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Join EMS and their professional guides on this adventurous Halloween eve ascent of the mighty Big Slide Mountain, in the heart of the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks!
On the second day of the trip we will head out for a late day climb and descend under the light of our headlamps. Our nights will be spent at Grace Camp, located 3.5 miles deep in the backwoods at the base of the Great Range. Sleeping will be bunkhouse style.
All food will be provided and divided up among the group to be carried in for meals. Cooking will be done by your guide but all members should be ready to help out when necessary. A moderate fitness level will be needed to truly enjoy the thrills of this trip.
Day 1- As a team we will meet at Marcy Airfield located north of Keene Valley.
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The group will get introduced and answer any questions. After splitting up the food for the weekend we can carpool up to The Garden Trailhead. Carpooling will save on parking fees and leave room for other hikers. From the Garden we will hike into Grace Camp. The remaining part of the day is for relaxing, talking, gathering water, preparing dinner and getting ready for the next days hike.
Day 2- This is our big hike day!
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We will take our time in the morning, enjoy a nice breakfast and depart on a short hike around the campground to get our legs warmed up. In the afternoon we will either hike to Bushnell Falls (2675’) or to the summit of Short Job (2828’) for lunch. After, we will quickly return to camp and prepare our packs for the evening Halloween hike up Big Slide Mountain (4240’, Adirondacks 27th Highest Peak). You will need a dependable headlamp, extra batteries and warm clothes for this portion of the hike. We will be reaching the summit sometime before sunset and descending under the moonlit sky back to camp. Upon returning to camp we will fix a late dinner and share the day’s highlights.
Day 3- Sleep in a little, you deserve it!
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Leave the cooking up to us as we prepare a delicious breakfast to reenergize for the hike home. After a relaxing morning we will pack up and hike out to our vehicles and part ways. This is a travel home day, so we will be out by early afternoon.
This weekend is designed for active people who are interested in learning more about backcountry hiking in the Adirondacks. Everyone is expected to pitch in carrying group gear and preparing meals. No camping or hiking experience is required.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided where indicated on the detailed itinerary. All meals are prepared fresh and packed with energy to keep you fueled for the activity ahead.
Two nights camping at Grace Camp
Meals during trip where indicated (B,L,D)
Group equipment and trekking poles upon request
Experienced local guide and author, Spencer Morrissey
Equipment overview on day 1
Transportation to meeting point or trailhead
Packing gear (ask about rentals)
Personal snack items
Medical and evacuation insurance
All group gear will be divided up between participants
All participants are responsible for their own snacks and individual gear
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY COTTON CLOTHING
Backpack, large enough to carry personal gear, some group gear and food for the trip
Extra day pack, with waist and sternum straps preferred (optional). Backpack can be used for the day hikes
3 water bottles or equivalent bladder
Trekking poles
Snacks, energy bars/gels
Personal items (deodorant, toilet paper, medicines, pain reliever, tooth brush, etc…)
Camera
Sunglasses
Hat (optional)
Waterproof jacket and pants (Gore-tex or similar), can be used as a wind breaker as well
Bathing suit/towel (just in case the mood strikes)
Fleece jacket, for cooler temperatures
Headlamp with extra batteries
4 pairs of lightweight hiking socks
1 or 2 light techwick short sleeve shirt base layer
1 mid-weight long sleeve techwick pull over mid layer
1 pair of synthetic hiking pants (ones that zip into shorts are helpful
1 pair of synthetic hiking shorts
Hiking boots, with good support and broken in
Camp shoes (sandals, sneakers, booties)
Light gloves (optional)
Sun protection
Bug repellant
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag, 40 degree
Camp pillow (optional)
Book, for down times (optional)
Dinnerware (plate, bowl, fork, spoon, knife, mug)
Group Gear List (supplied buy Eastern Mountain Sports)
Cooking equipment (stove, pots, pans, matches, utensils, etc…)
Food for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Navigation equipment (GPS, map)
First aid kit
All group gear will be divided up between participants
All participants are responsible for their own snacks and individual gear
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