MoapaPk - Nov 9, 2006 3:43 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 1970
years ago
Actually went up 10 times between 1970 and 1975. Backpacked over the top twice. There used to be lean-tos 0.7 and 1.2 miles from the top on the Van Hovenberg side, and there was a lean-to at Lake Tear.
One of the most memorable times was in June 1971, when we went over the top, up Skylight (which I loved) and then out over Gray, and through hip-deep snow back to the Van Hovenberg trail.
Jerry L - Nov 4, 2006 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2006
Really Long Hike
Hiked up in a snowstorm. It was quite an epic trying to find the peak without a map and limited views.
Was going to go up from the Lake tear of the clouds side but there was about 40mph winds blowing with peircing rain. Ended up going down and around the other way, i forget the trail names..but oh boy what a awsome trip
mattdalman - Oct 14, 2006 12:56 am Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2006
Van Hoevenberg
The summit was cold, windy, and clouded in so we didn't have any views and we didn't stay up there very long. Oh well, still a great mountain.
starship_jen - Sep 25, 2006 1:34 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
Van Hoevenberg
It was raining but we went anyway! My friend and I hiked the Van Hoevenberg Trail to the top. We met a nice guy from Ottawa on the trail who hiked the rest of the way up with us. Cold, rainy, and extremely windy at the summit. Didn't stay at the top for long! Soggy, wet, and cold, but HP #21!
danny-boy - Aug 26, 2006 1:42 am Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2005
Tough early winter hike from the Loj
Great hike but I felt brutal! I had harly slept for 9 months - new baby :) - and had the flu. I thought I was going to die. Still worth it though. To top it off the State Troopers pulled me over for speeding (5 over the limit) just as my legs finally rebelled and cramped to punish me for the day I'd given them.
moneal - Aug 15, 2006 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2006
All the way from the Loj
Climbed from the Loj on a day hike. My compliments to the trail crews who obviously spent a lot of time working on the trail. Was stuck in the clouds on yet another summit. #23 on my state highpoint list
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2007
great hike
camped at Avalanche Camp. Took van hovenberg trail to summit. nice mountain descended south side of mountain passing lake tears of the clouds.
Went back in winter... FUN! my third winter mountain ascent!
musicmountain - Aug 2, 2006 1:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2005
We went to Marcy blind...no campsite, no directions, no clue about New England mountains. A nice guy from Lake Placid directed us to a free campsite off of South Meadow Road. We started the hike early in the morning and reached the windy, foggy, awesome top about five hours later. Then the rain started. It rained for 18 straight hours, and the descent from the summit made for a slow, slippery experience. Exhausted but proud, we finished New York's highpoint 8.5 hours after starting.
Actually, I've climbed Marcy thrice - once long ago as a Boy Scout, and soloed it twice so far in 2006 (Mid-March with Skylight/Gray from the Loj, and May as part of a Great Range traverse from the Garden).
JYD - Jul 13, 2006 8:58 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2005
Mount Marcy
8th of 8 highpoints in 48 hrs. and thats including delaware. fell into snow up to my waist in late may, so be prepared. and if you leave before its light, pay close attention to the signs. we took a wrong turn about 100 yds in and wandered around on cross-country ski trails for an hour.
Cold, wet, and turned windy day and the trail had steady running water. As we became more exposed to the wind we played it safe and turned around. Still a pretty fun hike despite a missed summit.
Route Climbed: Van Hoevenberg Date Climbed: 11/7/04
First real hike in the DAKS_it was slush and mud most of the way up but then towards the top it was ice and snow_i didn't have any crampons or snowshoes just poles and summer hiking boots_toes were cold but i still made it to the top___overall good hike but i think to many people do this and the trail is way beaten down_saw people at the top too_smoked a bowl and slid/ ran back down_good times
MoapaPk - Nov 9, 2006 3:43 am Date Climbed: Jul 14, 1970
years agoActually went up 10 times between 1970 and 1975. Backpacked over the top twice. There used to be lean-tos 0.7 and 1.2 miles from the top on the Van Hovenberg side, and there was a lean-to at Lake Tear.
One of the most memorable times was in June 1971, when we went over the top, up Skylight (which I loved) and then out over Gray, and through hip-deep snow back to the Van Hovenberg trail.
Jerry L - Nov 4, 2006 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 26, 2006
Really Long HikeHiked up in a snowstorm. It was quite an epic trying to find the peak without a map and limited views.
WalkabouterSteve28 - Oct 25, 2006 12:58 am Date Climbed: May 27, 2005
11 miles to the topWas going to go up from the Lake tear of the clouds side but there was about 40mph winds blowing with peircing rain. Ended up going down and around the other way, i forget the trail names..but oh boy what a awsome trip
mattdalman - Oct 14, 2006 12:56 am Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2006
Van HoevenbergThe summit was cold, windy, and clouded in so we didn't have any views and we didn't stay up there very long. Oh well, still a great mountain.
starship_jen - Sep 25, 2006 1:34 am Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2006
Van HoevenbergIt was raining but we went anyway! My friend and I hiked the Van Hoevenberg Trail to the top. We met a nice guy from Ottawa on the trail who hiked the rest of the way up with us. Cold, rainy, and extremely windy at the summit. Didn't stay at the top for long! Soggy, wet, and cold, but HP #21!
danny-boy - Aug 26, 2006 1:42 am Date Climbed: Dec 3, 2005
Tough early winter hike from the LojGreat hike but I felt brutal! I had harly slept for 9 months - new baby :) - and had the flu. I thought I was going to die. Still worth it though. To top it off the State Troopers pulled me over for speeding (5 over the limit) just as my legs finally rebelled and cramped to punish me for the day I'd given them.
moneal - Aug 15, 2006 10:48 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2006
All the way from the LojClimbed from the Loj on a day hike. My compliments to the trail crews who obviously spent a lot of time working on the trail. Was stuck in the clouds on yet another summit. #23 on my state highpoint list
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2007
great hikecamped at Avalanche Camp. Took van hovenberg trail to summit. nice mountain descended south side of mountain passing lake tears of the clouds.
Went back in winter... FUN! my third winter mountain ascent!
musicmountain - Aug 2, 2006 1:35 am Date Climbed: Jul 23, 2005
from the garden parking lotlong day to the top of new york.
Ilafan - Jul 20, 2006 6:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2006
Rain for 18 consecutive hours!We went to Marcy blind...no campsite, no directions, no clue about New England mountains. A nice guy from Lake Placid directed us to a free campsite off of South Meadow Road. We started the hike early in the morning and reached the windy, foggy, awesome top about five hours later. Then the rain started. It rained for 18 straight hours, and the descent from the summit made for a slow, slippery experience. Exhausted but proud, we finished New York's highpoint 8.5 hours after starting.
The Ogre - Jul 16, 2006 4:43 pm
Marcy via Van Ho; John's BrookActually, I've climbed Marcy thrice - once long ago as a Boy Scout, and soloed it twice so far in 2006 (Mid-March with Skylight/Gray from the Loj, and May as part of a Great Range traverse from the Garden).
JYD - Jul 13, 2006 8:58 pm Date Climbed: May 19, 2005
Mount Marcy8th of 8 highpoints in 48 hrs. and thats including delaware. fell into snow up to my waist in late may, so be prepared. and if you leave before its light, pay close attention to the signs. we took a wrong turn about 100 yds in and wandered around on cross-country ski trails for an hour.
Koonsy - Jul 9, 2006 4:58 pm
Route: Van HoevenbergCold, wet, and turned windy day and the trail had steady running water. As we became more exposed to the wind we played it safe and turned around. Still a pretty fun hike despite a missed summit.
Brad Marshall - Jun 5, 2006 5:03 pm
Marcy from ADK LojClimbed Marcy, Algonquin and Wright Peak in a 54 hour marathon in February.
foreverwild - Apr 20, 2006 8:51 pm
Among the CloudsClimbed on a windy and cloudy summer day. Started my long trend of tending to summit in bad weather.
gambit - Mar 29, 2006 1:21 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2005
Marcy from the ADK LogMy first mountain! After this you might say I got hooked on mountain hiking/climbing. More details in the climbers log.
Global_09 - Mar 16, 2006 10:43 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2006
MarcyHad a great time on Marcy. Did it with just crampons and a ice axe and did just fine. Amazeing day with gear views.
EManBevHills - Feb 26, 2006 10:13 pm
Long ago, far awaySeveral winter ski ascents in the '90's.
b_betts - Feb 16, 2006 9:35 pm
Route Climbed: ? Date Climbed: 1995Don't remember which route it was, but it was one of my first mountains!
locationA_D_D85 - Feb 10, 2006 1:21 pm
Route Climbed: Van Hoevenberg Date Climbed: 11/7/04First real hike in the DAKS_it was slush and mud most of the way up but then towards the top it was ice and snow_i didn't have any crampons or snowshoes just poles and summer hiking boots_toes were cold but i still made it to the top___overall good hike but i think to many people do this and the trail is way beaten down_saw people at the top too_smoked a bowl and slid/ ran back down_good times