A ski trip with spare parts on a frigid day By Alan Wechsler As we drove to the trailhead to the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, I eyed the thermometer on the dashboard. It ranged from minus 13 to minus 18, depending on whether we were climbing or … [Read more...] about Covered for calamity at Siamese Ponds
cross-country skiing
Ski by night
Tupper Lake trail deploys lights to allow for after-hours skiing By Liza Frenette When winter snuffs out the daylight too early, cross-country skiers typically have to wait for the occasional full-moon adventure, or else don limited-vision … [Read more...] about Ski by night
Peavine Swamp: Ski it while you can
Taking advantage of bomb cyclone snow and seeing old growth of epic proportions By Tom French Any Adirondack Explorer from St. Lawrence County has hopefully heard of the Peavine Swamp Ski Trail. Perhaps many have even skied its 4.9 miles from … [Read more...] about Peavine Swamp: Ski it while you can
Winter trails guidebook gets update
Tony Goodwin on changes to new edition of classic guide By Annalise Panici Tony Goodwin, an Adirondack skier and former executive director of the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, recently published a new edition of his guidebook, “Ski and … [Read more...] about Winter trails guidebook gets update
Wanakena winter wonderland
No 'kick and glide' to be found when skiing 2 feet of fresh snow By Tom French As those of us from the North Country know, one day it’s pushing seventy, and the next it’s snowing. My relatives from other parts of the country are in disbelief … [Read more...] about Wanakena winter wonderland
9 state sites for family-friendly winter fun
Parks throughout the region offer cold-season recreation By Holly Riddle The Adirondack Park offers a bevy of ways to enjoy the great outdoors, no matter the season. In winter, though, some of the more obvious activities — such as winter hiking … [Read more...] about 9 state sites for family-friendly winter fun