46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks takes readers through each of these towering giants mountain by mountain. Equal parts information, entertainment, and storytelling, it offers readers everything they need to know to climb each of these peaks safely and successfully.

There are 46 designated “High Peaks” – peaks that reach above 4,000 feet – of the Adirondack Mountains. 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks takes readers through each of these towering giants mountain by mountain in a curated groupings allowing hikers to reach multiple peaks in single hikes. Included in this comprehensive guidebook are:

• A complete 46 High Peak Route broken down into 18 day-long hikes
• A breakdown of which mountains pair best and from which trailheads to access them
• Custom GPS maps and photos of the trails
• Detailed descriptions of every hike
• Helpful High Peaks tips and tricks
• Chapters on safety, camping, winter hiking, hiking etiquette, Leave No Trace principles and more….

In addition to the practical guide-style information, 46 High Peaks in 18 Hikes features author James Appleton’s own complete 46 High Peak journey narrated hike-by-hike during his first round of completing the co-called Adirondack 46. This is a full-fledged guide for both beginners and experts experiencing the Adirondack High Peaks for the first time.