A lot of people come to the Adirondacks to find themselves. Robbi Mecus made a career here as an Adirondack forest ranger and chased her passion as a rock and ice climber. Mecus also came out as a transgender woman and has become a role model for people.
Jan 19, 2021 A lot of people come to the Adirondacks to find themselves. Robbi Mecus made a career here as an Adirondack forest ranger and chased her passion as a rock and ice climber. Mecus also came out as a transgender woman and has become a role model for people who aren’t always seen and accepted by the outdoor community
Emily RussellWild Side: How a trans forest ranger found herself in the Adirondacks
Robbi Mecus is a New York State Forest Ranger working in the Adirondacks. Photo: Emily Russell
I meet Robbi Mecus outside her house in Keene Valley, in the Adirondack High Peaks. She’s got her hair in braids and is wearing little teal earrings that match her puffy coat. We lace up our boots and head out for a hike up Rooster Comb.