Adirondack Explorer

Fresh look

During my time as an Adirondack Mountain Club summit steward, I have taken pictures of bachelor parties, religious groups, families and even an engagement. I meet people who live locally and who travel from great distances to bask in the Adirondack greatness. People are extremely pleasing to talk to on the peaks.

I have had wonderful, diverse and spirited conversations with hikers. People want to engage, and learn what is around them, and why I am up there in the first place. Most people have

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