details of the sensitive high-altitude terrain on whiteface mountain in wilmington, outside of lake placid, new york state

adirondacks adventure delicate environment flora hiking landscape mountain nature york outdoors scenic summit whiteface wilderness area adirondack alpine habitat biodiversity conservation ecology ecosystem elevation exploration fragile geology harsh conditions high altitude highlands lake placid peak mountainous natural beauty state plants remote rock formations rugged sensitive terrain serenity tranquility upstate vegetation preservation wilmington details highaltitude outside reveal mountainacent anot acent thrives harshest