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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

man wearing blue on a bike looking into the camera on an icy trail

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 Loop ride

Adirondack Rail Trail sees 92,000 trips in first 6 months

By Tim Rowland

Strong user numbers on par with similar rail-trails

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Adirondack Mountain Reserve permits: Your questions answered

By Gwendolyn Craig

What you need to know about hiking from this High Peaks gateway

Blowdown at the south end of the Wild Forest. Photo by Tim Rowland

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. 

Team Jamaica practices at Mt. Van Hoevenberg's Olympic Bobsled Run

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

A winter triathlon took place as part of the 2024 Empire State Winter Games. The race featured a run, fat bike and Nordic ski. Fat tire biking is gaining in popularity across the Adirondacks. Photo by Nancie Battaglia

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

squaw lake sign

State proposes biking and boating changes in Moose River Plains

By Gwendolyn Craig

The DEC is proposing to allow motorcycle and e-bikes through the Moose River Plains. It is also proposing to reduce the horsepower of boats on the Cedar River Flow.

From the summit of Panther Mountain: the North Route 8 corridor, hamlet of Chestertown and Gore Ski area. Photo by Tim Rowland

These 5 Adirondack trails make for great spring hikes 

By Isabella Susino

Check out these recent outings from our team of Explorers

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