Jonathan Zaharek, originally born in Ohio, was raised visiting the Adirondacks through frequent vacations during his early years. This connection with the park spans 4 generations. Jonathan made the permanent move to Lake Placid in 2019, allowing him to fully dedicate himself to his hiking and photographic career. Since 2019, Jonathan has endured many hiking feats within the High Peaks. He has traversed over 4,000 miles of the High Peaks Wilderness, accomplished eleven full rounds of the 46, three winter rounds of the 46, completed the entire High Peaks Wilderness Red Line in both summer and winter, undertaken the Bob Marshall Traverse solo in both summer and winter seasons, and notably covered 25 high peaks in a 25-hour stretch. Jonathan has solidified his reputation as a professional photographer, guide, and YouTuber in the region. Jonathan has a notable digital presence on Instagram and YouTube by creating content designed to inform, motivate, and resonate with the Adirondack community. His written contributions can be found in publications like LocalADK, Embark, Adirondack life, and PEEKS Magazine, while his photography is shown in the Lake Placid Center for the Arts at Gallery 46. For those eager to embark on a visual journey through the Adirondacks, you can keep up with his adventures on Instagram and YouTube.
