On this day, my father took a half day from work. We drove up in the truck and began the hike early in the afternoon. This was our most exhausting climb. We were convinced that the trail had us circling around the mountain rather than up it. It was very difficult to guage our progress that day as we were in the clouds. Therefore the top of Giant was uneventful. On the way to Rocky Peak Ridge, Jeff got carried along for a short distance. Views were still very limited on Rocky Peak Ridge. We took a few pictures and headed home.
Article: Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge
Categories: Giant | Rocky Peak
Description: Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge (#9 and #10)
Tags: giant rocky peak ridge adirondacks hiking climbing adk
Text: on this day, my father took a half day from work. we drove up in the truck and began the hike early in the afternoon. this was our most exhausting climb. we were convinced that the trail had us circling around the mountain rather than up it. it was very difficult to guage our progress that day as we were in the clouds. therefore the top of giant was uneventful. on the way to rocky peak ridge, jeff got carried along for a short distance. views were still very limited on rocky peak ridge. we took a few pictures and headed home.
rocky peak ridge from giant boys at turn to rocky peak ridge
boys on giant trail
september 29, 1986 giant after clouds have passed
on shoulder of giant looking toward slides
looking down slides on giant boys near summit of giant giant in the clouds
more of giant in the clouds view from summit of giant boys resting on windy rocky peak ridge
boys celebrating high peak #10 great range from giant through the clouds