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Bloomingdale Bog Trail

An early-season ski in the Adirondacks

By Phil Brown

We got three to four inches of snow Sunday night, just enough to lure me out of the office for a backcountry ski on my lunch hour on Monday afternoon. I went to the Bloomingdale Bog Trail, an old railroad bed that needs only a few inches to be skiable. The base was thin, but…

The Deer Pond Loop

By Adirondack Explorer

Located just northeast of Tupper Lake, the Deer Pond area is often overlooked by cross-country skiers in favor of the St. Regis Canoe Area a little to the north.

Debar ski circuit

By Adirondack Explorer

Debar Ski Circuit, a peaceful loop trail offering a serene backcountry skiing adventure in the Adirondacks.

Cooper Kiln Pond ski

By Adirondack Explorer

Embark on a ski journey to Cooper Kiln Pond, navigating rugged terrain and enjoying stunning winter landscapes in the Adirondacks.

Passing through the High Peaks

By Adirondack Explorer

The ultimate Adirondack backcountry ski tour from Adirondak Loj to Tahawus, weaving through the stunning High Peaks Wilderness.

Pharaoh Lake on skis

By Adirondack Explorer

Exploring the beauty of Pharaoh Lake on skis, gliding through quiet backcountry trails in the heart of the Adirondacks.

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