Farewell to an Adirondack legend
To know Pete Hornbeck was to love him, while appreciating his kindness, humor, generosity, quick wit, creativity and vast knowledge of all things Adirondack.
Stories
Electric avenue
By Mike DeSocio
NYS and local organizations set an ambitious goal to boost the number of EV charging stations around the Adirondacks
Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
By Melissa Hart
After our recent snowstorm, it's time to hit that fresh powder! Here are a few ideas for a variety of ski outings.
Rangers assist in Speculator snowmobile accident
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Village of Speculator (Lake Pleasant)Hamilton CountyWilderness Rescue: On Jan. 30 at 2:35 p.m., Forest Ranger Lt. Kallen received a call from Hamilton County 911 reporting a snowmobile accident in the area of Hatchery Brook Road. Coordinates placed the snowmobiler approximately five miles into the trail system from the nearest road.…
Adirondack advocates clash over lawsuit’s possible effects on trail work
The fate of Adirondack Forest Preserve trees and trails is on the line in an ongoing lawsuit that has divided environmental organizations.
Well into winter, gear sales see no sign of slowing
Outdoor recreation products have been in high demand, and there's no sign of sales slowing during the winter months. Unfortunately, that has led to a shortage in availability, hurting store owners' ability to resupply.
How a bike shop has made the most of the pandemic
Human Power Planet Earth outdoors store in Saranac Lake has turned to a dependable part of their business. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the shop has thrived on repairing and refurbishing used bikes.
Brendan Wiltse: Champion for wilderness, known for motivating young activists
As a summit guide on Poke-O-Moonshine in college and later a summit steward for the Adirondack Mountain Club and then manager of John’s Brook Lodge for two and a half years while in grad school to become a scientist, Brandon Wiltse developed a real love of wilderness.
Ice climbing outfitters and guides
There are so many great outfitters and guiding businesses to start ice climbing. Here is a short list of some in the area that offer climbing gear rentals and guiding services. They can help point you in the right direction if you are looking to start climbing! Adirondack Rock & River Guide 615 Alstead Hill…
Evening grosbeaks, all day long
The first time I saw an evening grosbeak I experienced a neck-snapping déjà vu as I visualized a brilliantly yellow 1956 Ford Thunderbird with a black convertible top that a neighbor used to park immediately outside my bedroom window.