010 7:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 2010
From ADK LojWith my brother, overcast but nice--still had some views. 5:30 round trip (2:45 up, 2:45 down)
gintherj - Jun 23, 2010 2:59 pm Date Climbed: May 7, 2009
From Slant RockDid it as part of a solo trip. Climb itself was not too bad, but given the time of year, there was steady rain and limited visibility at summit. Loved the lean to, hated having to post hole the entire trail from it.
TrailtrekerNJ - Jun 10, 2010 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2010
Longest Solo.Followed the Van Hoevenberg Trail up & down. Stayed at the Adirondack Loj for the convienence of an early start, nearness to the trailhead and the ammenities of a bed and cooked meals.
BergFlicka - May 26, 2010 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 1994
Beautiful peak...lots of people, good friends and great memories.
JimWallace - Mar 31, 2010 10:50 pm Date Climbed: Mar 20, 2010
winter trekA great ending to a long hike.We hiked in at Upper works and climbed Marshall,Cliff,Redfield,Gray,Skylight and finished thr deal with Marcy.Weather was extraordinary for most of the two days.By the time we reached marcy's summit clouds had rolled in along with high winds nd fridged temperatures.The hike out to our car spot at the Loj was pleasant below treeline.It was a great way to close oput the winter season...JimW
96avs01 - Jan 13, 2010 7:39 pm Date Climbed: Jan 10, 2010
Balmy Split SkiingIt was a balmy -10F with 40+ mph winds at the top. The trail was a little too narrow to board down, so we descended mostly in split-ski mode. Only saw 2 skiiers on the upper trail, so had it pretty much to ourselves.
JimWallace - Dec 14, 2009 5:52 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
Mt.MarcyMt.Marcy was outstanding.This was a picture perfect day.I also summitted Skylight ,Gray and Tabletop on the same day.It was one of the last dry days in the Adirondacks for this season
xDoogiex - Nov 12, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2009
HP #2my first solo mountain adventure. first time really out in the mountains. amazing view! was worried it was gonna be cloudy bcuase it rained all night. Went up phelps mountain too. long day
pjpross2 - Oct 20, 2009 6:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
From the LojThis is the mountain that inspired me to climb and be out doors more. Did it alone in great conditions compared to others that have posted (although it was a bit overcast).
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 9, 2009 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2006
Chilly October NightsHiked up VanHoevenbeg from South Meadows where we camped. Beautiful warm day on the summit, decent number of people there. camped at Slant Rock. Packed out past Bushnell Falls through Klondike Notch, great fall hike.
sprosseda - Oct 7, 2009 12:49 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2006
Windy DayMy fiance and I summitted Marcy one fall day after heavy rains moved out. We were the only ones up there as the winds battered us. This is an amazing area!
derekthered - Sep 23, 2009 12:39 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2009
hike with dadWas up and down in about 6.5 hours, with 40 minutes at the top. Aside from Mount Washington, my most crowded peak yet. Great weather yielded great views.
Sierra Ledge Rat - Sep 15, 2009 2:26 am
Dumped!Climbed Mt. Marcy with my new HOT girlfriend, we planned to arrive on the summit at dark to enjoy a romantic sunset. But I forgot to bring headlamps for the descent. It was a dark, overcast, moonless night and it took 6 hours to descend. In the morning we were covered with bruises and she dumped me. (:
Wader - Sep 6, 2009 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2009
wadergreat hike, lots of people on the trail.sometimes to many..awesome views.
PhenomenalWoman - Aug 1, 2009 12:46 am Date Climbed: May 15, 2009
Hardest Thing I've Done To Date!Set out on a sunny morning hoping for a relatively easy climb. We were warned there would still be snow at the top, but we were not prepared for what we encountered! We took a wrong turn and ended up on a ski trail that added at least an hour. Reached Indian Falls around noon to a breathtaking view of Algonquin. Trail to the top and back down through Tear of the Clouds was covered in 4 ft of snow and ice, making the already difficult trail nearly impassable in places. Elated, we reached the summit around 3pm but worried we would not make it to the leanto on the Mt Colden side before dark. Exhausted, we finally made it right as the sun was setting. Hardest hike I've done yet, but the feeling of accomplishment was worth every step. :)
Climbed with Eleutheros
osatrik - Jun 29, 2009 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 1987
My first solo SHP - # 22Nearing the end of the second year of my highpoint quest with my oldest daughter Vanessa. Unfortunately she was suffering from an asthma attack when our family vacationed in the Adirondacks, so I did this SHP alone. Hiked Marcy Dam to Avalanche Pass to Lake Coldenn, Opalescent Creek to Feldspar Leanto where I spent a wonderful night singing Beatles songs with the other campers. Came down from the summit via the Van Hoevenberg Tail past Indian Falls. I was sad for Vanessa, who eventually got to 39 state highpoints. I recently visited my 49th and final SHP, having no intent to do Denali.
jtellis - Jun 18, 2009 7:27 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2009
from adirondack lojgot a late start--did this and table top quickly, but had to bypass phelps so i could catch the last ferry back to vermont. very muddy and crowded; probably much more enjoyable during the non-summer months.
SLinehan88 - Jun 7, 2009 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2009
First UpSpent half an hour on the summit by myself.
BlackForrest - May 30, 2009 5:09 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2008
winter ascentVery cold wind on top