New fall group hikes drop! Get immersed in the autumn colors with a small group of aspiring summit seekers on an Adirondack adventure to reach the peaks of these amazing mountains: Sept 26 - Nippletop & Dial Oct 8 - MacIntyre Range Nov 21 - Ampersand Learn expert hiking system tips and Adirondack ecology from senior guide Katie Rhodes (@rhodes_and_trails)!

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Family climbing days are the best! 🫶

A person belaying a climber who scales a rock face in a forest setting. Text reads Paulo Rodriguez Heyman 7 hours ago Jarrod took me and my three kids (ages 14 14 and 12) rock climbing and it couldn’t have gone better Highly recommend OMG.

iPhone Duo thoughts

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Added a major new item to the tick list with Moss Cliff yesterday! I’ve been dreaming about this wall for the past four years, starting at it on every day guiding on Notch Mountain, and every trip to Whiteface. Finally made it happen with @mattbates_97 on a perfect early fall day. We climbed Touch of Class and it was every bit the adventure that I had imagined. But the cliff no longer has that mysterious, unattainable feel. The doors are open!

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A glorious day to get in the pitches! We worked with Vincent today to build a strong foundation of trad climbing skills in placing gear, building strong anchors, and then putting it all together in a multipitch setting.

Jewels & Gems made for a great classroom before moving onto Pitchoff for the main event of The Disputed into Pete’s Farewell. He learned a ton, got so efficient in transitions, and honed in crack jamming techniques. A stellar day on the rocks!

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We had so much fun that they extended the day to get in a few more laps on the hard climb. Love that kind of stoke coming from the whole family! 🤘

A child wearing climbing gear ascends a rock wall smiling and holding a rope. Review text: “Lisa V 1 review ★★★★★ an hour ago We had a great day with Jarrod rock climbing. We felt very confident and safe the whole time and he delivered with a great spot that progressively challenged all of us. We are a family of 5 with young children so this was a big ask. Would recommend Onward Mountain Guides to anyone looking for a great experience with a very friendly knowledgeable guide."

Eric and I had a lovely time climbing today at Sharp Bridge Campground — an under-rated crag for sure! Eric’s preparing for an @amga1979 single pitch instructor exam, so we brushed up on some top managed site skills like building multi-use anchors, belayed rappels, and assisted raises. We also got to practice how to rappel when you drop your ATC! 😅 Once things had dried out, we rounded out the afternoon with cragging the awesome moderates there. Always a splendid time with this fellow, and the wildlife hanging out there too. (Snake was basking midway up the Monkey route — watch out!)

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A lap up Empress and an excursion to Jewels & Gems on a gorgeous Saturday in the ADKs! Thanks to Gabriel and Rachael for the delightful company. We got to introduce them to removable trad protection and multipitch technique. A great day!

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Another awesome family climbing day at King Philips Spring Wall! It’s incredible what you can do when you set your mind to it. The whole family climbed out the cliff on their first day of outdoor rock, culminating in the 5.8 gem, Springtime!

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John Gruber with a spot-on factoid:

HOMES is the longstanding mnemonicfor recalling the five Great Lake names: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior. “Hames”, technically, is a playable Scrabble/Wordle word (“a part of a horse collar”), but it’s far too obscure to serve as a mnemonic. That leaves one word in the English language consisting of the five necessary letters: SHAME.

Another superb day hiking through the Adirondack Mountain Reserve, this time exploring with Eric on some lesser known paths. We loved spending time on the Gill Brook Trail up to Indian Head, then to Rainbow Falls and the West River Trail. If you like chasing waterfalls, this 10-mile route is for you!

Michael and Lynn had to cancel their trip out to Glacier National Park due to wildfire smoke and decided to come check out Lake Placid instead. Of course I had to show them one of the Adirondack’s very best views! We got to see lots of wildlife along the way while swapping hiking stories. 🥾

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Seeing kids (and their parents) progress year after year is so rewarding. Can’t wait for our next time! 🫶

A man and child wearing helmets smile while hugging amid a lush green forest a climbing review reads We have been climbing with Jarrod for years. He offers the best service and keeps everyone safe! My kids have so much fun with him and he knows the best swimming spots. We look forward to many more adventures with him.

He did it! 32 years in the making, Ryan’s the latest to have successfully summited all 46 of the Adirondack high peaks. It’s a massive accomplishment, which he capped off by flying here from his home in London to finally finish the challenge. We set a superb pace up Allen Mountain — 4.5 hours from trailhead to summit! Stoke was high. Congrats, Ryan! ⛰️

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After a 30-year hiatus, Ryan is back in the Adirondacks to finish up his three remaining high peaks! He did the rest as youth at summer camp, but that passion for the peaks never faded. With our summits on Colvin and Blake today (so fun!), he’s only got one left: Allen, which is tomorrow’s objective. Wish us luck!

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We LOVE teaching climber independence! Want to move beyond the gym and be able to set up your own top ropes, place trad gear, and move into leading? We can help with personalized instruction. Book your own private session with our licensed guide!

A woman wearing a helmet ties knots on climbing ropes attached to a practice board mounted on a tree. The board features various carabiners. Forest setting. Text reads: Practice board. The practice is what we do after we know it all. Nicole Kaczor 1 review ★★★★★ 17 hours ago My husband and I met Jarrod a year ago when he guided us for beginning ice climbing I reached back out to him this summer for a rock climbing instructional day with the goal of becoming more independent setting up top rope anchors. The day we spent with him exceeded our expectations in terms of the material we covered and how comfortable/practiced we felt at the end of it. Jarrod is a phenomenal (and safe/thorough) guide/instructor and very easy going/fun to hang with for the day. Will probably book with him in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services to others.

Tilman’s Arete today with the Kaye family! We got to build upon the skills they learned last summer and deploy them into a real multipitch! And trying all the variations that Tilman’s offers. Great day out that dried up nicely!

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Can’t keep these legs from hiking! 🥾 Today was a perfect day for Haystack with incredible 360° visibility. David knocked it out of the park for his 7th high peak, cruising through the 18 miles. Excited to go back out with him (and the rest of the family) tomorrow for some rock climbing. These late summer days just give and give!

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Cranberry Lake delivered in miles, bugs, more miles, beaver dams, more miles, scenic overlooks, ice cream, and a few more miles! Over the course of 21 hours, we completed the 57 mile loop (with bonus points) in a single push yesterday for our latest Northeast Ultra 8 hike. Todd was especially pleased to hike more miles than his age in years — a super impressive showing! Only two left!!

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We take great pride in forming strong partnerships with our guests, and love seeing them excel in going after their objectives. @rhodes_and_trails is the best of the best in making those long days in the mountains safe, educational, and fun!

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Marcy with Leif and Branden on a cloud-filled day. It was their first time in the high peaks, but these guys moved through the muddy, slick, rugged terrain like it was their own backyard!

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Another awesome day at King Philip’s Spring Wall introducing a gym climbing family to the wonders of real rock! The Heyman’s did GREAT facing some fears and doubts, with everyone topping out every climb. We walked out with a real sense of accomplishment. Do rad stuff together as a family — you become a better team. 🤘

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The Clark family made a special stop for Day 11 of their road trip to climb in the Adirondacks. They did an amazing job for their first time on real rock, even climbing the 5.8 line ‘Springtime’ at King Philip’s Spring Wall. That crag’s a perfect spot for families and groups! There’s still time for your family to go on an ADK adventure this summer. 🗓️

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Did you know we rent out crash pads for bouldering? Conveniently located 10 minutes from the Mckenzie Pond boulders, get them for $20/day and keep crushing those problems! Easy rentals via our website (link in bio).

Two crash pads lie beneath a boulder among trees, with two people nearby on a forest floor. Text review by Bonnie Jakobsen-Martin: Rented some crash pads for the day. The arrangements communication and pickup and drop off processes were all smooth. The weather on the rental day ended up being great but ahead of time Jarrod even said we could move the rental date if it had been rainy which was very reassuring. Great experience overall.

The hike isn’t always about reaching a summit. This time it was for slowing down, reflecting, connecting, and noticing all the beauty that nature has to offer. Kudos to Michael for making the most of a rainy ADK getaway, and finding love for every quiet moment — even simply the raindrops on the tent. 🏕️

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