Infamously known as the "Home of the High Peaks," Keene is the location of Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York State, as well as 15 of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. The hamlets of Keene and Keene Valley are now home to a wide array of shops, anchored by The Mountaineer, the largest retailer of backcountry gear in the North Country region.