Sunday was supposed to be a co-lead for ADK for Phelps mountain.  Unfortunately the event was cancelled, but I went with some other ADK members I got connected to through the hike planning. I believe this was my first high peak in July of 1993, so it will always be a peak I'm fond of, and it's one of the easier high peaks.  Not saying it's easy, but it's not highly difficult and technical either. 

We started the day with a little miscommunication.  I said I was at Loj, and my hiking companions took it literally and went over to the actual ADK Loj, while I was sitting there waiting at the High Peaks Information Center (HPIC).  We found each other though and started the hike on the VanHovenberg trail.  There was a sign at the trailhead that said there was enough snow, that snowshoes were legally required starting here.  So, the shoes went on.