"Hiked Gilligan via the CATS Trail. I bushwhacked off the back to Negro Hill. A pretty easy bushwhack with open woods & little elevation change to speak of. The top of the hill had been clear cut recently. Views were limited due to overcast skies." — billsussdorff • Nov 18, 2019

"On October we had set out to do Algonquin, Iroquois and Wright. Unfortunately, parking and logistic allowed us only to do the first 2. Today we did Wright and advanced to 41 on list. What a fantastic day it was. We wanted to go on Saturday but the weather was too cold. So today was perfect. It was quite windy at the top but still what a great view. This is one peak that I would do again in the winter. Not too hard with a beautiful reward at the top. Looks like we now have 5 left for next year. This will be our last High peak for 2019. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/wright-peak-via-van-hoevenberg-trail--163" — CPaquin • Nov 17, 2019

"A two for one special today...30/30 for the ADK Fire Towers and the Adirondack Blue Challenge completed. A blue bird day and a winter wonderland atop the summit. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Many goals still ahead, one at a time. " — scottturner • Nov 16, 2019

"I got a later than planned start from home so when I got to the Spruceton trail TH I found the lot nearly full. Surprisingly there was a solo hiker signed in to do the same peaks I had planned and right before me a couple doing Rusk and it’s East peak. Most folks are usually bound for the tower on Hunter. Once I left the trail at the hairpin curve I headed straight up toward Rusk passing the couple who seemed to be a bit befuddled on which way to go. With the leaves down it was harder to discern the usual herd path from just any opening between trees. I just headed up at a relaxed pace making any necessary corrections as I neared the summit. Signed into the canister then headed over the east peak wearing an orange safety vest just in case. Once back on the trail I took off the vest and enjoyed the climb to the summit tower without getting slapped and poked. As luck would have it a few minutes after reaching the tower and cabin a friend arrived leading a small group who were celebrating one woman’s completion of her 3-season 35er. They proceeded to pull out all sorts of goodies and beverages. After chatting with Lyn,taking some group photos and witnessing the presentation of the pat..." — Nimblefoot • Nov 16, 2019

"I got a later than planned start from home so when I got to the Spruceton trail TH I found the lot nearly full. Surprisingly there was a solo hiker signed in to do the same peaks I had planned and right before me a couple doing Rusk and it’s East peak. Most folks are usually bound for the tower on Hunter. Once I left the trail at the hairpin curve I headed straight up toward Rusk passing the couple who seemed to be a bit befuddled on which way to go. With the leaves down it was harder to discern the usual herd path from just any opening between trees. I just headed up at a relaxed pace making any necessary corrections as I neared the summit. Signed into the canister then headed over the east peak wearing an orange safety vest just in case. Once back on the trail I took off the vest and enjoyed the climb to the summit tower without getting slapped and poked. As luck would have it a few minutes after reaching the tower and cabin a friend arrived leading a small group who were celebrating one woman’s completion of her 3-season 35er. They proceeded to pull out all sorts of goodies and beverages. After chatting with Lyn,taking some group photos and witnessing the presentation of the pat..." — Nimblefoot • Nov 16, 2019