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Brant Lake from a shoulder of First Brother. By Tim Rowland

First Brother: A secluded summit in Brant Lake

By Tim Rowland

Perfect for experienced hikers, this winter adventure to First Brother near Brant Lake features bushwhacking through Adirondack wilderness

A person cross country skis across a wooden bridge

6 cross-country ski trails to try this weekend

By Isabella Susino

From scenic trails to expert-level routes, these six trails are perfect spots for your next winter weekend adventure.

Will Roth on the first pitch of Roaring Brook Falls.

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.

Neil Woodworth checks on his location with his handheld positioning device. Photo by Neil Woodworth

Technology in the backcountry

By Contributing Writer

Using a global positioning system receiver - GPSR - makes it easier to get back safely

A glimpse of the Champlain Valley, looking south. Photo by Tim Rowland

Following the links between North, South Boquet mountains

By Tim Rowland

Low peaks overlooking Lake Champlain exist in extensive network of CATS trails

a cross-country skier off wawbeek road in tupper lake

Old Wawbeek Road: Original gateway to Upper Saranac Lake

By Tom French

Ski on underused road is solid option for when there is thin snow cover.

The Oswegatchie River seen from the put-in on Tooley Pond Road. Photo by Phil Brown

State expands Cranberry Lake Wild Forest: What it means for canoeists, kayakers

By Phil Brown

New 965-acre state acquisition will enhance Oswegatchie River access for paddlers

Nate Trachte examining layers in the snowpack, preparing to perform stability tests.

Adk Avy launches project to boost avalanche education efforts

By Lauren Dorsey

Adirondack Avalanche Community Project pursues opportunities to attend trainings, launch forecasting center

The Giant Wilderness from Split Rock. Photo by Tim Rowland

A bushwhack up the ‘other’ Split Rock Mountain

By Tim Rowland

Split Rock Falls is just south of New Russia, NY. Known for the swimming holes available there, it's also well-known for bushwhacking.

The 1.38-mile Golf Course Trail skirts the nearly 100-year-old Tupper Lake Golf Club, though the trail is mostly in the woods. The closed Big Tupper Ski area can be seen in the distance. Photo by Tom French.

How a golf course transformed into groomed ski trails: The backstory behind Tupper Lake’s Frenette trail network 

By Tom French

Free cross-country skiing for all ages, on a wide double track

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