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Couchsachraga March

On a beautiful March day, just a few days after a major snowstorm, I attempted to climb Couchsachraga in the Adirondacks. I had to turn around short of my goal, but it was a beautiful hike nonetheless. See the full story at https://davidkotz.org/2017/03/20/couchsachraga/.
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  • Skiing up Santoni Brook was easier than skiing on the trail.

    Skiing up Santoni Brook was easier than skiing on the trail.

  • A view of the Adirondacks from Santinoni Brook.

    A view of the Adirondacks from Santinoni Brook.

  • Crossing a small beaver pond above Bradley Pond.

    Crossing a small beaver pond above Bradley Pond.

  • The herd path crosses Panther Brook, on the steep slope of Panther mountain. Deep snow creates steep banks.

    The herd path crosses Panther Brook, on the steep slope of Panther mountain. Deep snow creates steep banks.

  • Route-finding along the ridge descending from Panther to Couchsachraga - can you see where I should go next?

    Route-finding along the ridge descending from Panther to Couchsachraga - can you see where I should go next?

  • Often, the local snowshoe hares gave me hints about the best path to follow.

    Often, the local snowshoe hares gave me hints about the best path to follow.

  • Stuck in a spruce trap, in snow over my waist.

    Stuck in a spruce trap, in snow over my waist.

  • Couchsachraga, viewed from the ridge descending from Panther. Long way to go!

    Couchsachraga, viewed from the ridge descending from Panther. Long way to go!

  • Couchsachraga, viewed from the spot where I turned around. Still a long way to go!

    Couchsachraga, viewed from the spot where I turned around. Still a long way to go!

  • David on Panther Peak, with the Great Range beyond - Adirondacks.

    David on Panther Peak, with the Great Range beyond - Adirondacks.

  • View of the ridgeline from Panther Peak to Couchsachraga, the prominent bump to right of center.

    View of the ridgeline from Panther Peak to Couchsachraga, the prominent bump to right of center.

  • View from Panther Peak to Santinoni (at left) and Couchsachraga (prominent bump to right of center).

    View from Panther Peak to Santinoni (at left) and Couchsachraga (prominent bump to right of center).

  • Cliffside seeps generate impressive icefalls along the Panther herd path; each is about 10 feet tall.

    Cliffside seeps generate impressive icefalls along the Panther herd path; each is about 10 feet tall.

  • The Bradley Pond trail is a deep trench through deep snow.

    The Bradley Pond trail is a deep trench through deep snow.

  • Map of my hike, with hand-drawn sketch of the route in yellow.

    Map of my hike, with hand-drawn sketch of the route in yellow.

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    Often, the local snowshoe hares gave me hints about the best path to follow.
    Stuck in a spruce trap, in snow over my waist.
    Couchsachraga, viewed from the ridge descending from Panther. Long way to go!