LOCALadk Magazine

41 Fall 2016 LOCALadk Magazine LOCALadk Lean–to Challenge This new challenge is about experiencing the wilderness for more than a day. There are three different levels with this chal- lenge: the regular challenge: overnight in 5 different lean-tos in five different wilderness areas. Hike to three and paddle to two. The second level is a winter challenge, completed between December 21 and March 20:. snowshoe or ski to five different wilderness areas and spend the night. The last challenge is the Ultra: complete the above two and then add 5 more, 3 hiking and 2 paddling for a total of 15 nights in 15 different lean-tos. 29er Hikes The four criteria are that the hike must have a vertical rise of at least 1,000 feet, must be less than 9 miles round trip, great view, and use maintained and marked trails. 250 + Miles in the High Peaks Wilderness** Hike all 78 trails inside the High Peaks Wilderness Area. This chal- lenge involves hiking tens of thousands of vertical feet and tra- verses some of the most remote country in the Park. To date, only one person has completed this challenge for the patch. **Experienced hikers only. Kids on the Trail-Adirondack Mountain Club A challenge designed to encourage hiking with kids. This chal- lenge was started in 1998 and is based on the book Kids on the Trail! Hiking with Children in the Adirondacks by Rose Rivezzi and David Trithart. The challenge includes 8 sections of the Adirondacks and lists 62 different hikes. To receive the official patch you must complete at least two hikes from each section for a total of sixteen hikes. Hamilton County Waterfall and Wildlife Challenge These two challenges are specifically designed for families to en- joy. Contact AdirondackExperieince.com for more details and to receive the brochure. The goal is to simply get outside and enjoy some of these many great hikes. If you decide to take on a challenge or simply ex- plore a new area, remember to always be prepared. Eric Adsit

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