22 Spring 2017 LOCALadk Magazine
LOCALadk
I think of spring as a time of renewal
and inspiration. It's a season in which
there are more hours of daylight, the
landscape transforms from its stark
winter white to a lush combination of
bright greens, and I make an unrealistic
list of warm-weather goals.
Last year, I set out to conquer at
least three Adirondack 46er hikes,
and though I ended up with a
total of zero for the season, I
did surpass my goal for total
road bike miles.
Goals are good to have, and if they have a built-
in bonus, success rates are sure to increase. The
bonus for last year was I gained a new riding buddy
— and incentive to cycle more frequently — in my very
own sister.
This year, I think I've set an achievable goal, primarily
because it comes with bonuses galore. l'll see some awesome
stuff, get some exercise, and earn a pretty sweet commemorative
patch to boot.
I've decided to complete the Adirondack Waterfall Challenge. There
are a total of 19 waterfalls on the list collectively, each with an assigned
point value from one to four based on difficulty. To acquire the patch, one
needs to achieve 12 or more total points.
This challenge can be achieved over any period of time, but I'm planning
to begin my attempt this spring. The following is an itinerary with short
descriptions of the waterfalls (snagged from the adirondackexperience.
com website) that's complete with some unique pit stops along the way —
all in one of the most gorgeous parts of the Adirondacks!
Chasing
waterfalls
a
beautiful
challenge
By Kim Rielly
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