Colvin and Blake

NumNum · 11-11-2009, 08:26 PM

Decided to take the day off and try for a third time at these peaks. My son was off from school and I just needed a reason to not go to work. I had tried these peaks on two other occasions, both times I didnt make it pass the Nippletop/Colvin junction, not today.

We signed in at the gate house at 6:45, there was only one other hiker ahead of us going to Armstrong/Upper Wolfie.

Gotta love the lake road trek, arrived at the Gill Brook shortcut trail at 0800.

Arrived the Nip/Colvin junction 10am, summit of Colvin at 1130. Took a break on the summit, enjoyed the views and headed off to Blake.

The trail over to Blake was worse than what I had expected and read about, seriously wish there was some ladders in there. From the col up to Blake summit was pretty steep also, what seemed most discouraging was the elevation loss, you think your hiking two mountains when in reality its 3. Colvin twice (once from each direction), and Blake.

What is most memorable were the two good samaritans we ran into 3/4 the way up Blake. I was not feeling very well and asked them to stick with us until we all got back to the Nip/Colvin junction. They agreed and also helped me with my issues. It was a good day of team work, and we met some really cool hikers.

we got back to the gate house at 6pm.

trails were in pretty good shape. Very little ice mostly on the north face sections, not enough to need microspikes, and this was predominately above 3500'.

PICS

ADK46rfan · 11-11-2009, 09:00 PM

congrats on the 3rd try! I thought the trail down Colvin and up Blake was brutal. Not to many stories told on this section of trail.

Dick · 11-11-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NumNum

The trail over to Blake was worse than what I had expected and read about, seriously wish there was some ladders in there. From the col up to Blake summit was pretty steep also, what seemed most discouraging was the elevation loss, you think your hiking two mountains when in reality its 3. Colvin twice from each direction, and Blake.

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Originally Posted by ADK46rfan

congrats on the 3rd try! I thought the trail down Colvin and up Blake was brutal. Not to many stories told on this section of trail.

I discussed the evils of Colvin/Blake with our correspondent, who told us to just suck it up and do it! My worst memory of that trip was trying to get up the short, steep cliff face on the return trip back to Colvin (Edelweiss did it like Spiderwoman!). On the other hand, her worst memory of that trip was the final pitch to the summit of Colvin.

Dick

vieWseeker · 11-11-2009, 10:11 PM

nice guys, third times the charm.... and onto to the pics..

yvon · 11-12-2009, 04:37 AM

Congratulations Craig.
Blake is the curse for Annie and me.

Whenever we tried to do it, there's always something happened. And when we finaly did it, Annie did a sprained a ankle, on the return.
Blake is not our favorite.

klip59 · 11-12-2009, 06:04 AM

Nice job Craig and family!
Seems Colvin and Blake can be a problem. Myself, I ended up walking out with a broken ankle. Thought I had sprained it bad but the Dr told me otherwise. I was fortunate that it happened butt sliding on the way out.

1ADAM12 · 11-12-2009, 06:23 AM

Craig and Derek great job! Third time is a charm!

If you want to do the Sewards in December get on that treadmill

Gray Ghost · 11-12-2009, 07:17 AM

That col is one of my least favorite sections for sure. Glad you got 'em.

billandjudy · 11-12-2009, 07:34 AM

I did Colvin 3 times..Judy twice before including Blake,,Although we pi**ed and moaned on the way it actually ended up being one of our favorites last winter...our last on 3/21..There were great views of the Range all along the ascent and the top of Blake

NumNum · 11-12-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by billandjudy

I did Colvin 3 times..Judy twice before including Blake,,Although we pi**ed and moaned on the way

Glad it wasn't just me.

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Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

That col is one of my least favorite sections for sure. Glad you got 'em.

Me too!

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Originally Posted by 1ADAM12

Craig and Derek great job! Third time is a charm!

More hiking and eliptical is where its at.

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Originally Posted by klip59

Nice job Craig and family!
, I ended up walking out with a broken ankle. Thought I had sprained it bad but the Dr told me otherwise. I was fortunate that it happened butt sliding on the way out.

Thanks, that would be a long hike with an ankle fx!

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Originally Posted by yvon

Congratulations Craig.
Blake is the curse for Annie and me.

Whenever we tried to do it, there's always something happened. And when we finaly did it, Annie did a sprained a ankle, on the return.
Blake is not our favorite.

Not my favorite either Yvon. But for some stupid reason I may do it again.

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Originally Posted by viewseeker

nice guys, third times the charm.... and onto to the pics..

Done.

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Originally Posted by Dick

I discussed the evils of Colvin/Blake with our correspondent, who told us to just suck it up and do it! My worst memory of that trip was trying to get up the short, steep cliff face on the return trip back to Colvin (Edelweiss did it like Spiderwoman!). On the other hand, her worst memory of that trip was the final pitch to the summit of Colvin.

Dick

Gee, who was your correspondant....

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Originally Posted by ADK46rfan

trail down Colvin and up Blake was brutal. Not to many stories told on this section of trail.

For sure!

Dick · 11-12-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick

I discussed the evils of Colvin/Blake with our correspondent, who told us to just suck it up and do it!
Dick

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Originally Posted by NumNum

Gee, who was your correspondant....

I realized after I wrote that, that it had a negative tone to it. Unfortunately I took it out of context. My correspondent was wonderful, and didn't mean it the way it may have sounded.

Dick

NumNum · 11-12-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick

I realized after I wrote that, that it had a negative tone to it. Unfortunately I took it out of context. My correspondent was wonderful, and didn't mean it the way it may have sounded.

Dick

I took it the right way, sounds like my correspondant who likes to razz.

WinterWarlock · 11-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Even better than completing this one, is completing it with your son! Nice pics Craig...

Rik · 11-12-2009, 08:57 AM

I like Colvin and Blake.

Jim C · 11-12-2009, 09:03 AM

Looks like a great, Fall day up there.

Glad you got 'em and had a good outing w/ your son

Adirondack Ladies · 11-12-2009, 09:15 AM

Nice TR Craig - nice photos - thanks for sharing.

NumNum · 11-12-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rik

I like Colvin and Blake.

Why am I not surprised.

I actually thought of you and Nancy with your Pinnacle to Noonmark traverse as I was going between Colvin and Blake.

RockON · 11-12-2009, 10:06 AM

Craig,

Nice job of sticking with it. I loved Colvin, hated Blake. I guess that's because I pulled a leg muscle decending Colvin to Blake and got whacked with a thunderstorm going back over Colvin from Blake. I never pass up an opportunity to hike with my sons either. Well done!

Bob

vieWseeker · 11-12-2009, 12:44 PM

looks nice up there still... thumbs up Mtngoat...

PA Ridgerunner · 11-12-2009, 01:27 PM

Nice job, guys!

11-11-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
NumNum In theory, it should work Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plattsburgh Posts: 1,057	Colvin and Blake Decided to take the day off and try for a third time at these peaks. My son was off from school and I just needed a reason to not go to work. I had tried these peaks on two other occasions, both times I didnt make it pass the Nippletop/Colvin junction, not today. We signed in at the gate house at 6:45, there was only one other hiker ahead of us going to Armstrong/Upper Wolfie. Gotta love the lake road trek, arrived at the Gill Brook shortcut trail at 0800. Arrived the Nip/Colvin junction 10am, summit of Colvin at 1130. Took a break on the summit, enjoyed the views and headed off to Blake. The trail over to Blake was worse than what I had expected and read about, seriously wish there was some ladders in there. From the col up to Blake summit was pretty steep also, what seemed most discouraging was the elevation loss, you think your hiking two mountains when in reality its 3. Colvin twice (once from each direction), and Blake. What is most memorable were the two good samaritans we ran into 3/4 the way up Blake. I was not feeling very well and asked them to stick with us until we all got back to the Nip/Colvin junction. They agreed and also helped me with my issues. It was a good day of team work, and we met some really cool hikers. we got back to the gate house at 6pm. trails were in pretty good shape. Very little ice mostly on the north face sections, not enough to need microspikes, and this was predominately above 3500'. PICS __________________ If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose has been fulfilled. ~Red Skelton Last edited by NumNum; 11-12-2009 at 07:27 AM. Reason: typo's

11-11-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
ADK46rfan Cascade 6/10/11 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lake Placid Posts: 148	congrats on the 3rd try! I thought the trail down Colvin and up Blake was brutal. Not to many stories told on this section of trail. __________________ ADK #6656 1/46W 5/5VT 2/48NH

11-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
vieWseeker Winter46er Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fulton, NY: On Wright Posts: 3,281	nice guys, third times the charm.... and onto to the pics.. __________________ ADK 46-R #6750W CL-50 - #51 CATSKILLS- 9/39 Hiking photos

11-12-2009, 04:37 AM	#5
yvon Northeast 111 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,347	Congratulations Craig. Blake is the curse for Annie and me. Whenever we tried to do it, there's always something happened. And when we finaly did it, Annie did a sprained a ankle, on the return. Blake is not our favorite. __________________ Yvon, Montreal, Quebec, Canada -------------------------------- Les randonnées de Annie et Yvon (Website)

11-12-2009, 06:23 AM	#7
1ADAM12 Marc Howes kicking me! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: On Allen! Posts: 2,893	Craig and Derek great job! Third time is a charm! If you want to do the Sewards in December get on that treadmill __________________ OUTDOOR SHOTS More hiking Pictures EASY CHEESE and The Cheez Whiz 43/46 ADK Easy Cheese and Cheez Whiz 43/46 winter EASY CHEESE and The Cheez Whiz 19/35 CATS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

11-12-2009, 06:04 AM	#6
klip59 Cats 35/32 25W Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mechanicville, avatar: Blackhead Mt Posts: 1,236	Nice job Craig and family! Seems Colvin and Blake can be a problem. Myself, I ended up walking out with a broken ankle. Thought I had sprained it bad but the Dr told me otherwise. I was fortunate that it happened butt sliding on the way out.

11-12-2009, 07:17 AM	#8
Gray Ghost Savoring the 46 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 127	That col is one of my least favorite sections for sure. Glad you got 'em.

11-12-2009, 07:34 AM	#9
billandjudy Jimmy Dolan Notch Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,020	I did Colvin 3 times..Judy twice before including Blake,,Although we pi**ed and moaned on the way it actually ended up being one of our favorites last winter...our last on 3/21..There were great views of the Range all along the ascent and the top of Blake

11-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#13
WinterWarlock Commander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,833	Even better than completing this one, is completing it with your son! Nice pics Craig... __________________ ADK High Peaks Wiki Enjoy Every Sandwich!

11-12-2009, 08:57 AM	#14
Rik Village Idiot Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where the Truth Lies Posts: 2,602	I like Colvin and Blake. __________________ This post is for entertainment purposes only.

11-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#15
Jim C #6385W, 46x2, HOL47er Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Avatar: Laughing all the way to Blake Posts: 1,359	Looks like a great, Fall day up there. Glad you got 'em and had a good outing w/ your son

11-12-2009, 09:15 AM	#16
Adirondack Ladies Adopter of Poco Lean-to Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 893	Nice TR Craig - nice photos - thanks for sharing.

11-12-2009, 10:06 AM	#18
RockON Slowlowist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 806	Craig, Nice job of sticking with it. I loved Colvin, hated Blake. I guess that's because I pulled a leg muscle decending Colvin to Blake and got whacked with a thunderstorm going back over Colvin from Blake. I never pass up an opportunity to hike with my sons either. Well done! Bob

11-12-2009, 12:44 PM	#19
vieWseeker Winter46er Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fulton, NY: On Wright Posts: 3,281	looks nice up there still... thumbs up Mtngoat... __________________ ADK 46-R #6750W CL-50 - #51 CATSKILLS- 9/39 Hiking photos

11-12-2009, 01:27 PM	#20
PA Ridgerunner Lovin' Life! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 2,420	Nice job, guys! __________________ Nature we have always with us, an inexhaustible storehouse of that which moves the heart, appeals to the mind, and fires the imagination - health to the body, a stimulus to the intellect, and a joy to the soul. - John Burroughs

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