Hannah the hiker

Author: Hannah

  • ADK 46: Whiteface Mountain and Esther Mountain

    Whiteface and Esther Mountain are two of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Fun fact: Whiteface is the fifth tallest mountain in New York State. this hike is about 10.5 miles long with 3,700 feet in elevation gain. it is a pretty rewarding hike since you get two High Peaks done…

  • ADK 46: Seymour, Seward, Donaldson, and Emmons

    This hike is about 23 miles long and goes over 4 of the Adirondack High Peaks. So, it is a great hike to get a couple of the 46 done in one go! Seymour is not part of the Seward Range (Seward, Donaldson, and Emmons) but it is close enough…

  • Essentials for hiking alone

    Essentials for hiking alone

    In this post I want to outline what I bring with me when I go hiking alone. Hiking by yourself is an invaluable experience and I think that more people should get “out there” alone with the right gear of course. so, I will talk about what I bring, why,…

  • ADK 46: Gray Peak, Mount Redfield and Cliff Mountain

    Gray Peak, Mount Redfield and Cliff Mountain are three of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. This hike, according to my AllTrails app and Strava was around 30 miles long which took me 18 hours. This is obviously longer than any hike I have ever been on, and I will get…