Coney, Adams, and Treadway reward snowshoers with spectacular views for only moderate effort. By Spencer Morrissey Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks has a long history. Originally a means of travel, it is now a popular recreational pastime. … [Read more...] about Coney, Adams and Treadway
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Upper Hudson Ski Loop
DEC creates a trail for skiers that loops through former Finch, Pruyn timberlands near the Goodnow and Hudson rivers. By Phil Brown Since the state purchased the Essex Chain Lakes a few years ago, I had been meaning to try out the ski touring … [Read more...] about Upper Hudson Ski Loop
Raymond Brook Ski Trail
By Nancie Battaglia WHEN THERE’S deep snow in your own backyard, you might be reluctant to venture off to someone else’s stash, but that’s what we did last January. And we’re glad we did. Caravaning from Keene on a sunny Saturday morning, we … [Read more...] about Raymond Brook Ski Trail
A peek at Peaked Mountain
Though turned back short of summit, snowshoers find trek in Siamese Ponds Wilderness is the height of adventure. By Susan Bibeau I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I lived in the Adirondacks for close to fifteen years without owning a pair of … [Read more...] about A peek at Peaked Mountain
Botheration Pond ski
Volunteers create a scenic loop that's ideal for winter fun By Tom Woodman The trail reaching into the Siamese Ponds Wilderness from near Thirteenth Lake can be a bustling, merry place on a good weekend in ski season. Residents of the homes … [Read more...] about Botheration Pond ski
Blue Ridge Wilderness
Lake Durant, Cascade Pond and Stephens Pond cross country ski loop By Phil Brown It’s barely above zero, and we’re skiing across Lake Durant into the wind. After pulling on my balaclava, all I can hear is my breathing. In fact, the world has … [Read more...] about Blue Ridge Wilderness