5344' | Height Order: 1 “Any mountain worth climbing . . . is worth writing about!” More than any other mountain, it was Mount Marcy that inspired Grace Hudowalski to talk and write about mountains, and her love for the rooftop of NY State was singular and infectious. Promoting … Read More about Mount Marcy
Cascade
4098' | Height Order 36th Greek mythology had its Helen of Troy, as we all know, with a face that launched a thousand ships. Well, in the Adirondacks we have Cascade, a reputedly easy climb by Adirondack standards and a view—breathtaking—that has launched a thousand high peaks adventures, … Read More about Cascade
Porter
4068' | Height Order: 38 It has been called "Porter Mountain" and "Mount Porter." Now it is known as just "Porter," named in honor of a much-beloved summer pastor and friend, Noah Porter, who was part of a group that made the first recorded ascent of the mountain in 1895. He then hired Orson … Read More about Porter
Mount Marshall
4363' | Height Order: 24 This is our first sketch about one of the original untrailed peaks and how climbers were greeted upon reaching the summit of Mount Marshall back in the days of herd paths and summit canisters. … Read More about Mount Marshall
Grace Peak
4006' | Height Order: 42 So here you are, atop Grace Peak, a mountain with a fine story to tell. … Read More about Grace Peak
The Peak Sketches provided here are part of the Trust’s public outreach and education mission. One of the unique elements of the cultural heritage of mountain climbing in the Adirondacks is the emphasis early climbers, particularly the 46ers of Troy, placed on “knowing the mountains,” knowing the … Read More about
