Backpacking to Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks (the HIGHEST point in New York!)

Hello from the top of New York: Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet!
Mount Marcy is located in the Adirondacks High Peaks Wilderness and while you can access the summit by a difficult 17 mile day hike, we decided to make our journey even harder and do a 19 mile backpacking trip along the Avalanche Pass to Mount Marcy Loop Trail, which meant we lugged 30ish pounds of gear up to the top with us. It was a tough journey full of so much mud, obstacles on the trail, and the CRAZIEST wind we have ever experienced, but the views at the top were 1000% worth all of the struggles to get there.
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This video was filmed on September 20 & 21, 2021 and doesn’t reflect the current state of fall foliage. Drones are NOT allowed in Wilderness areas. All drone footage in this video was filmed outside of the wilderness. Keep New York beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ See us hike more US state high points: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM7t4Lt7qyYN8mWowzpOzwHX Watch more US adventures: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM7qBABNYjOaVogPrb69MrQG Our backpacking + camera gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/resources/

[@courtneykappel370]

Kona climbing a ladder is impressive! We enjoyed watching all of the athleticism from our couch!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She is a very talented pup!

[@pandayoutube5354]

I absolutely love that you’re hiking in the northeast and capturing it so beautifully!! I feel like it’s so rare to see KZbinrs go to the Adirondacks, so this is super fun and refreshing to see! I know you mentioned that you’re on your way to Vermont, but hoping that you’re also on your way to Acadia!! 💕

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sooo many awesome northeast hikes to come! And definitely will be sharing Acadia!

[@blahblah14u]

With in a year you have hiked huge mountains in Colorado and now New York! That is amazing! Kona was a trooper on the whole hike!! I am sorry about the mud but Kona was pretty muddy as well. But once again! Another wonderful video! Thanks!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She was so dirty haha! And this has been an amazing hiking year for us. Definitely our hardest hikes and the most we have ever backpacked!

[@cardbored_]

I grew up in the Ithaca area. Currently live in Ohio and took my wife and daughter to the Adirondacks for the first time last week, they’re in love. We hiked Whiteface which is more family oriented and not a true hike but still a lot of fun and something our 7 year old could do. The Adirondacks are so underrated imo.

[@deanchapman1824]

Finger Lakes are underrated too!!!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Your family could easily do Mt Jo (only 600 ft elevation right atAdirondack Loj) and you will be blown away by the view. It's a front row seat for the highest peaks. Also Baxter off 73 is a very easy climb and inspires a lot of photos for calendars.

[@jrbixler]

Love, love the view at the top. Your furbaby is really a trooper. She seems to truly love going out on the hikes.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Kona is our little mountain goat!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

What a great backpacking trip! Kona did such an awesome job on those ladders! She is such a lucky girl to have you two as her mommy and daddy…you two rock! Kathryn, when you came up that rock towards the latter part of the video, it looked like it was a major drop off…😬 you guys made me smile a lot watching this one with your comments and little blunders! Great job!😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahahah I don’t remember many sketchy drop offs, but you probably wouldn’t have loved the wind at the top! 😜

[@kkin18]

New York is home for me and I always love seeing videos from places close to home. The Adirondacks is my favorite place to be! I was actually at the Loj the same day you guys were, I hiked Algonquin on the same day you started your backpack trip. When you showed the shot of you guys walking back to your van I remember seeing your van there when I got back from my hike. If you’re ever back in the area I highly recommend doing Algonquin, it’s the 2nd highest in NY and you can summit three high peaks all in one hike!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ahhh no way! And thanks for the hike suggestion, we would love to do that next time!

[@kenkaplan3654]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Algonquin actually has better views than Marcy, if that's possible and is a much more accessaible and economic hike, (8 miles as opposed to your 18). If you really are up for a challenge , do the upper range (Gothics, Saddleback, Basin, Haystack.) If you can do only one, do Haystack. Views are beyond spectacular, rated by many as #1 in high peaks (Algonquin #2) but it's really back there.

[@nancychikara3713]

This is by far most detailed/informative channel I have come across. ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Nancy! That’s our biggest goal!

[@FlyCheeseFry]

I hit "like" as soon as I saw mountains...so pretty much immediately, haha. What a beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We basically felt the same way! Knew we would love it once we got to see mountains again!

[@anydaynow7755]

Love seeing Kona put it in 4WD!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She crushes the hikes!

[@bruhmagic1323]

So happy to see people coming to the Adirondacks! Love my home.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Such a gorgeous area!

[@bruhmagic1323]

@@AdventuresofAplusK So glad you came. If you’re ever around this neck of the woods again come in winter. There is some amazing winter hikes and some great backcountry skiing.

[@ace3442]

Watching in england purely because i'm reading a book that mentioned the mountains. I was only going to watch a bit but ended up seeing it all! Fantastic!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@brandonterry4890]

This summer I joined the WNY(western New York) hiking challenge. It’s had me hiking 192 miles this summer. I finished the challenge last month, and was so excited to learn new trails. My favorite was the High Tor which overlooks Canandaigua Lake. The view plus a bonus waterfall made it so exciting. Next summer I’ll be traveling to the ADK for a little hiking adventure like you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing this:)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is awesome! Way to go on crushing those miles! 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@joycemoses2411]

Congratulations on making such an awesome hike!!!! We voted "yes" that Kona would make the the steps. Thank you for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You got it right! Well, for the first few ones and then she chickened out haha

[@maretteboyle2549]

Welcome to hiking in the North East! I’ve been hiking in NY/New England my whole life, and I can say solidly, the peaks here are significantly harder than anything I have hiked out West! An awesome challenge for your guys though! My hubby and I hiked Mt.Marcy when we were engaged & it is a toughie!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Not sure if you know of Kraig Adams, but he grew up in New York and has hiked all over the world and has said the same thing! It was tough, but rivaled some views we have had out west for sure!

[@maretteboyle2549]

Yes! He’s amazing! The Presidentials in NH are incredible- I hope you guys get to check them out in your New England travels! ☺️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We did a pretty awesome hike in NH the other day! The video won’t be out for weeks, but it was amazing. We loved the white mountains!

[@maretteboyle2549]

Oh that’s awesome! I was gonna say- it’s getting pretty late in the season for the whites- there’s a good amount of snow up North already & Im sure you have heard - Mt.Washington has the worst weather in the WORLD - looking forward to your video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh yes! We didn’t even attempt that one this time!

[@RvrGrl80]

You guys have the best couple dynamic.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You're too kind! We have a lot of fun together!

[@thomasthetrain19]

I just drove 15 hours one way to hike marcy (and skylight, gray, Phelps, and tabletop) and used this video for motivation on the way up there. My knee gave out before the last peak but I pushed through and dragged my leg the last 7 miles. I know this is an old video but thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man bummer about your knee! We hope you're doing alright now. You're a trooper!

[@kenkaplan3654]

How many days? Not one?

[@carolynbishop8798]

Kona is a super dog! What an amazing trail

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She sure is! Makes us feel weak constantly 😂

[@kenkaplan3654]

These are really splendid views from Marcy, especially of Haystack, the MacIntyre Range and the Great range. You had a very beautiful day. I climbed Marcy 6 times via the route you took, including Skylight on 5 of them. It is so much more interesting than the Van Hoevenberg trail, which we descended , except for the astonishing view at Indian Falls. We would swim in the Opalescent Brook on the way to Lake Tear. I always felt a chill at 4 corners. Back in the day ( 60's) there was a lean to there and never more than 10 cars in the Adirondack Loj parking lot.

[@David-e6d6n]

Your excitement was infectious one of the best hiking videos I’ve seen in a long time great job we live in Forestville New York about 20 miles south of Buffalo. I’ve been going up to the Adirondacks every year for 10 days for 23 years presently looking for a home to retire and up there keep up the good work.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much! We love the area! Can't wait to explore more one day!

[@jatraveler1277]

I admire your spunk! Looked like an incredible hike. Adirondacks are gorgeous. It's great to see the wild parts of NY. So many people just think of The City. Thanks.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

New York really has it all! Loved getting to see this side of the state, as we had only ever been to NYC before this trip!

[@davidyoon903]

I never doubted Kona for a second ^_^ So beautiful there!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She appreciates the faith you have in her skills!

[@emmie_enroute]

You guys did awesome! Proud of ya!! Can’t wait to see your next video exploring NE area.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lots of fun adventures to come soon!

[@SchoandJo]

So cool to see you guys hike to the tallest peak in NY! My sister in law claimed all 46 of the Adirondack Mountains; first time was year-round and then a second time in the winter for an extra challenge.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Whaaaat?! That is so amazing! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@roshi98]

Views up here aren't seen, they're earned. Good work, you two.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Definitely earned! 💪🏼😅

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

Planning my hike for august 2023! Can’t wait

[@deborahthompson6817]

We've only made it to Marcy Dam in our sixties and don't want to get the DEC to have to find us so we're good with that and thank you for completing the adventure for us

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The views from the dam area are awesome!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Climb Mt Jo by new long trail, if you haven't. Best bang for buck in region. View will astonish you for such a short climb

[@jamiewalters4]

Great job guys! This is such an epic hike. So hard, but awesome. This part of the year the wind is brutal; when we did it, below treeline was fine...lovely... above treeline is got cold, and on the peak with wind was like a knife cutting right though you. The Adirondack's are amazing...love Lake Placid area. A great way to climb some 46ers is snow shoe in the winter. Its beautiful, and its actually easier because the "trail" is smooth!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We will never ever forget that wind! 😂 it made it extra memorable haha! But we loved the area so much and cannot wait to go back. Would love to rent a cute place in one of the many cute towns and hike a ton! Hiking up in the snow does sound fun! We know that a lot of people do that in WA and then glissade down, which makes it even easier!

[@deanchapman1824]

Excellent video!!! I'm sure you get TONS of suggestions. The next time you're in New York, check out the Hudson Valley/Catskill Mountains, which is still in the New York Metro Area!!! Also the Finger Lakes: great farm countryside, waterfalls, gorges, great towns, and wineries. It has become an international destination in recent years!

[@MarkH163]

Great watching you guys on your continuing adventures! Beautiful trails and views there! And awesome watching Kona, quite the climber!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She crushes these hikes!

[@michellerichardson4200]

Y’all are the bomb! Trail looks so fun, but challenging! Views are amazing!! Been up in those mnts several times; never on top!! Thx for tackling it for all of us!!

[@68PatrickC]

I've spent alot of time in the Adirondacks. Beautiful area. If you are in Central New York stop in Utica and try the food. It is amazing and the best in the country in my opinion. Upside down pizza, chicken riggies and halfmoon cookies are just an example of the area's food. The second oldest pizzeria in the U.S. is in Utica and the Utica Club brewery is the first brewery in America to sell beer after prohibition ended. A cool tour of the brewery and samples in the 1888 tavern are a must. Great beers and soft drinks. Check it out.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

All of those foods sound super good! And intriguing!

[@linsun6650]

Good on ya two mountain conquerors! I just came back from MightyFive in UT. Loved Antica Forma, saw the original pizza oven from Italy and had some excellent pizzas. We loved it so much we went right back the following night. Thanks to your recommendation.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

So happy you enjoyed their pizzas! We loved them!

[@linsun6650]

@@AdventuresofAplusK when I was admiring closely their pizza oven, I saw a huge plate of meat sauce spaghetti. That's when I decided to come the next day to try that, and it was devious.

[@linsun6650]

Delicious

[@bobyonker3100]

Thanks for sharing your type 2 fun with us. We are missing fall in the north east so glad you are filming there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Excited to share more! And more type 2 fun to come haha!

[@peterf1]

First comment, and just subbed, so I'm still learning about you and your channel, but NICE VIDEO. I started with your latest, the Christmas Market video in Germany, so I'm thinking 'lite adventure Americans go to Europe'... but then see this video. Mt. Marcy is a TOUGH hike, you should be proud of putting that climb behind you. I've done it in summer, and have had to turn around in a winter ascent attempt, so big respect. You guys are great on camera, and the quality scripting and editing are evident... they make watching your content really enjoyable.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Your comment is very kind and means a lot to us! Mount Marcy is amazing and definitely a challenge! Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤

[@JSP_72]

Wow! Such beautiful trail! Thank you for the video guys! Happy hiking!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!

[@Tomangel61]

Lake Colden is one beautiful place, that's for sure.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Well done to you both and Kona. Beautiful mountain scenery. Loved it. 👍😊💙

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Don! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithkeeny968]

Really well done video of hiking the ADK

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Major ❤ for ADK and to see it with a bit of 🍁🍂 is just awesome. Kona was all kinds of epic on that first ladder! The Adirondacks was where I had my first ever bear sighting. It was just after the campers left (so camp was quite quiet) and one got its hands (paws?) on a rubbish bag round the back of the mess hall. I was on my own and freaked out - so mighty glad to see you had the heavy duty bear containers. Whenever we took the kids hiking, it was never on any trails as cool looking as this one. It looked so varied with the ladders, ridges, walk ways and so on... but I wouldn't have appreciated all of that mud. At 16:26, it was really interesting to see how many people had marked just 1 person off, it looked like you two were the only non solo-ers! The first pizza sounded delightful, but you guys officially butchered it when you asked them to not include mushrooms! Sad that you don't have more videos from the area (for now) but excited to see Vermont. Hoping you guys put the van on the ferry across Lake Champlain as that will bring back some serious good memories for me!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We so wish we had seen a bear! Still no bear sightings anywhere 😭 But glad we didn’t encounter one at camp! We didn’t ferry across unfortunately (it was closed), but we did bike across Lake Champlain and that was fun!

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

The Adirondacks are a wonderful place. I'm glad y'all had fun!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved it out there!

[@ChrisG-so8th]

An absolutely wonderful video! Kona is real mountain climbing dog!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She is our little mountain goat!

[@lesliebrown1517]

Go Kona! Love the look on her face in the morning when you asked if she was ready!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hahaha she just constantly melts our hearts!

[@richardparrott7192]

That hike was epic! I was tired just watching you both do it! Never knew anything about NY countryside so really nice to see!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was so hard! We slept like babies afterwards!

[@pamelakern2849]

You guys are so great !! This was an exciting and beautiful video. Kona is a star 🌟

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She does so much better than us!

[@irenecoermann2439]

So beautiful! Thanks for taking us along.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!

[@josephregallis3394]

Very nice, way to go! I would love to get there one day. I'm retired so when I see how wiped out you two get, I will probably just get knocked out at my age! Oh well, got to keep going, it keeps us young! My wife is from the Thousand Islands area of New York so I want to visit there and the Adirondacks some day. Thanks. That pizza sure looked good! My friend Harry and I years ago hiked the mountain at Flagstaff, AZ and when we got down, we both ordered a large pizza for each of us! That was how hungry we were! We wound up eating half and then giving the pizzas to a homeless woman outside that we met on the street. A good day!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That area looks gorgeous! We cannot wait to get back to NY! And eating a whole pizza after a hike is encouraged in our household 😂

[@kenkaplan3654]

There are smaller hikes that are deeply rewarding. Mt Jo right off the Loj. Baxter off route 73 in Keene, If you want the most economical day trip with a real big boy, do Algonquiin. 8 miles round trip. 3 just to climb from trail junction but last 1000 are tough.

[@David-e6d6n]

The Adirondacks are one of the most beautiful places on earth

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Agreed!

[@cwesley2005]

Holy crap I want to do this loop so badly now! Your dog is amazing by the way, thank you for making this video!

[@jameswaldecker1236]

Congratulations on the high point - and on your 200th KZbin video! This was definitely worthy of #200. I'd like to thank you for all the tips you provided that made my recent Dakotas vacation a smashing success. Things you helped me to know about: Cathedral Spires, Black Elk Peak (I got my own high point, although it was in the fog, which was cool in its own way), Spearfish Canyon, Notch/Door/Window Trails, Pinnacles Overlook for sunset, Rankin Ridge at Wind Cave NP (tower is still closed), Painted Canyon at Theodore Roosevelt NP for sunset, the 18th floor of the North Dakota State Capitol, and the Juicy Lucy in Minneapolis (yes, you even helped me in a place you didn't film!). Things I added: Castle Trail in the Badlands, Devils Tower, Medicine Rocks in Montana, White Butte in North Dakota (make that two high points!), the amazing North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt NP (Caprock Coulee hike and Sperati Point both have incredible views), the Minnehaha Creek Trail from a waterfall to the Mississippi (only 2.5 miles from the Juicy Lucy), and Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin, which honors the America the Beautiful Pass because it's home to a unit of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve. Thank you again for all the tips and inspiration! Bring on New England!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow! 200?! We didn’t even know that! 😂 🥳 Your trip sounds amazing!!! We heard the north unit of TRNP was awesome, so we are glad you made it out there! You just gave us many more spots to check out next time we are out that way. We also know what a foggy high point is like. Stay tuned for a few videos from now 😅

[@jameswaldecker1236]

Thank you, and I couldn't have done that trip without you! Always happy to give you more tips and see what you do with it (still love what you did with Keweenaw and Kitch-iti-Kipi)! Foggy high points are cool! Even if the visibility isn't great, the experience is fantastic. On the way down from Black Elk Peak on Trails #3/4, I still saw the back of Mount Rushmore, just like Adam pointed out in your video. Really looking forward to your own foggy high point!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It definitely adds a layer of mystique! Makes it wild to know you’re high up but cannot even tell how high up!

[@jameswaldecker1236]

That's right! And it probably also means there will be less people up there that day! :)

[@sarahn.4775]

Such a great video! I LOVE "traveling" through your vlogs since I can't travel In this season of my life. Thank for the top notch content! Wow! I'm impressed that Kona can climb so well! She's so cute! Kathryn falling made me laugh. I think I can relate!😄

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you much Sarah! So glad you can virtually travel with us! ❤️ Kona climbs like a champ, me on the other hand, I stumble 😂

[@acitizen9337]

Awesome video guys! Welcome to the real New York!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!!

[@1121gsm]

One of your best videos. Mt. Marcy is on my list of things to do and I don't live that far away. My wife and I summited Wheeler Peak on October 10. Kathryn replied in a prior comment that Wheeler Peak was more difficult than Mt. Elbert. For us Wheeler Peak was equally difficult because there was snow and ice on the way up and it was COLD at the top--23 F and 27 mph wind. We didn't stay long. I like your post high-point summit tradition. My wife and I have a similar tradition with beer, salsa, and blue corn chips. I think the next high point for us might be Humphreys Peak in Arizona, but not in the winter. Enjoying your travels.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. And Humphreys Peak looks awesome, that would be a good one and we hope to add that to the list someday. That weather you had on Wheeler Peak sounds brutal! Cold and wind at the summit makes it hard to enjoy the victory!

[@tupperlake100]

No drones ? Great !!! When I lived in the Adirondacks and walked around in the woods I just wanted me, the animals, and natural sounds. Back then seaplanes were banned on lakes in the Adirondacks. The Adirondack residents, people and animals, have learned to live together.

[@bradgingerich6814]

Awesome vlog Adam & Katherine! I super like the new tradition of getting pizza after climbing the highest point in a state...so cool! Kona blew my mind when she ran up that first ladder! This was fun...can't wait for the next one!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She blew our mind too! 😱😱😱 And the pizza tradition is one of the best traditions we have now. Pizza is always a great reward!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Years ago, in lateAugust, as part of a summer camp, I took 5-6 older boys with me as the hiking conselor and did the upper range, Gothics, Saddleback, Basin, Haystack (no Marcy). i did not lnow about the Saddleback Cliffs, which we descended. 20 miles one day. Not a cloud in the sky, pristine ( for some reason I always got good weather on hike days) and in the 70's. We celebrated after dark by going to the Dew Drop Inn in Saranac Lake for pizza. Best pizza ever!

[@justherb666]

We love the Adirondacks. Thanks for visiting our neck of the woods...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's so beautiful out there!

[@danielgiblin361]

Welcome to the ADKs! I love your channel and love your video content. For 13 straight years from 2006-2018 I did the Ironman Lake Placid and my wife and two kids and I would hike the high peaks during the week while on vacation and did Mt Marcy via Avalanche Pass and it is no joke!! Our goal is to follow in your footsteps and create our memories using your expertise, helpfulness and willingness to help others in our 2019 Ram 3500 DRW/ Cirrus 920.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is so impressive! Way to go! 💪🏼 Super excited to hear y'all will be exploring in a camper. Thank you so much for following along!

[@KC-qv2ul]

So awesome! Great job! Your dog did a amazing job too! Never could I do that now being a little older but enjoyed following you through it. We have a cabin home in old forge New York. Love love love the Adirondacks!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She does so amazing on these hikes! Much better than us 😂 The Adirondacks are incredible, they really won us over!

[@UAPReportingCenter]

What a good doggo ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She is a great hiking buddy!

[@kathigee]

WOW... I have never had a bucket list - but - THIS ... I'm already planning to do it next year!! thanks for taking us along. safe travels!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Doooo it! Such an epic hike!

[@wasomoeoo1132]

I love watching you guys video❤️💯 Thank you for showing all the places that I have never been there,yet!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@nunofurbznes2799]

Type 2 fun--gonna steal that one! 👍

[@wendysmith2743]

Well done guys, that hike looked definitely brutal! Have a good rest and recover, you both looked a bit exhausted and totally earned those delicious pizzas. Take care.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were SO exhausted! A few days of rest afterwards was just what we needed!

[@peterwuelfing]

Another great episode. Thanks.

[@tayltown47]

I loved this! I am lucky to be pretty close to the Adirondacks and enjoy plenty of adventures there. I actually just did a hike off of Heart Lake a few days ago. Glad to see videos from my favorite place!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is an amazing area, we loved it so much!

[@PhillipE1210]

What an awesome video thanks for sharing! Went with my family and climbed Snowy Mountain this year. It was exhausting for me but it is NOTHING compared to Mount Marcy 😂 Y’all are brave climbing the highest peak! Loved seeing all the beautiful views. ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're glad you had a great time! Those mountains out east are tough! I guess the trail creators had never heard of switchbacks 😂 Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@PhillipE1210]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Thank you 😊 Yes they are 😂 LOL. My pleasure.

[@joejones4172]

I did Marcy two years in a row as a Boy Scout about 4 decades ago. Some of this looks familiar(no clue which trail we took) especially the final several yds. I'm thinking about MAYBE doing it next fall, but I am 60 with aches & pains so IDK. Great vid; thanks!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Marcy via Van Hoevenberg is shorter but way less scenic. Algonquin is the more economical day hike but tough at the top. 8 miles round trip. A really good day hike is Cascade or Noonmark. Both are not easy but are not as high and are right off the road. Of course there is Mt Jo

[@mynnmax]

Another great video! Hiking poles would be really helpful for the mud and other rough terrain. Even just carrying one pole makes a huge difference!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’d give them a shot, but with filming and Kona, we need our hands free. But maybe on a non Kona, non filming hike!

[@mynnmax]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Good point! You two make it look so easy wrangling Kona and filming! :)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a juggling act! 😂

[@ashleyludlow2756]

Hiking Nippletop nearly killed me. You're not missing out 😂

[@TheAncient11545]

I climbed Marcy when I wasn't in good enough shape. We started too late and it was September, so the days were short and we had to rush. We didn't stop to rest enough, so we pushed too hard. The trail was wet, so that made things interesting. By the time it was over, my legs were almost useless. While walking (actually hobbling) to dinner later in Lake Placid, a cop pulled over and asked if I needed a lift. I was probably walking as if I was really drunk. 😄 Meanwhile, a trail official went up and down the mountain twice, which made us feel even more amateurish. This was an everyday thing for her.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha we had a similar experience hiking a tough trail today! Someone twice our age passed us 😂 we asked him "are we slow or are you fast? How often do you do this hike?" He said he does it twice a week. That made us feel a bit better! Marcy is a tough one!

[@TheAncient11545]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I was glad the hotel had safety bars in the shower....cuz damn - that was me.

[@tatyh91]

Such a beautiful hike 🌿 Kona absolutely made my day by going up the first ladder, she took off, such a trooper! The "It was cooler in my head" after getting over the rocks had me cracking up haha.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

She crushed that ladder! And then fear took over lol! And I am glad my cool moves had ya laughing! 😜

[@cxproductions7106]

This is awesome and what I want to do in life

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️❤️ we truly believe you can do anything you set your mind to!

[@jackpine4347]

This was great! Iv'e hiked in the Catskills, have to get up to the Adirondacks someday. Thanks for bringing me along 🙂.

[@BaltazarGabka-wj8iv]

If I could, I would give you 10000 👍

[@nunofurbznes2799]

You certainly had a beautiful day for summiting.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We got super lucky! 🙌🏼

[@georgewalker]

I really liked the video, excellent work, greetings👍🏻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! We're so glad!

[@daniellehe4441]

I am heading there to summit Marcy within a week of you guys posting this video! Looks like everything I am hoping for! Love your videos and your travels!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Have a blast on the hike Daniel! The view at the top is so worth it and we hope that the wind isn't as insane for you haha

[@TenderKelsey]

I am currently an aspiring ADK 46er! These hikes are no joke! Glad you experienced one. There is never a shortage of mud, no matter the season! Trekking poles make all the difference on trails like these! Invest in a pair? AMAZON! LOL - They are known as "Adirondack miles" wayyyy different than your average mile. I love to see you exploring my home state! I am from Buffalo! Hope you enjoyed the wings!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The hikes are no joke! They were so difficult with the terrain and elevation gain. Poles are kind of hard for us with needing our hands free for our pup and camera gear, but we may try them in the future. We loved the Adirondacks and can’t wait to come back. Good luck on your journey to conquer all the high peaks!

[@kenkaplan3654]

When i was younger we hiked in sneakers and usually ruined a pair on a 3 day hike around Marcy.

[@samanthajoslyn1000]

Great video! I love seeing the Adirondacks on youtube! I just got into the teens of the 46 high peaks...so far my favorites are Big Slide, Giant, and Nippletop, but I hear Dix mountain is a fan favorite sunrise view. Marcy was the first one I did, and to this point, I still think it was the easiest because it was so flat compared to my other summits 😂. The ADK's is no joke, and I will definitely watch more of your NE adventures like Vermont!! P.S. if you want some cool day hike recommendations, Indian Head Lookout is an easy hike, and AMAZING VIEWS year-round.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Congrats on hitting the teens! That is awesome!! We had hoped to do Indian Head and had permits to park, but since dogs aren't allowed and we couldn't find a sitter close enough we had to skip it, which we were SO bummed about because it was one of the top hikes we were excited about out east. Next time for sure!

[@mcnater]

That hiked looked so beautiful...wow. Thanks for highlighting that one. I was just telling my wife about the 3 types of fun this weekend!...that's so funny you mentioned it. I need more Type 2 in my life right now. Also, can we get A+K merch with a "When you're married, who cares" slogan on it? I'd buy one. Can't wait to see the fall color vids to come!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Type 2 fun is our favorite! Even if we hate it in the moment haha! Glad you can relate to "when you're married, who cares" 😜

[@hikerhobby1204]

Thank you! Incredible hike!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was SO beautiful! Even through the challenges.

[@dawnyski9175]

Kona GOAT 🐐 ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mandys6227]

On top of my home state! ❤️ Now I live in central Oregon 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We ❤️ Oregon!

[@Willy-kx4wh]

Very cool video. Much has changed on that trail. Very rugged in the 1980's. My father, carried me most of the way up and down. There was a single lean-to shelter. Today, I tend to fast hike Marcy and Blue Mtn. Tourists rudely try to get selfies with...bears and feed wildlife. Dumb. Have noticed a couple trashy camp areas. No respect. And a few hot campfires. Only gonna take a dry season. Marcy, is great trial for Mt. Washington.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is a bummer how people don't respect nature. I wish it was a class in school or something. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@mikewanders]

Type 2 fun! I love that term. Might have to steal it

[@mattnartowski8678]

Great job guys! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you Matt!

[@kevinmoore8879]

Who needs bear safety when you have a ferocious guard dog like Kona, great video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lol you may be saying that as a joke, but she truly can be very ferocious (we just don't film that because it's MEGA embarrassing) 😂

[@dylanfromflorida1619]

Looks amazing 19 miles is a lot for someone who does 2 mile hikes definitely looks cool might have to make a exception!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was very tough!

[@Drew-lu4vn]

Congrats on the accomplishment guys! That looked super challenging! 💪💪

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It was pretty brutal, but very rewarding!

[@joyouslily2982]

Vermont in Fall perfect choice

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was amazing!

[@marksandor2830]

Thanks for the video. You guys should try trekking poles or a hiking stick.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have them now to use sometimes but it’s tough to use them when filming and with Kona. Need 3 hands 😅

[@ruggedland]

Looks like a hard hike. Congrats on getting another state high point

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! It was very tough!

[@deanchapman1824]

Many people from out West think the East Coast Mountains are not challenging. Many people have told me that they're more challenging in some ways. The one thing that sets the Mountains of NY, Vermont, NH, and Maine apart from other ranges in the US is WATER. Many lakes, rivers, and streams. Most lakes are glacial.

[@darlenestout7548]

Yay, you guys are awesome hiking 🚶‍♂️ mainacs.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We have so been enjoying being back in mountainous terrain for a bit! Even if our bodies are constantly tired haha

[@tonyrotolo]

Nothing beats a big greasy cheeseburger after coming off any long hard climb and hiking trail, try it sometime. Love the Adirondacks, climbed many of the high peaks and trails, due for another peak soon. Great video, I love how you include facts and information in your videos, the research really comes through, you seem to have a knack for honing in on the key elements of a area and present it like you’ve been there many times before. Keep up the high quality work.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh don't worry, we indulged in a very greasy burger after a hard hike in a video we just filmed the other day. It was the best! We really loved the area, it's a place we could totally see ourselves returning to many times. Thanks for the kind words on the video, we spend so many hours researching and planning for each video and it means a lot when others appreciate it!

[@ayeshamughalvlogs4961]

Hi friend Huge love from dubai 🇦🇪 This video super 👋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

[@JasenLawrence]

Fun fact. 11:45 is like tear of the clouds. The start of the Hudson river!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We didn’t know that!

[@deanchapman1824]

I thought that was Lake Tear of the Clouds.

[@illegallemur4024]

I hiked this in the winter. This looks more fun

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hear the winter helps eliminate the mud problem haha

[@alanwilliamson6421]

It's a rough hike 😊