Unboring Exploring: ADK Backpacking Avalanche Pass to Lake Colden, NY

[@wix118]

Great video and great music!! Absolutely stoked to try this hike!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for tuning in! :D Enjoy the journey!

[@tylerandrew1009]

Thanks for this awesome video. Planning on backpacking in the ADK next fall and this is one of the areas I'll be at. Much appreciated!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching - and enjoy your trip once it comes around!

[@tylerandrew1009]

@@UnboringExploring hi again... do you recall if the site you stayed at was one of the three sites just SW of Opalescent Leanto - does that sound right?

[@Boneyard44]

Very nice, brought back memories! Finished 46 in 2004👌🏼

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it :) & congrats on your 46er status!

[@kontenpencari31]

Beautiful 🙏👍

[@hikewithmike4673]

Nice hiking area and beautiful area!

[@FunJourneys]

Very nice video. I'm starting the high peak this year (2017).

[@CuracaoLife]

Epic hiking! You have a great voice :)

[@UnboringExploring]

Haha, glad ya think so!

[@CuracaoLife]

Unboring Exploring You're welcome ;)

[@PassaicRiverFishing]

Love the MARCY LOOP I GO TWICE A YEAR

[@danaelizabethx]

Nice!!!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thank ya :]

[@darenroth7390]

nice video,,,

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexl8328]

Do you need a backcountry permit or reserve a campsite or is it first come first served??

[@UnboringExploring]

Hey Alex! Not sure the protocol these days - I would reach out to the ADK Mountain Club (who run Heart Lake Loj at the trailhead of this trek) for up-to-date information: email [e-mail] or call 518-523-3441

[@karinamisic4473]

I’m wanting to do a hike around avalanche lake. What would you recommend to just do a day hike?

[@UnboringExploring]

The total mileage is 12 miles (6 miles out, 6 miles back) from Heart Lake to Avalanche Pass - while it is doable if you're in good shape and plenty prepared, keep in mind it will be an all-day affair :) Hope that helps!

[@allezshazam]

@@UnboringExploring hmm another KZbin hiker said it’s 4.8 miles from Adirondack loJ to avalanche lake. Are there different trailhead entrances you can take?

[@UnboringExploring]

​@@allezshazam Ah - Perhaps to Avalanche Pass it is 6 miles, but to the beginning of Avalanche Lake is less distance (could be 4.8!) - though only one way - so the total distance of the hike is double whichever distance you hike in since it is an out-and-back. Check out Lake Placid's website for more info: www.lakeplacid.com/do/hiking/avalanche-lake

[@miketriz3100]

Lol@hey