By Phil Brown Alex Goff and I have some things in common. We both like backcountry skiing. We share the same birthday (March 30). And on Monday we both showed up at Mount Pisgah in Saranac Lake for some late-season skiing. But we have our … [Read more...] about ‘Everesting’ in the Adirondacks: Ski up, ski down, repeat 92 times
Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
DEC seeks comments on draft plan for easement lands outside of Old Forge By Phil BrownThe state Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on a draft plan that aims to enhance recreational opportunities on the Flatrock … [Read more...] about Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
Bloomingdale’s low-snow ski route
Junk or no, Bigelow Road leads to some lovely skiing By Phil Brown Winter started slowly. On Christmas Day, we had hardly any snow on the ground, forcing Carol and me to ditch our plan to ski in the woods in the morning before returning home to … [Read more...] about Bloomingdale’s low-snow ski route
The name is changed but it’s still ‘Cooper Kiln’ for some
By Phil Brown The other day my friend Tim Peartree and I skied the six-mile Cooper Kiln Trail from Gillespie Road near Whiteface Mountain to Bonnieview Road in Wilmington, passing a lovely pond on the way. We had a blast, descending 2,000 feet … [Read more...] about The name is changed but it’s still ‘Cooper Kiln’ for some
When ice is deeper than snow, it’s Nordic skating time
By Phil Brown I was disappointed that Saranac Lake saw little snow from the pre-Christmas nor’easter that tore up the East Coast and dumped 3 feet in places. We still didn’t have … [Read more...] about When ice is deeper than snow, it’s Nordic skating time
A different approach to Hurricane
Finding solitude on a snowy trek By Phil Brown I don’t need to heap up superlatives for the views from Hurricane Mountain. Breathtaking, spectacular, magnificent, etc. You’ve heard them all before. And you’ve seen the photos. Hell, you’ve … [Read more...] about A different approach to Hurricane