Skiing the Blue Mountain circuit By Phil Brown What goes up must come down, but as we discovered on a delightful ski tour around Blue Mountain this winter, what comes down doesn’t have to go up. And that’s good news for all you skiers who … [Read more...] about Tirrell Pond ski
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Snowshow heaven
Guidebook author shares 5 favorite trips By Bill Ingersoll Snowshoes are an integral part of the winter landscape in the Adirondacks, almost certainly dating back to when the first humans began to explore these snowy mountains on foot. Rogers’ … [Read more...] about Snowshow heaven
Moss Lake grows on you
Skiers keep coming back to woodsy trails By Judy Wolf Last winter, my friends and I stumbled across one of the many wonderful secrets hidden in the western Adirondacks. The Moss Lake circuit, especially when combined with the Bubb Lake Trail, … [Read more...] about Moss Lake grows on you
3 wild lakes in winter
By Robin Ambrosino In a fit of cabin fever I called my friend Thad. I’d been pressing my nose against the window for weeks, as more snow than we’d had in years created a thick inviting carpet over the landscape. But below-zero temperatures and a … [Read more...] about 3 wild lakes in winter
2 inches of snow? Let’s go!
By Tony Goodwin Those who love outdoor pursuits always seem to want to push the season. Golfers will appear at driving ranges when there are still patches of snow on the range. Baseball fans derive almost as much excitement from spring training … [Read more...] about 2 inches of snow? Let’s go!
Escaping din of Old Forge
by Phil Brown How do you know you're in Old Forge? A. In the 10 minutes you spend at the trailhead lacing up your boots and stepping into your cross-country skis, a dozen snowmobiles pass by. B. All the conversations you overhear at … [Read more...] about Escaping din of Old Forge