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East Dix peak renamed for pioneer Grace Hudowalski

By Patrick Daley, Chronicle Staff Writer

In 1937 Grace Hudowalksi became the first woman, and just the ninth person, to climb the 46

Adirondack High Peaks.
Now, one of those peaks — East Dix — has been renamed Grace Peak, the culmination of a campaign begun in 2002, two years before her death at age 98.

Mrs. Hudowalski was a founder of the Forty-Sixers of Troy, a precursor to today’s …

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Our June 19 issue

This week, Queensbury High grad Katherine Fritz’s blog hits it big. Mega rock band The Who’s Glens Falls concert was 25 years ago. Hudson Valley Firemen’s convention here this weekend, and a mountain renamed after Grace Hudowalski, the first female Forty-Sixer. Plus, lots of letters — on Americade, and the 21st Congressional District Republican primary. Plus our extensive coverage of events!

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