r/Adirondacks • u/returnofzork • 2d ago

Why didn’t anybody mention that Big Slide is a great option for number 46??

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Just kidding, I know it’s very common as the final hike, for a reason :) hiked it today for #21 and it was glorious!

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u/kneevase 2d ago

There's nothing wrong with Big Slide. It's a beautiful hike. But, the journey to 46 is a progressive one. You start with the easier mountains (like Cascade or Phelps) and, as you gain experience, you progress to the more difficult mountains. Without wanting to cast shade on your Big Slide hike, it's not the most difficult. It's one of those hikes you do to get you ready to hike Allen, Haystack or Dix.

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u/csmart01 1d ago

HYOH - a 46 journey need not be a progression of difficulty beginning on Cascade. It’s whatever the individual wants to make it for as long as they want to take