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Brian Pierz - Jun 22, 2010 1:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2010
Great Range TraverseThis was the fourth summit on a long day hike, followed by Basin and Haystack.
I was joined on this adventure by Mr. Steve and Mr. Baio.
This was my second time on this summit.
TLP - May 27, 2010 1:08 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2010
after BasinI went up from the Basin col. It's a nice climb on the rocks! It wasn't that bad. I thought it was going to be worse. Good, tough times in the Adirondacks.
Narendra - Dec 21, 2008 11:03 am
SaddlebackNice little scramble
sskeep - Sep 9, 2008 9:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2008
SaddlebackHad great day climbing Mt Marcy, Haystack, Saddleback, Basin with Scott and Pat.
Tahawus - Aug 11, 2008 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2006
Saddleback MountainClimbed with Haystack and Basin via the Range Trail from the Garden. After traversing over Basin, we had a little difficulty ascending the Class 3 slabs below Saddleback's summit block, but otherwise had little trouble. After we began our descent into John's Brook Valley it began to rain, at times heavely, but things cleared up after about a hour.
Sam Page - Jul 31, 2008 11:29 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
Steep "trail"This was part of an 18+ mile loop that included Upper Wolf Jaw, Armstrong, Gothics, Saddleback, and Basin. The descent toward Basin is alarmingly steep and exposed, considering that it is a trail.
MoapaPk - Jul 5, 2008 1:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 1971
many times, range traverseAlways between here and there.
MattGreene - Dec 1, 2007 10:08 pm
Frostbite PreventionMy pal Tony and I had a snack out of the wind, then headed into a 60-mph gale for our descent. Almost instantly, we each noticed the other's face turning white. We cowered behind the closest rock, threw on our face masks, and made it down unscathed, but respecting the mountain even more.
starship_jen - Nov 11, 2007 10:07 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2007
From the GardenThe last of a 3 peak string with Paul. Intimidating rock "climb" to get to the summit. I appreciated Paul's help with this one. Headed back to the garden after a long day of hiking. Good trip!
14/46.
EastcoastMike - Oct 5, 2007 10:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2007
En Route to HaystackClimbed en route to Haystack. Nice open rock section before on the way to Basin!
Bark Eater - Aug 26, 2007 6:53 pm Date Climbed: Jul 21, 1977
Range traverseGot hit by a big thunderstorm trying to get off the top.
davebobk47 - Aug 20, 2007 3:25 pm
Great TimesNice hike with my Philmont crew.
birdny - Jun 22, 2007 9:38 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1994
NiceClimbed with brothers Bob and Mike. Awesome hike and views. the trail down over to Basin was a drop and a half but was awesome!!
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 6:26 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2005
ADK #38almost done...
lalpinist - Feb 25, 2007 9:27 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2007
PackedThis trail is well-packed. Even though this area did not get the snow that the more western and southern peaks saw, there were lots of people on trail today as word was out that it was one of the few that had been broken since the snow. The trail from the peak of Saddleback to Basin is blown clean, however, and there is a lot of exposed ice and rock. Crampons minimum. Belay is recommended for the stretch near the top.
mancopa - Feb 20, 2007 12:31 am
From The GardenStarted at the Garden and hit this summit, then spent the night at Ore Bed Leanto. Lots of fun. Great views.
danny-boy - Oct 4, 2006 12:50 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2004
VerglaceWe were pretty tired from summiting Basin and then the haul up from the Basin-Saddleback col. The way up the west trail had patched that were very steep and icey. The 'trail' below the summit was pretty much a low-grade ice climb. We had a lot of fun, but were relieved to find ourselves at the summit.
nartreb - Aug 14, 2006 2:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
Great Range traverse attemptWe took a long break on the windy summit ledge, and I tried to "bend the map" to convince myself we were already on Basin, as it started to sink in that the Great Range Traverse is a lot steeper than the Presidential Traverse.
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 11:08 pm
great loopcamped near johns brook lodge to saddleback basin and back. another one i did in reverse. thats all right, i'll have to go back!
The Ogre - Jul 19, 2006 5:06 am
Saddleback Cliffs as part of Great Range TraverseFrom the Garden, one day traverse of Marcy/Haystack/Basin/Saddleback/Gothics/Armstrong/UWJ. The "Saddleback Cliffs" (west side hiking trail) is definitely the hardest 200' of "trail" in the Adirondacks. I haven't done all 46 yet, but that seems to be the consensus, and after climbing it, I believe it.