I started climbing mountains here in New York at the age of 16. The first Mountain I climbed was mt. Algonquin, the second highest elevation in New York. The climb was grueling, but remarkably satisfying. Most of these are located a few miles outside of Lake Placid New York. They are a largely unknown treasure situated in the northernmost part of our state, and are open freely to everyone. I suggest that everyone try this at least once, the hikinig enthusiast, or just someone looking for a fun and different weekend. For more information on mountains I have climbed, or hiking information, please email me.
By Far, my favorite part of the climb is the last 300 feet or so when the tree line dissapears, and it is nothing but you and the bear rock. You have to climb, scramble, and really put forth some effort if you wish to make it the remaining part of the journey. Even if your climb has been horrible up to that point, it all becomes worth it those few hundred feet before the summit.
A few of the Mountains I've climbed right here in New York State and elsewhere:
Mt. Marcy (Elev. 5344 ft.)
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Gothics Mountain (Elev. 4,736 ft.)
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Mt. Haystack (Elev. 4,960 ft.)
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Mt. Algonquin (Elev. 5,114 ft.)
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Giant Mountain (Elev. 4,627 ft.)
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Wright Peak. (Elev. 4580 ft.)
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Phelps Mt. (Elev. 4,160 ft)
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Mt. Washington (6288 ft, 1917 meters)
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Whiteface (4867 ft, 1483.5 meters)
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Esther Mt. (4270 ft, 1301.49 meters)
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Porter (Elev. 4580 ft.)
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My Mt. Everest Rant
Here is the much sought after opinion on Jordon Romero, the 13 year old climber from America who is attempting to become the youngest Everest Summiteer. I have been repeatedly asked about this, and rather than explain my position over and over, I wrote up a little rant and posted it here. The first format is microsoft office 2007, if you do not have this software installed, use the second link it will display it in plain text.
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Below is a list of mountains I have climbed and the order in which I climbed them:
1.Algonquin Peak (5114
2.Iroqouis
3.Boundary
4.Giant Mountain
5.Rocky Peak Ridge (4420 feet)
6.Cascade Mountain (4098 feet)
7.Porter Mountain (4059 feet)
8.Gothics (4736 feet)
9.Mount Marcy (5344 feet)
11.Mount Haystack 4960 ft (1512 m)
12.Phelps Mountain (4161 feet)
13.Mt Washington (6288 ft)
14.Whiteface Mountain 4867 ft (1483 m)
15.Esther Mountain (4240 feet)
16.Mt. Mitchell (6,684 feet)
2009 Cayuga Community College