Coot Hill: Short hike with big views in the Champlain Valley
By Tim Rowland
Recently added to Champlain Area Trails, Coot Hill climb is less than a mile with minimal effort
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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
Adirondack Rail Trail sees 92,000 trips in first 6 months
By Tim Rowland
Strong user numbers on par with similar rail-trails
Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits: Your questions answered
What you need to know about hiking from this High Peaks gateway
Split Rock Mountain’s forgotten quarry and tramway
By Tim Rowland
The hidden trails of Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest reveal a piece of Adirondack history that ended tragically
Jones Hill: An understated trek in Schroon
By Tim Rowland
Humble little Jones Hill, an 1,880-foot bump in the town of Schroon, doesn’t draw much attention—just yet.
Lake Placid’s chances of hosting Olympic events slide away, with successful test runs in Italy
By James Odato
Delegation reports successful test runs in Cortina in run up to 2026 Winter Olympics
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