Heaven Up-h’isted-ness! Honored with Book Award
The 46ers’ book Heaven Up-h’isted-ness recently received the Adirondack Literary Award. Read more »

The Adirondack Forty-Sixers, Inc. announces the publication of Heaven Up-h’isted-ness! The History of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks (March 2011), a comprehensive history of the hiking club, whose members have climbed the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondack mountains, and in-depth profiles of the peaks themselves.

The 702-page hardcover volume includes:

• An introduction by James (Tony) Goodwin, Jr.
• An extended history of the club tracing its roots and evolution through a changing High Peaks environment
• Profiles of the first 46ers and early club leaders
• Detailed descriptions and histories of each of the 46 High Peaks
• A complete membership roster of recorded 46ers from the first finishers in 1925 through the finishers as of December 31, 2010
• More than 150 photos and illustrations, many from the photo collection of Grace Hudowalski from the 1930s

Each page will lead you on a journey of discovery through the Adirondack High Peaks and add to your understanding and enjoyment of this magnificent region. Come join us on a hike!

Heaven Up-h’isted-ness! is available online for $29.50 plus tax and shipping.

Additional information:

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• Excerpts from the book (PDF)
• Press release (PDF)

For the media:  download book jacket image and photo collages.