Winter

Don’t stay cooped up. Get out and enjoy the winter wilderness. The Adirondack Explorer is full of wonderful ideas for adventures on snowshoes or cross-country skis.


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High Peaks traverse
The ski from Adirondak Loj to Tahawus is one of the best single-day backcountry tours in all of North America. more..

A shiver runs through it
Ice fishing is a lot fun if you like squatting over a hole on a frozen lake and wondering why your friends don't understand you. more..

Great snowshoe trips
Photographer Carl Heilman, who used to make snowshoes for a living, reveals five of his favorite winter outings. more..

Garnet Hill's a gem
Do you like groomed ski trails or do you prefer breaking trail in the wilderness? Either way, you’ll like Garnet Hill Lodge. more..

2 paths to bliss
A backcountry skier and a snowshoer ascend Hadley Mountain together. Guess which one had more fun? more..

AVALANCHE!
What are the chances of an avalanche occuring in the High Peaks? more..

 

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