Panther Gorge captures the adventure of one of the most remote, enigmatic regions of the Adirondack High Peaks.

Two thousand feet deep and lined with sheer cliffs, the rugged chasm sits between Mts. Marcy and Haystack, New York's first and third highest mountains. In between the jaws of the peaks sits an intriguing set of natural curiosities: spires, talus mazes, glacial erratics, ponds, rills, and forest. Panther Gorge begins with a detailed description of the area's topography followed by a rich history.

Step back into the 1800's and walk in the footsteps of author Alfred B. Street, surveyor Verplanck Colvin, and guides Orson "Old Mountain" Phelps and Jim Goodwin. Jump forward a century and read about the modern-day pioneers of rock and ice climbing.

Part two of Panther Gorge chronicles the author's decade-long journey with other local mountaineers to develop new rock climbing and ice climbing routes. Vicariously experience a blustery winter ascent up blue ice or enjoy the serenity of exploring on a peaceful summer morning.

If you are a hiker, climber, adventurer, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, Panther Gorge is a key addition to your collection and the only book dedicated to the subject.

Other content:
- Complete history of first ascents from 1965-2019.
- 37 firsthand accounts from 2009 through the winter of 2018.
- Foreword by Don Mellor, climber and author.
- Illustrations by Nolan Huther.
- Over 170 color photographs, maps, and route plates.

Published by MudRat Publications 2019
Author: Kevin B. MacKenzie
Region: Adirondack Park, NY, USA
Edition: First (2019)
Language: English
Color: Yes
Pages: 228
Dimension: 6″ wide by 9″ tall
Weight 438g
ISBN: 9780578480619