October Adirondack High Peaks Trip

This Adirondack High Peaks adventure is tailored for intermediate to advanced hikers with strong hiking fitness. Over two days, we will explore peaks from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (also known as St. Huberts or the Ausable Club)*.

• Day 1: We’ll hike Colvin and Blake, covering 14.1 miles round trip with an elevation gain of approximately 4,081 feet.
• Day 2: We’ll tackle Lower Wolfjaw, a 9.1-mile round trip with an elevation gain of about 3,064 feet. (alternate is Giant/Rocky Peak Ridge)

Prepare for an unforgettable journey through some of the Adirondacks’ most stunning landscapes!

* Mountains may change based on the group preferences and availability of reserved parking at the AMR lot.

What’s included:

• Accommodations at an upscale VRBO
• Dinner Friday and Saturday after hiking
• Licensed, insured NYS Guide

What’s not included:

• Dinner Thursday
• All breakfasts, lunches, and trail snacks
• Transportation to Lake Placid
• Gratuity for your guides

Accommodations

VRBO Property near Lake Placid, NY. Hikers will be assigned a king bed, queen bed, twin bed, or bunk bed based on the group. Some rooms have multiple beds.  The property has 4 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms, a washer & dryer, full kitchen, grill, patio, & hot tub.

Lake Placid limits vehicles to 4 per property, car pooling will be necessary.

Itinerary

Thursday 10/2: Travel to Lake Placid, check-in, evening “briefing”
Friday 10/3 : Climb Colvin & Blake
Saturday 10/4: Climb Lower Wolfjaw
Sunday 10/5: Check-out, travel home

Costs

$699 per person ($719 if paying by credit card) includes a bed at VRBO and guide services with a NYS Licensed Guide.
We will hold a pre-trip Zoom session to go over logistics.
Travel and food are the responsibility of the participants.
Registration deadline is Sept 1, 2025.

Checks payable to:
Outside Chronicles
3997 Tudor Place
Hamburg, NY 14075

Trip Notes

This trip demands a high level of physical fitness in order to complete it within the available daylight hours. Outside Chronicles reserves the right to deny participation if group safety will be compromised through an individual’s participation.  Outside Chronicles reserves the right to adjust the trip itinerary to match the skills, abilities, and goals of the group.

Prior hiking experience is required. Participants will be screened to make sure they meet a minimum fitness level to make the trip successful and enjoyable.

Hikers can choose to do one or both mountain hikes.

Good physical condition, proper clothing, proper footwear, and proper equipment are a must.

Event Full?

Get your name on the waitlist by e-mailing [email protected]

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund minus the 3% payment processing fee will be given for a cancellation requests prior to the registration deadline (9/1/2025). Payments are NOT refundable past the registration deadline.

A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to run.