Dix Mountain Climber's Log

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MattGreene - Dec 24, 2010 8:30 pm

Cold night  Sucess!

February 2010 - drove up Friday night, hiked to the leanto, then summitted early the next morning. Can't wait to go back to do the others in the area.

Enapai

Enapai - Oct 3, 2010 4:15 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2010

Route Climbed: From Hunters Pass  Sucess!

Crazy day of hiking following the remnants of a tropical storm dumping up to 5 inches of rain in the area. Were going to do Allen - but with the bridge over the Opalescent being out and flash flood warnings, revised our plans for Dix. Slide Brook, Lillian Brook, and two brooks after the split from the Beckhorn Trail made for interesting crossings. Water was noticably lower on our way out. No views, but we were pleasantly surprised at the moderate grade the hike thru Hunter's Pass takes. Fun day hike with Ron and Nick. 44 of 46 and 103 of 115.

WhiteInVermont

WhiteInVermont - Sep 17, 2010 4:41 pm

Overnight  Sucess!

Great hike to escape crowds. I hiked in and stayed in the lean-to by the base of the mountain and climbed to the summit in the morning. The climb is steep but definitely fun. The slides around the area are unique and impressive. The view towards the Gothics is also one of the best.

mike_lindacher

mike_lindacher - Aug 30, 2010 12:10 pm Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2000

Dix  Sucess!

I'm just going back in time to beef up my summit post logs. What a loser I am ...

TLP

TLP - Jul 6, 2010 7:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2010

via Beckhorn  Sucess!

I finally got a Fourth of July summit. It was still partly cloudy when I got to the summit. The sun would break through at times though. You could still see into VT. Good views, just not great for taking pictures because of the clouds. The way down wasn't that fun, because it started to get hot, and the bugs came out with a VENGEANCE. Being tired from a long hike, time started to drag on. You soon forget all the misery when you're back home though, and are planning another Adirondack adventure...

JimWallace

JimWallace - Jan 17, 2010 9:32 pm Date Climbed: Jan 16, 2010

Winter ascent  Sucess!

Climbed a few times now.Last ascent was July 4th 09.This time it was spectactular.Only half the veiws opened up,but they were exceptional.This was just part of a long day traversing the range over Hough and Carson,then breaking trail out after dark through several feet of snow.It was challenging...Jim Wallace

MoapaPk

MoapaPk - Dec 31, 2008 5:36 am

6 times in 70's  Sucess!

By various approach routes.

Narendra

Narendra - Dec 21, 2008 10:42 am

Dix w/Beckhorn  Sucess!

Hiked from Elk lake over the Beckhorn. Rain most of the morning with few views. Bummer.

Ajellodude

Ajellodude - Dec 8, 2008 10:33 pm

First 46er

Climbed this baby eight years ago, when I was only 9. I credit this trip/peak for my present love of the outdoors and Adirondacks

lalpinist

lalpinist - Oct 3, 2008 4:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2008

The Sun Was Trying  Sucess!

The sun was trying to peek through as we summited with moderate wind. This was the first trail marker we'd seen all day, having approached from the N. Fork of the Bouquet R. and climbing the other four Dixes first.

Tahawus

Tahawus - Aug 11, 2008 1:45 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2005

Dix Mountain  Sucess!

Climbed via Dix Trail from the Elk Lake Lodge. It was a long hike but definately worth it. The final push to the Beckhorn was totally exposed providing sweeping views in nearly every direction. Attempted to hike over to Hough but decided to save it for another day as darkness was only a few hours away.

starship_jen

starship_jen - Mar 17, 2008 9:58 pm Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2008

Elk Lake  Sucess!

Hiked with Paul on a 5 peak string. Did the entire Dix range in 22 hours. Summited Dix in the dark at 3:30am. No views because of the dark and blowing snow. Neat peak though. The Beckhorn was pretty cool. #32/46. : )

The Ogre

The Ogre - Dec 14, 2007 1:22 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2006

One of my faves  Sucess!

Also 9/29/07, and hopefully this winter 2008.
I've done all five both times, and the southern end of the range (3 summits) in winter.

EastcoastMike

EastcoastMike - Oct 18, 2007 8:15 pm

Dayhike  Sucess!

Long dayhike, I am hoping to go back soon and complete the other members of the Dix range on my way to 46.

KyleCozzens

KyleCozzens - Sep 24, 2007 7:48 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2007

Round Pond to Dix Mountain  Sucess!

Climbed this on a perfect day. 80 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Took us just under 10 hours. We would have been out an hour earlier if we hadn't started climbing the slides, not realizing that the trail was just a little way up on the right. We saw a couple people coming down and a group of three at the summit that came up from Elk Lake.

We were originally planning on bushwhacking in and hitting East Dix, South Dix, Macomb, and Hough, before hitting Dix and hiking out to Round Pond, but we only had one day. It was a tough hike, but it can be done in one day while still spending about an hour at the top.

Bark Eater

Bark Eater - Aug 18, 2007 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Aug 15, 1977

Quite the range  Sucess!

Awesome views of the Great Range!

birdny

birdny - Jun 20, 2007 8:27 am Date Climbed: Jul 29, 1995

More rain  Sucess!

My second attempt at Dix. My first try I pulled a muscle and dragged myself out. This time no problems other than it was raining on top and no views, about half way down the skies cleared and was a beautiful day.

rasgoat

rasgoat - May 28, 2007 10:17 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2007

Nice MTN  Sucess!

Climbed from Rt.73 Great area! good views saw fresh bear tracks, a bright red newt and lots of cool stuff. the slides look awesome! I have to go back and climb those slides!

The edge

The edge - Mar 14, 2007 5:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2005

ADK #24  Sucess!

dix divided by five=five...
all five in one day!!

mancopa

mancopa - Feb 20, 2007 12:53 am Date Climbed: Jan 3, 2003

What a perfect name  Sucess!

Spent the night at Plattsburgh, and had a little bit too much fun. Woke up a bit late, and got a slow start. Ended up jogging ahead with one other partner and then hitting the straight up section. This mountain was tough. Climbed it back before I knew about crampons. So bear clawed it up the whole way. Super windy, and cold conditions on top. To this day, still was one of the hardest adk peaks i've done. But as always, still a fun time.

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