Owl's Heads, Giant's and Thunderstorms!

The Adirondacks Adventurers have completed another successful day of rock climbing. The group headed to  always awesome rock known as Owl's Head in the Cascade Lakes region. One of the most popular climbing areas in the state. Fortunately, they had the rock to themselves for most of the day. Climbing specialist, Spencer, and Patrick headed out at dawn to set the ropes up in advance of the students getting there. Fortunately for us, they were able to share the sunrise over Lake Champlain that morning.

That morning, Helena, joined the expedition and everyone got to know her while enjoying some delicious pancakes provided by the cooks for the day. The group hiked 1/2 mile into the approach and Owl's Head and had 3 different climbs to choose from. Elizabeth, Felix and Simon were the most ambitious climbers on this day. Helena jumped right in and quickly ascended her first route, and everyone got multiple climbs in. The group climbed until about 3PM. Below are some photos from yesterday's action.

Last night the group, in the words of the leaders, "Had a lot of fun with thunderstorm that rolled into camp". They had everyone get into the vans for the evening meeting, and returned to their tents as the storm calmed down. The awoke to summer lovely weather complete with sunshine and the sounds of loons.  This morning the had their backpacking prep clinics and leaders & group decided they will be beginning the backpacking section this afternoon with a 1.1 mile hike into a waterfall-based campsite at Roaring Brook Falls. So we will be out of contact with this group for the next 4 days and we need everyone to understand that "No news is good news!". The leaders called in their route to Jason this morning. Looks like they will all be starting there ascent on the Adirondack's 46 High Peaks!

Here  is the Plan:

Day One- Hike to Roaring Brook Falls and Establish Base Camp

Day Two- Summit Giant Mountain (4,627")

Day Three- Summit Noonmark(3,556") and head to Boquet River Shelter

Day Four- Summit Dix Mountain (4,857")

Day Five- Backpack out around noon.

We will update the blog as soon as we hear from them on Saturday the 28th! Stay tuned!