Feb 20 2025 15 mins 13
This week I'm back with an Adirondacks Pioneer episode about the one and only, William H.H. Murray, better known as Adirondack Murray.
Adirondack Murray played a massive role in shaping the Adirondacks as we know them today. His 1869 book, Adventures in the Wilderness, inspired a wave of tourism, introducing city dwellers to the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. But his influence wasn’t without controversy—many who followed his words were unprepared for the harsh realities of the wild, earning them the nickname "Murray’s Fools."
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Murray’s role in popularizing the Adirondacks
✅ The tourism boom and backlash of the 1870s
✅ How his legacy still impacts outdoor culture today
Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6 week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program HERE
Order my new book "The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to the High Peaks" HERE
Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
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Visit my other websites:
www.46OUTDOORS.com
www.46OF46.com
Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
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Order my latest book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line
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Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link
Adirondack Murray played a massive role in shaping the Adirondacks as we know them today. His 1869 book, Adventures in the Wilderness, inspired a wave of tourism, introducing city dwellers to the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. But his influence wasn’t without controversy—many who followed his words were unprepared for the harsh realities of the wild, earning them the nickname "Murray’s Fools."
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Murray’s role in popularizing the Adirondacks
✅ The tourism boom and backlash of the 1870s
✅ How his legacy still impacts outdoor culture today
Join the next GREAT RANGE ATHLETE 6 week challenge and get in mountain-hiking shape in just 6 weeks from your local gym or your house.
Learn more about the Great Range Athlete Team Program HERE
Order my new book "The Adirondack 46 in 18 Hikes: The Complete Guide to the High Peaks" HERE
Looking for help improving your fitness and resilience for hiking so you can become the strongest version of yourself on and off the trail?
Book a free strategy call with James to learn more about his 1-on-1 coaching program,
SEEK TO DO MORE at
www.seektodomore.com
Visit my other websites:
www.46OUTDOORS.com
www.46OF46.com
Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@46of46podcast
@jamesappleton46
Order my latest book
Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklore From Inside the Blue Line
Order Links
Amazon Link
Barnes & Nobles Link
IndieBound Link
