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The allure of wild ice The allure of wild iceJanuary 23, 20200One of the appealing parts of skating on newly formed black ice is that it makes a sci-fi laser sound as the skater glides over…Read More
Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake Grassroots trails grow in Tupper LakeJanuary 15, 20201The trail system consists of nearly five miles of groomed trails and another mile-long spur trail that connects to the currently shuttered Big Tupper Ski…Read More
Winter footwear: A critical investment for all-seasons hikers Winter footwear: A critical investment for all-seasons hikersJanuary 10, 20201In the winter, there are several pieces of footwear that will be necessary depending on the activity you are interested in as well as the…Read More
Jackrabbit Trail images Jackrabbit Trail imagesJanuary 8, 20200View images of the Jackrabbit Trail, a popular ski route that runs from Paul Smiths to Keene.Read More
Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summer Essex County to run free High Peaks trail buses this summerJanuary 6, 20203The shuttles will operate 16 hours a day and pass every Route 73 trailhead once every half hour.Read More
Cocoa ‘on the edge of nowhere’ at Camp Santanoni Cocoa ‘on the edge of nowhere’ at Camp SantanoniDecember 26, 20190Beyond its historic intrigue, though, Newcomb’s Camp Santanoni serves a more utilitarian purpose around two winter holidays and one March weekend: hot chocolate and a…Read More
Wilderness school Wilderness schoolDecember 17, 20190Called the fall practicum, the 28-day journey is one of two major backcountry trips offered through North Country Community College’s wilderness recreation program. The other…Read More
What you need for recreating in the winter What you need for recreating in the winterDecember 17, 20192If you’re looking to explore Adirondack trails in the winter, it’s important to bring along essential gear for personal safety reasons.Read More
Who’s counting peaks? Who’s counting peaks?December 9, 20196During my hikes with my kids, I’ve urged them to look around and enjoy nature. We identify trees and admire bark patterns and observe how…Read More
A trail for all seasons A trail for all seasonsDecember 2, 20190One of my go-to ski tours, especially early in the season, is the Hays Brook Truck Trail north of Paul Smiths. Although another ski tour…Read More
An Adventure in the Five Ponds Wilderness An Adventure in the Five Ponds WildernessNovember 14, 20190In late September, Explorer Publisher Tracy Ormsbee and I joined Sam Eddy for a bushwhack into the Five Ponds Wilderness. Eddy is the trail master…Read More
Adirondack advocates and officials seek a plan for high-use trails Adirondack advocates and officials seek a plan for high-use trailsNovember 11, 20191“I can’t go through another day like this past Saturday,” Keene Town Supervisor Joe Pete Wilson said in October. “It’s beyond the capacity of a…Read More

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