Grace Peak (E. Dix) via slide

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  • Dick
    somewhere out there...
    • Jan 2004
    • 2821

    #1

    Grace Peak (E. Dix) via slide

    On Wednesday, four of us decided to tackle the slide to Grace Peak (E. Dix). I had heard so much about this slide over the years that I thought it was time to see what all the fuss was about. The herdpath leaves from Rt. 73 and winds through some of the loveliest Adirondack forest I’ve seen: lots of deciduous trees, open woods, waterfalls, “swimming holes” and the pleasant company of the North and South forks of the Boquet River. Once at the slide, I was surprised at its narrowness, as I had expected something much wider. Though there were dry spots, much of it was wet, and my boots were definitely not up to the task (the other three faired much better in that respect).
    Though we did get to experience the slide, we ultimately decided on the “comfort” of the side trail that would take us up to the col and the standard herdpath to the summit of Grace. Though strewn with blowdown, the path was not difficult to follow – and at least I could stand erect! It’s been a while since we climbed this mountain, and the views from the summit were as beautiful as we remembered. It remains one of my favorite peaks, and probably Joanne’s favorite. Not only are the Dixes visible, but a wide vista that included Rocky Peak Ridge to the north, Lake Champlain, Lake George, numerous “lesser” mountains, and vistas toward Vermont. We met a few people on the summit, the only people we were to encounter that day. The canister bolted into the summit rock that we remembered has of course been replaced with a yellow marker indicating we did indeed climb the correct mountain!
    Many thanks to Joe (“JoeCedar”) and his wife for the wonderful company! We were impressed with Joe’s seemingly effortless hiking ability, moving with the speed and grace of a panther through the woods, and seemingly unfazed by virtually any obstacle, as though it weren’t even there. More important, he is a consummate navigator and woodsman. I felt – most pleasantly so – that I was in the company of a teacher. Thanks Joe! We hope to have the opportunity to do more with you guys.

    Pictures will follow.

    Dick
  • Edelweiss
    Member
    • Oct 2005
    • 415

    #2
    Here are the pics:

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    • Kevin
      **BANNED**
      • Nov 2003
      • 5857

      #3
      One of my favorites too!

      And one of the reasons I haven't been itching to do this slide is that it's apparently always wet .

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      • Boreal Chickadee
        Member
        • Jul 2004
        • 1648

        #4
        Nice pics Joanne! I especially like the one peeking out from the overhang of the summit circle rock.

        did you bail off the slide because it was uncomfortably steep?
        Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
        It's about learning to dance in the rain.

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        • Dick
          somewhere out there...
          • Jan 2004
          • 2821

          #5
          Originally posted by Boreal Chickadee
          Nice pics Joanne! I especially like the one peeking out from the overhang of the summit circle rock.

          did you bail off the slide because it was uncomfortably steep?
          It was really more the wetness than the steepness - at least for me. My soles just weren't up to the task.

          Dick

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          • Gray Ghost
            46er#6729
            • Sep 2004
            • 1319

            #6
            Nice.
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            • Fitz
              Member
              • Jun 2006
              • 148

              #7
              Lovely! Thanks for sharing. Great pix. Thats what I love about these forums: Once or twice a day (or more ) I can escape from Cincinnati and be in the mountains with some of you .

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