Josey Beird
A midwest native turned Adirondack Wilderness Guide and all around outdoor enthusiast. Currently pondering out-west-road-trip-routes, outdoor-recreation-equity, and keeping-public-lands-in-public-hands.
Avalanche pass is easily one of the most visit-worthy places in the Adirondacks if you're willing to put in the work to get there. The high mountain walls on either side of Avalanche lake make the most amazing backdrop as you scramble over the hitch-up matildas bolted into the rock. A word of caution -- last time I was there (Late July, 2016) my group was followed by a 400lb black bear from our campsite just past Marcy Dam all the way through Avalanche Pass to Lake Colden (Over 3 miles!). It was disconcertingly comfortable with us and just wouldn't leave us alone. Shouldn't be a deterrent, but definitely something to be aware of!
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