Jubin family to finish their final ski season By Zachary Matson The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) closed on its $2.5 million purchase of Cascade Cross Country Ski Center on Route 73 near Lake Placid, the organization announced Friday. The … [Read more...] about ADK completes purchase of Cascade Ski Center
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2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
Talk swirled around notable parcels, while smaller tracts went toward improving connectivity Although a few notable large land tracts made headlines in 2021, it was smaller properties that actually changed hands. In October, the Explorer … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Land acquisitions and protection
An updated trail for a popular hike
ADK gets grant to fund trail work planned for Mount Jo By Mike Lynch A popular trail in the High Peaks region is getting a major upgrade. The Adirondack Mountain Club is rerouting a section of the Mount Jo Trail, which is located on its … [Read more...] about An updated trail for a popular hike
From Haystack to Nye, 100 years later
Marshall’s pamphlet of the peaks nears centennial By Philip Terrie In the heyday of 19th century sport in the Adirondacks the classic image of recreation in our region involved boats. This was the era of Murray’s Fools, the tourist boom … [Read more...] about From Haystack to Nye, 100 years later
‘Everyone should have access to this joy’
ADK's first Black Summit Steward encourages people of color to explore Adirondack trails By Cloey Callahan, Times Union She grew up in the Town of Newburgh and by high school had joined her high school’s cross-country team, kickstarting her … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone should have access to this joy’
ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center
Jubin family will operate it as ski center this winter By Zachary Matson The Adirondack Mountain Club notched a deal to purchase the Cascade Ski Center, a major step toward converting the Route 73 property into a hub of educational … [Read more...] about ADK reaches deal to purchase Cascade Ski Center