Pages of skiing’s past When we think of Adirondack ski areas, it’s usually the charismatic ones that come to mind: Whiteface, Gore Mountain, and McCauley Mountain for downhillers, Lapland Lake and Mount Van Hoevenberg if your tastes run to … [Read more...] about Lost Ski Areas of the Northern Adirondacks
Skiing / Snowshoeing
The Adirondack Slide Guide
Post-Irene slide guide. Tropical Storm Irene did more than change the face of the High Peaks: it rendered The Adirondack Slide Guide by Drew Haas obsolete. Thankfully, Haas has put out a second edition of the book that includes new slides created … [Read more...] about The Adirondack Slide Guide
Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast
In 1987, David Goodman got a dream job for a ski bum trying to survive as a freelance writer: the Appalachian Mountain Club hired him to write a guidebook for backcountry skiing in New England. The following year the club published Classic … [Read more...] about Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast
Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Adirondacks
Not every classic stands the test of time—not when the public’s tastes keep changing. For nearly a decade, cross-country enthusiasts have relied on Tony Goodwin’s Classic Adirondack Ski Tours for advice on where to ski in the Adirondack Park. The … [Read more...] about Ski and Snowshoe Trails in the Adirondacks