John Sasso is an avid hiker, bushwhacker, and independent Adirondack historian from Colonie, New York, much of John Sasso’s research focuses on the history tied to Adirondack peaks and other natural features and the early land surveys of the region. Outside of his day job and his historical research, John helps build and maintain trails and lean-tos with the Adirondack Forty-Sixers and Lean-To Rescue. He also helps maintain fire towers with the New York State chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, and is a caretaker for the Mount Adams fire tower. His work has appeared in the Adirondack Almanack, Adirondack PEEKS Magazine, and the Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies. His renowned Facebook group, History and Legends of the Adirondacks, was created in 2015 to raise awareness of Adirondack history through social media.