I’ve climbed Azure Mountain more times than I can count, and I’m not alone. With its iconic fire tower, Azure is a go-to destination of the northern Adirondacks.
I visited again on the first bluebird day of the 2023 as part of my Adirondack Epicurean Adventure. Hiking companions Doug Miller, his wife, Susan, and my daughter, Emma, accompanied me.
Most of the snow from the holiday storm was gone due to a warm spell, though a fresh dusting covered the landscape. A sparkling frost line, visible through bare