An overlooked peak in Keene Valley By Cal Seeley Knob Lock Mountain, praised by ice climbers, is a relatively unknown peak among hikers. With no established trail and with Hurricane Mountain right across the road, this peak is overlooked, but … [Read more...] about A bushwhack up Knob Lock Mountain
A snowless hike on Snow Mountain
A quintessential spring hike By Cal Seeley Sitting at the lowest end of the Great Range, Snow Mountain is an often overlooked hiking objective within the heart of the High Peaks. With dozens of amazing mountains nearby, it's no surprise that … [Read more...] about A snowless hike on Snow Mountain
Whitewater park’s return planned for Saranac Lake
Organizers aim to bring back river feature to attract paddlers By Cal Seeley A whitewater park on the Saranac River will return to downtown Saranac Lake right below the LaPan Memorial Highway bridge. The park, slated for construction in July … [Read more...] about Whitewater park’s return planned for Saranac Lake
A backcountry education
Reflecting on lessons learned from summer trail work By Cal Seeley “That’s where I lived last summer,” says my friend Roan, pointing out the car window toward a wooden platform poking from the snow in Keene Valley as we drove to climb Roaring … [Read more...] about A backcountry education