Adventure Untamed

Up for a challenge this summer? The Great Range Traverse is the stuff of hiking legends – “a glorious outing that summits many of the Adirondack 46ers in a nearly straight line.”

It is as beautiful as it is challenging. We’ll be doing a lot of scrambling, which makes this hike so unique among the other long-distance hikes in the Northeast. The weather is unpredictable. The slopes are steep and challenging. And it’s all completely worth it!

This hike is tough (and has the most intense rating on our scale)! Fortunately, we are taking two days to do the route. This will allow us to take more time to enjoy the route, while still going at a strong pace and challenging ourselves.

We’ll go light, Withe just day packs. And because we are coming back to our accommodations after the first day of hiking, you can elect to do a shorter route on Day 2 if Day 1 proves to be a little too intense.
Join us on this challenging, beautiful adventure!

Experience: This trip is for experienced hikers with Catskill 3500 and Adirondack 46er expereince. Please contact us at info@adventureuntamed.com for more information.

Accommodations: Bunk rooms at TMax-n-Topo’s Hostel (real beds, linens, electricity, and all the comforts after a tough day on the trail :)).

Day 1 (August 29)
We’ll depart at 7:00 am, stopping for lunch on the road. After arriving at the hostel we’ll go for a short warm-up hike. That evening, your guides will cook you dinner, do a gear check, and we’ll all get a good night’s sleep before starting the Great Range Traverse the following morning.

Day 2 (August 30)
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start the Great Range Traverse! There will be ups, downs, and scrambles as we enjoy breathtaking above-treeline views on the ridge. We’ll spend the night back at TMax-n-Topo’s Hostel.

Day 3 (August 31)
After breakfast, we’ll take on the second portion of Great Range Traverse. Once we climb back up to the ridge, we are in for a treat with more 360-degree views and attempting the summit of Mount Marcy, the tallest peak in New York State . We’ll spend the night back at our hostel, have dinner, and a good night’s sleep.

Day 4 (September 1)
You will have a choice to get up early for a short hike or rest and sleep in. After breakfast, we’ll make our way back to New York City.

All meals are included, except for food on the drive to and from the destination. We are a vegetarian company and happy to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Cancellation Policies

Wear

• Hiking boots (required)
• Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
• Moisture-wicking, non-cotton base layers (top and bottom, no cotton)
• Fleece
• Insulating top and bottom layers
• Fully waterproof top and bottom layers that can be worn over all other layers
• Long underwear for sleeping
• Fleece hat
• Gloves
• Neck buff
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable camp/car shoes

Pack

• Money for lunch stops on the road
• Personal toiletries and towel (the hostel has linens and towels)
• Snacks
• Water bottles that can hold at least 3 liters total
• Backpack (large enough to fit all the extra layers and supplies)
• Headlamp (required)
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Extra pair of wool socks
• Trekking poles (optional)

Level: INTENSE (https://www.adventureuntamed.com/info/?tab=1)
Mileage: 34 miles (total mileage for two days)
Elevation Gain: ~12,500 feet (total elevation for both days combined)
Group Size: 2 - 10 adventurers

• NY State Licensed and Wilderness First Responder Certified Guide
• Transportation to and from NYC for you and your pup (if you would like to meet us at the trailhead, please email info@adventureuntamed.com for a discount)
• A day of fun in the woods

Cancellation Policies

Wear

• Hiking boots
• Weather-appropriate, moisture-wicking, athletic clothing (no cotton)
• Wool or synthetic socks (no cotton)
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses

Pack

• Lunch
• Ample Snacks
• At least two (3) liters of water
• Plenty of water and a bowl for your pup
• Treats for your pup
• Towel for your pup
• Leash for your pup
• Backpack
• Sunscreen
• Extra layers to adjust for changing weather conditions
• Extra pair of wool socks
• Trekking poles (optional)
• A change of clothes for the ride back (optional)

Level: ACTIVE (https://www.adventureuntamed.com/info/?tab=1)
Mileage: 4.5 miles
Elevation: ~450 feet
Group Size: 2 - 10 adventurers