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"For me, skinning up Whiteface is
the ultimate way to start my day.
It's an amazing workout, I always
bump into someone and have
an interesting conversation, and
catch one of those amazing Ad-
irondack sunrises. Nothing could
be better. I just wish I could start
every day like that!"
- Bryan Magnus
"For me personally, I like skinning
at Whiteface because I find it to
be a form of moving meditation.
In the time before sunrise your
entire life is existing solely in the
orb of light from your headlamp.
It seemingly shelters you from ev-
erything else that may be going on
in your life. As good as it feels to
be out there solo, it also feels just
as good when you find yourself
running into your closest friends
as you head to the top. Lastly, let's
just admit the sunrise is absolutely
amazing and worth every bit of en-
ergy expelled to see it!"
- Dave Mierzwa
"There's nothing quite like earning
your turns. When I skin up White-
face it makes me appreciate every
turn on the way down, especially
with the memory of every sweaty
step to get to the top fresh in my
mind. It's peaceful, even when the
wind is howling and your fingers
are frozen."
- Eric Adsit
