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A closer look at the recent Wright Peak avalanche
By Mike Lynch
February 24, 2022
"Snow is just like us. It doesn't like change, especially rapid change. So anytime you get rapid warming, snow is changing rapidly. It creates weak layers and increases the likelihood of an avalanche."
Chasing snow
By Tom French
February 24, 2022
When my buddy Doug Miller is eager to ski early or late in the season, he looks to the west, toward St. Lawrence County in the hopes of lake effect powder. He is seldom disappointed.
Keene to move ahead on new mountain bike trails
By Tim Rowland
February 10, 2022
Once completed, the network will be part of a mountain bike route from Wilmington to Elizabethtown
DEC issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch
February 3, 2022
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is urging backcountry users to be aware of avalanche conditions.
Mountain bike boom for Old Forge
February 1, 2022
Town of Webb receives $250,000 grant for mountain bike trail expansion; McCauley trail network has grown since 2018
Northville Placid Trail moves body, mind
January 31, 2022
Contemplating the spiritual connection that comes from walking a storied trail
Skiers launch website to record avalanche observations
By Mike Lynch
January 28, 2022
Crowd-sourced site aims to be landing page for making informed backcountry decisions.
Higley Flow: Classic and skate skiing for all ages, skills
By Tom French
January 27, 2022
Winter recreation at the park has blossomed, with volunteers maintaining miles of trails, rental center