The Adirondack History Museum is pleased to present Adirondack 46er Sharp Swan
On June 10th, 1925, three men, Robert Marshall, known to everyone as Bob, his younger brother George, and Saranac Lake guide Herb Clark, reached the summit of Emmons, becoming the first individuals to climb all 46 Adirondack High Peaks over 4,000 feet. At that time, only fifteen of the mountains had trails and when they completed their journey, they were the first persons to set foot on at least six of the peaks including Allen, Couchsachraga, Nye and Grace. Bob Marshall wrote, “The pleasure of standing on a lofty summit where only a few have ever stood before is easy to acquire in the Adirondacks.” Writing in his pamphlet, The High Peaks of the Adirondacks, which he noted was written “by an amateur mountain climber for fellow amateurs” Bob said, speaking as much for George and Herb as himself, that he wanted “to encourage nature-lovers to get out and climb them.” So far, “as I know no one have ever climbed them all.”
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of these three men’s amazing accomplishments. Their spirit of adventure and encouragement has led many fellow hikers to follow in their footsteps. What began as a trickle in the 1930’s through the 1960’s, has become a steady stream of hikers where close to 20,000 climbers have become a coveted 46er.
All Adirondack 46ers receive Free ADK History Museum 2025 Admission courtesy of The Grace Hudowalski Charitable Trust
ADK History Museum Members- Free Admission
Non-members- $8
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