Alvah Dunning: Adirondack Hermit and Guide

I found this story of the hermit's life fascinating:

http://fiftyacresofbeachandwood.org/2015/05/20/alvah-dunning-the-hermit-who-could-not-escape-civilization/

That was interesting. Maybe others can add tales of other such ADK guides of yore. The book " Hiking the 46 high peaks of the ADKs " has some tales of those guides. This is an excellent book for those interested in the ADKs. Loaded with tales and background info along with actual hike info for each peak. It's really good.

Thanks Harv.

A list of Adirondack hermit books http://adirondack-books.com/hermits.html

Ever since my mom would tell stories of she and her siblings going to visit a hermit on 11th mountain I've been fascinated by them. There's a good book written by a local here in CNY about a ADK hermit Foxey Brown.

http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2012/07/foxey-brown-adirondack-outlaw-hermit-and-guide.html

^THAT I want to read, Camp. That's our neighborhood bro!  Googled it and couldn't find it, will look harder later.

It's a good read.....get the book and I can get it signed by the author for you if you'd like. Charlie is a customer of ours as well as his son works here so I have a connection.