Michael Steinberg #16876 said, “The Adirondack High Peaks are a beautiful obsession, and a test of will and relationship.” For Michael, they also became a chronicle of love. Michael had completed 21 peaks when he met Shirley Chan #16877. They hiked their first high peak together in September 2021, and Shirley accompanied Michael on his next 20 peaks. When Michael got to peak number 43, he stopped working on his list and switched to helping Shirley catch up to him. The final hike for them to reach 46 was Gray, Skylight and Marcy. The weather gods rewarded them with a gorgeous day for that hike, and on the summit of Marcy, Michael dropped to one knee and proposed to Shirley. She said “yes”! Michael Steinberg Shirley Chan In 2025, we welcomed 763 new members to the list of Adirondack 46ers. Congratulations to all of you! It’s always fun to see the stories and pictures that are submitted with the registration information. While there can be significant differences in the ages, demographic background, geographic proximity to the High Peaks, and motivation for climbing those 46 High Peaks, there are also some common threads, such as family, love of the outdoors, and finding a place to heal. Below are some of the stories shared by members of the class of 2025. The Boulder Report #16876 & 16877 22 | ADIRONDACK PEEKS
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