Winter 2011
The CNYOSM Climbing Team is always seeking new challenges. Adirondack 46ers will sometimes take it to the next level by attempting to climb all 46 high peaks during the winter months. Winter climbing requires additional knowledge, safety precautions, and teamwork, which is why there are only 576 recorded completions! The team bagged several summits this winter, working toward the goal of being added to that elite group of climbers.
October 2011
The CNYOSM Climbing Family welcomed its 4th member to the Adirondack 46ers club, as Lara Allanson joined Dr. Carr, Mrs. Carr, and Ken Rowell. To be an ADK 46er is to have climbed the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondack Mountains, which are over 4,000 feet. Congratulations Lara!
July 2011
The CNYOSM Climbing Team continued the assault with 3 more high points including the highest point in the Northeastern United States – Mount Washington (6,288 ft.), which is famous for its dangerously erratic weather. A weather observatory on the summit held the record for the highest wind gust directly measured at the Earth’s surface, 231 mph.
9 CNYOSM Team members at the annual retreat reached the summit. The summit is also achievable by car, by train, and by foot. We chose foot.
Dr. Carr and climbing partner, Ken Rowell, “Took the Challenge” the following day to complete a 10-peak Presidential Traverse located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, climbing over 9,000 feet and 20+ miles in a single day. Called “the biggest adventure east of the Rockies,” by Backpacker Magazine, this was truly an unforgettable achievement for the Team!
May 2011
The U.S. High Points mission continues. Dr. and Mrs. Carr traveled this spring to the Mid-Atlantic to conquer 6 more state high points in 4 days.
January 2011
The CNYOSM Climbing Team braved arctic conditions in the Adirondack Mountains and climbed Mount Marcy, the highest point in New York State.
