"The final hike of the 46 happened to fall on a picture perfect day on Sunday Nov 7. I feel extremely lucky that this November day arrived without a cloud in the sky and temps in the 30s-40s on the mountain. It was frosty to start but as soon as we had hiked 20 minutes, I was taking off my jacket. There was a dusting of snow and some ice at higher elevation, in the shadows. We had to put on our microspikes evenutally to navigate some icy patches. The way up to the summit was amazing. One of my favorite hikes of all of them. The views were incredible, and there were some fun rock scrambles to climb up, but nothing too grueling. We could see mountains in all directions that we had previously climbed. So cool to see from the vantage point of "I've climbed all of those!" We had to climb over 3 smaller peaks called "The Brothers" on the way up - First Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother. Each one had a great view. Then we get to near the summit of Big Slide and we negotiated some ladders and more ice on the way up. And a lookout spot where we could see the big rock slide that gives the mountain its name. But fortunately we didn't have to climb that, because it's very steep! One..." — kvander • Nov 7, 2021

"Parked at the Garden well before sunrise; got some great views of the stars before starting. Trail to Big Slide was straightforward, many outcroppings along the way. Descended to Johns Brook Lodge, then up Phelps Trail to Haystack. Grueling part of the trail, over Little Haystack and up the summit! Slowly over Basin, up Saddleback (cliffs right before sunset!) before descending Orebed Brook and out to the Garden. Muscle cramping = biggest issue, and hiking in the dark: 2.5hr. All in all, a very long but fulfilling day!" — hunterjfrost • Nov 6, 2021

"An out and back hike from the Gardens with Tom and Kathryn. Kathryn’s 35th peak on her 46R quest and Tom’s 6th peak in round #2 after finishing less than 2 weeks ago. I last did this hike back in the ‘90s so it was completely new to me and I can now add the 3 Brothers to my badge collection since I recall the date. We all enjoyed the scrambles, like being little kids again, and the grand views. Fall weather and colors are coming in nicely. We took a lengthy lunch break at the summit of Big Slide joined by an energetic group of younger folks, one of whom finished her 46. Again Kathryn excitedly realized that most of the peaks in our view she had climbed at least once." — Nimblefoot • Sep 20, 2020

"Was an amazing hike in the ADK! The trail was snow packed and was doable in micros if you stayed "on" the trails The Elevated rock scrambles were a little tricky but doable, On This Day! Was the calm before the storm, First winter storm of the season for the area expected later today,12 to 24" Blustery snow Expected in the area, Hit the trail around 8:15am With Matt Peacock And made it to the summit In about 4 hrs,, Got Amazing views! Then in the distance we could see the storm approaching so we decided time to get off this mountain, Back at car around 2:30pm,, Light snow and light gusty winds" — ramjet1963 • Jan 19, 2019

"We had decided to climb something on the forth, and started to head that way with no clear destination in mind. We decided to climb Big Slide, and my companion had never taken the route over the brothers. The day was bright and sunny, and the views from the brothers make the entire trip up filled with awesome views. Our trip was well below our average pace, as we enjoyed the views on a regular basis. " — Kazmuglin • Jul 4, 2016

"It was a beautiful day. The fall colors were at peak. We wanted to do Big Slide, but after the 3rd Brother, the trail was really muddy and it was late, we had to turn around." — hiking-Brigitte • Oct 11, 2015

"Loop hike from Garden to Johns Brook Lodge up the Klondike trail to Yard to Big Slide & out over the Brothers. I had done this in winter before, and didn't remember how rocky it is. The sun was shining brightly and it was a beautiful as ever though." — PJSelmer • Aug 23, 2015

"Enjoyed a great hike with friends including one who was finishing her 46 on Big Slide. Weather was very hot and humid but the open rock hike to Big Slide offered a nice breeze and raspberries! Started at the Garden at 8:30, hiked to the Brothers, Big Slide and then onto Yard and returned via the Klondike trail and JBL to the Garden lot. The hike was just over 11.7 miles with 7.5 hours of hiking and raspberry picking and 1.5 hours enjoying the views from the Brothers and celebrating on Big Slide." — deb-and-rob • Aug 16, 2015

"Zak and I climbed The Brothers on our way to Big Slide. Left the Garden at 2:30 and had a great hike with awesome views of the lower Great Range from 1st and 2nd Brother. Great hike all the way up to Big Slide." — LukeG0903 • Aug 9, 2013

"Knee was hurting, but joined Frank, Joy, and Phil in reclimbing Big Slide over the Brothers, down Slide Mt. Brook Trail to JBL and back to Garden Parking Lot. Hot and humid too." — barbaratraver • Jul 22, 1990