Two skiers survive avalanche on Wright Peak
By Mike Lynch
February 14, 2022
The skiers rescued themselves and safely made their way to the trailhead.
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Mike Lynch has been a multimedia reporter for the Explorer since 2014 and can often be found hiking mountains, paddling rivers, or skiing down slopes. His photos complement many of the stories throughout the magazine and website, and he regularly writes wildlife, land acquisition and recreation stories. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at mike@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter
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