Beer & Chocolate on top of LWJ!

bstewie · 07-16-2011, 05:34 PM

After several different date changes, we finally headed to the Garden to climb Lower Wolfjaw! This is my 46th high peak so I was very excited. I woke up two hours before the alarm because I just couldn’t sleep! I left to pick up a hiking partner of mine, Jason. I did my first high peak with Jason and wanted him to come for the 46th. I then came back a got my wife, Lisa. My son was going to go as well as he and I have hiked around 15 high peaks together but because of an injury he couldn’t go.

We hit the Garden trail about 8:30 and worked our way across Johns Brooke. We actually kept a very relaxed pace! That’s different for me because I tend to get excited and hike very fast to get to the top. We casually hiked along exchanging stories of the different hikes we completed together. We talked about what we believed were the hardest we completed.

Before we knew it we were already at the intersection with the range trail. The excitement was building as we made our way up LWJ. On our way up we met several hikers coming down. Jason was quick to point out what we were about to celebrate and we exchanged congratulations.

As we reached the top, I had such a feeling of accomplishment. My first high peak was Phelps on January 24, 2009. At that time I decided I wanted to do all 46! With a very time consuming job, three teenage kids and other various responsibilities I knew it would be a goal that would take time. I set a goal of hiking all 46 before I turned 50. This would be 5 years. I reached the top of LWJ on July 15, 2011. It took me 2 ½ years!!

Reaching the peak, I surprised Jason and Lisa with plastic pilsner glasses (no glass allowed) and containers with 46er ale from the Brew Pub!! We poured beers and toasted to the support they and my family had given me during this quest. We took pictures and then sat looking at the incredible views on a beautiful day! We drank beer and ate chocolate! It was awesome!!

I won’t bore anyone with the trip back. Besides jumping in Johns Brooke to cool off, it was uneventful. Jason introduced me to anyone he could as the newest person to complete all 46. Every time he did I swelled with pride!!!
The tattoo is coming next!!

SummitHat · 07-16-2011, 06:32 PM

CONGRATULATIONS on your #46!

x46

Awesome and fitting to finish it with family and friends - as evident in the summit photo. July 15 - an excellent day for a finish.

Consider it mandatory to post the tattoo shot when you get your ink done!

NorthWoodsGirl · 07-16-2011, 10:42 PM

Hooray for your accomplishment! Sounds like you had a wonderful day! Glad you had beautiful weather and good friends/family to celebrate with!!!

So what is next? I don't think that once someone has been bitten by the mountain climbing bug that they can ever stop climbing...

RockON · 07-16-2011, 11:49 PM

Congratulations on your finish. It is an accomplishment you will always take pride in.

bstewie · 07-17-2011, 07:02 AM

That's one of the great things about completing a goal like this. I'm sure I will set other goals (115/115) or something like that but for a while I'm just going to wander around the mountains going up whatever is in my path. No schedule.....no priorities! sort of the Toa of hiking!

PA Ridgerunner · 07-17-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bstewie

That's one of the great things about completing a goal like this. I'm sure I will set other goals (115/115) or something like that but for a while I'm just going to wander around the mountains going up whatever is in my path. No schedule.....no priorities!

Terrific! Congratulations!

...and my thoughts exactly regarding "what's next?"

Trail Boss · 07-17-2011, 10:02 AM

Congratulations! A refreshing way to finish the 46.

Consider re-hiking the peaks whose summits may have been obscured on your first visit or exploring a few in winter. Plenty of options available! Enjoy the neverending journey!

Gregory Karl · 07-17-2011, 10:07 AM

Beer and chocolate? Uh . . . yum? Congratulations on finishing two lists at once!

Yury · 07-17-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bstewie

Reaching the peak, I surprised Jason and Lisa with plastic pilsner glasses (no glass allowed) and containers with 46er ale from the Brew Pub!!

bstewie,

Is "46er ale" a joke or real beer?
Where can I get it?

Do you mean this one?
http://www.saranac.com/page/46-er-pale-ale-#
I never saw it in a store.

SummitHat · 07-17-2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yury

Is "46er ale" a joke or real beer?
Where can I get it?
I never saw it in a store.

The OP mentioned their 46er ale was from the Brew Pub.

46'er Pale Ale from the Lake Placid Brewing Company is available in and around the Lake Placid area at Price Chopper, Stewarts, and many fine local establishments.

Yury · 07-17-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummitHat

46'er Pale Ale from the Lake Placid Brewing Company is available in and around the Lake Placid area at Price Chopper, Stewarts, and many fine local establishments.

I carefully tested a few sample packs of this brand and do not recall "46er" beer.
Althtough I still need to finish the last 24 bottles sampler I bought on July 4th trip.

SummitHat · 07-17-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yury

I carefully tested a few sample packs of this brand and do not recall "46er" beer.

Next time you're in LP stop at the Price Chopper, go to the cold beer section and treat yourself to a six-pack of the 46'er Pale Ale. I'm sipping one now...

Gerard01 · 07-17-2011, 02:29 PM

Way to go! And under the time limit you originally set. Very well done! Congrats!

bstewie · 07-17-2011, 03:48 PM

Yes, the 46er ale is from the Lake Placid Brewing Company (Brew Pub). SummitHat is correct about locations to get it but I would suggest stopping in for a growler to go!

Tmax · 07-17-2011, 04:03 PM

congratulations!!

BillB · 07-17-2011, 04:59 PM

Congratulations. Very nicely done. I drank a 46er Pale Ale at the summit of Whiteface when I finished. And another back at the parking area.

PA Ridgerunner · 07-18-2011, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bstewie

Yes, the 46er ale is from the Lake Placid Brewing Company (Brew Pub). SummitHat is correct about locations to get it but I would suggest stopping in for a growler to go!

Definitely the way to go. The growlers are filled with beer made at the brewpub. The bottled beer comes from Utica. Last six-pack of IPA I got was not at all appealing, but the stuff on tap at the pub is wonderful! (different water, maybe?)

Photobug65 · 07-19-2011, 09:20 AM

Congratulations!!

Jehubbard · 07-19-2011, 02:51 PM

Congratulations again Bob! I really enjoyed being there with you. I know what you can do next!!! Help me finish the rest of mine!

bstewie · 07-19-2011, 06:13 PM

Jason you can count on it! Lets start sunday!!

07-17-2011, 07:02 AM	#5
bstewie Educator Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwood, NY Posts: 134	That's one of the great things about completing a goal like this. I'm sure I will set other goals (115/115) or something like that but for a while I'm just going to wander around the mountains going up whatever is in my path. No schedule.....no priorities! sort of the Toa of hiking! __________________ 46/46 #7106W 46/46W "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, is it still my fault?" - my brother in law

07-17-2011, 10:07 AM	#8
Gregory Karl * — * — * — * — * Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jay Posts: 1,942	Beer and chocolate? Uh . . . yum? Congratulations on finishing two lists at once! __________________ "a politician is an arse upon which everyone has sat except a man" (e. e. cummings)

07-17-2011, 02:29 PM	#13
Gerard01 aspiring 46'r 10/46 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,381	Way to go! And under the time limit you originally set. Very well done! Congrats! __________________ Nothing like being in the woods. http://www.gerardsadirondackpics.shutterfly.com

07-17-2011, 03:48 PM	#14
bstewie Educator Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwood, NY Posts: 134	Yes, the 46er ale is from the Lake Placid Brewing Company (Brew Pub). SummitHat is correct about locations to get it but I would suggest stopping in for a growler to go! __________________ 46/46 #7106W 46/46W "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, is it still my fault?" - my brother in law

07-17-2011, 04:03 PM	#15
Tmax ADK Grid 276/552 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upper Wolf Jaw Posts: 665	congratulations!! __________________ Going where the wind don't blow so strange Maybe off on some high cold mountain range. Robert Hunter www.tmax-n-topo.com

07-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#2
SummitHat That was fun Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Cold North Posts: 951	CONGRATULATIONS on your #46! x46 Awesome and fitting to finish it with family and friends - as evident in the summit photo. July 15 - an excellent day for a finish. Consider it mandatory to post the tattoo shot when you get your ink done!

07-16-2011, 10:42 PM	#3
NorthWoodsGirl Outdooraholic! 30/46 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bushnell's Basin, NY (Rochester area) Posts: 61	Hooray for your accomplishment! Sounds like you had a wonderful day! Glad you had beautiful weather and good friends/family to celebrate with!!! So what is next? I don't think that once someone has been bitten by the mountain climbing bug that they can ever stop climbing...

07-16-2011, 11:49 PM	#4
RockON Slowlowist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 803	Congratulations on your finish. It is an accomplishment you will always take pride in. __________________ "Where I'm goin', I don't know But I'll be headed out in sun, rain, hail or snow" -The Saw Doctors

07-17-2011, 10:02 AM	#7
Trail Boss Ascender Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,896	Congratulations! A refreshing way to finish the 46. Consider re-hiking the peaks whose summits may have been obscured on your first visit or exploring a few in winter. Plenty of options available! Enjoy the neverending journey!

07-17-2011, 04:59 PM	#16
BillB Mr. 7000, now with more W Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Latham, NY Posts: 645	Congratulations. Very nicely done. I drank a 46er Pale Ale at the summit of Whiteface when I finished. And another back at the parking area.

07-19-2011, 09:20 AM	#18
Photobug65 W46-R finish on Cascade Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 848	Congratulations!! __________________ “Keep close to Nature's heart...and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” -John Muir ADK 46-R 7090W Catskill 3500 25/18W/39

07-19-2011, 02:51 PM	#19
Jehubbard Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norfolk NY Posts: 47	Congratulations again Bob! I really enjoyed being there with you. I know what you can do next!!! Help me finish the rest of mine! __________________ 22/46 16/46W

07-19-2011, 06:13 PM	#20
bstewie Educator Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwood, NY Posts: 134	Jason you can count on it! Lets start sunday!! __________________ 46/46 #7106W 46/46W "If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, is it still my fault?" - my brother in law

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