By Brandon Loomis Campers heading into the High Peaks Wilderness intent on claiming a lean-to on the shores of Lake Colden this summer will arrive to a surprise. The shelter they seek has a new location away from the lake, and a new roof that … [Read more...] about 100th lean-to “rescue” moves, restores Lake Colden shelter
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Leaning in to save lean-tos
Lean2Rescue posts guide to preserving and enjoying Adirondack shelters By Brandon Loomis A volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the Adirondack Park’s log lean-tos and their unique heritage has created a website to tell its story and … [Read more...] about Leaning in to save lean-tos
Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
By Brandon Loomis Hikers who tested the Adirondack Mountain Reserve’s hiking reservation system on its first day arrived to a mostly empty parking lot and a brilliantly sunny day on the trails. State and club officials said all 70 permits … [Read more...] about Light traffic eases High Peaks hiker reservation system’s first day
Snow future
Skiers, snowmobilers and the northern woods adapt to season’s shift By Brandon Loomis The Adirondack winter of 2015-2016 was one for the record books, and not in a promising way. There was no December “Snowdeo” gathering for snowmobilers in … [Read more...] about Snow future
Forging an old path
Neighbors unite to reopen Piseco’s favorite ski trail By Brandon Loomis Bob Erickson kicked and glided between the hardwoods, across a new wooden bridge and then through a tunnel of snow-plastered spruce boughs. This was the thing he had … [Read more...] about Forging an old path
An unexpected roadside ski trail in Duane
By Brandon Loomis I picked the right day to skip work and travel to Potsdam on some personal business this Wednesday—a brilliantly sunny day immediately following a substantial snowfall. I loaded my Nordic skis into the car, thinking I’d find … [Read more...] about An unexpected roadside ski trail in Duane