Climbing via ferrata: Ausable Chasm provides safe options for beginners
By Phil Brown
Popular tourism attraction is ahead of the curve in adopting European-engineered rock climbing techniques
Phil Brown
Phil Brown edited the Adirondack Explorer from 1999 until his retirement in 2018. He continues to explore the park and to write for the publication and website.
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The Loon Lake Challenge
By Phil Brown
Hitting four scenic ponds in the Adirondacks in one day
A big day on Adirondacks’ Little River
By Phil Brown
Trip includes unexpected strong current, black bear sighting
Barkeater Trails Alliance to unveil new descent route on East Branch Trails in Keene
By Phil Brown
Mountain biking network open for spring riding
A ‘3-helmet day’ of biking, climbing and skiing in spring in the Adirondacks
By Phil Brown
Taking on a mud season 'nano-triathlon' and squeezing in one last ski
A spring bike adventure in the Northern Adirondacks
By Phil Brown
21-mile loop rides through utility corridor, former railroad bed and logging roads
Fat tire biking grows in popularity
By Phil Brown
Fat tire biking is emerging as a way to get outside in all kinds of conditions
Making the case for backcountry ski trails
By Phil Brown
Mike Whelan's "Treasured Heights" video
Exploring 2 of the Adirondacks’ best multi-pitch ice climbs
By Phil Brown
Phil Brown tackles two classic multi-pitch ice climbing routes - Multiplication Gully and Roaring Brook Falls.