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
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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
Slopeside at Dewey Mountain
Learning the ins and outs of Saranac Lake's publicly owned ski hill By Tom French Over a dozen cross-country ski centers dot the Adirondack Park. With groomed corduroy and track set, most utilize rolling hills for their trail networks, … [Read more...] about Slopeside at Dewey Mountain
Higley Flow: Classic and skate skiing for all ages, skills
Winter recreation at the park has blossomed, thanks to volunteers maintaining miles of trails, rental center By Tom French Sometime back in the early '90s, word got around that a someone was grooming cross-country track set in the woods at … [Read more...] about Higley Flow: Classic and skate skiing for all ages, skills
9 places to get your cross-country ski fix
Ski centers across the park offer trails for all skill levels By David Thomas-Train Flatlander, Skullbuster, Bear Path and Heron Marsh are trail names simple to decode; tougher to unscramble are Phaneuf and Timinator. Our cross-country … [Read more...] about 9 places to get your cross-country ski fix
Savoring the first ski, despite the downed trees
Recent windstorm created a solid amount of blowdown on region's trails, making for a challenging ski By Phil Brown Typically, my ski season starts with a trip up the Whiteface toll road, but the backcountry ski season starts with my first trip … [Read more...] about Savoring the first ski, despite the downed trees