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Adirondacks Mountain Challenge

Dates to be announced · 3 full days · 2 nights · 2 travel days · Lake Placid and the Adirondack High Peaks

Around $2,500 · 6 participants

Autumn mountain and lake views around Lake PlacidBright timber lodge with shared dining and living spaceAdirondack mountain view near Lake Placid in autumnA group gathering around a bonfire at night
A small-group mountain challenge built around movement, confidence, and time outside. Across three full adventure days, we will cover roughly 15 miles and 5,000 feet of vertical gain while summiting multiple Adirondack mountains. You will leave more confident moving through the mountains, proud of what you accomplished, and connected to a few new friends.

Good to know

WHAT IS PLANNED • A group of six participants • Roughly 15 mountain miles and 5,000 feet of total climbing • Multiple summits across three full adventure days • Single and double accommodation options • Healthy cooked breakfasts, trail food, and dinners • Transportation to and from each adventure once in Lake Placid • Evening bonfires and guided recovery sessions • A finish award for every participant ROUGH ITINERARY Travel day: Arrive, settle in, share dinner, and review the days ahead. Day 1: Mountain movement skills, first summit, recovery, and a bonfire. Day 2: The longest mountain day, shared meal, and guided recovery. Day 3: Final summits, finish award, and a celebration dinner. Travel day: Breakfast and departure. Final dates, routes, accommodation assignments, and pricing will be confirmed before booking opens. Joining this list is an expression of interest only. It does not reserve a spot or require payment.

About Emily

Ultra marathon runner on technical mountain terrain.
Former CrossFit Games athlete.
Leave No Trace master educator.

Race record

  • Never Summer 60K (8,000 ft of vert)
  • Grizzly 50K
  • Backcountry Half Marathon
  • Leadville 10K at 10,000 ft altitude
  • Lake Placid 9er (32 miles, 10,000 ft of vert)
  • Saranac 6er Ultra (33 miles, 8,000 ft vert)
  • Tupper Lake Triad Ultra
  • Wasatch All Road Bike (75 miles, 8,000 ft vert)
  • HYROX Americas
  • The CrossFit Games (2014)
  • USA Weightlifting (2014-2015)
  • 5.12 outdoor climber, once upon a time
  • College soccer & lacrosse
Emily Buckley on a rocky summit above the coast

Interested?

Join the interest list. There is no payment and no commitment yet. I will share dates and final details first.