Editor's note: This story about Canadian hikers was originally published in the September 2001 edition of the Adirondack Explorer magazine. The players have changed after almost 20 years, but you'll notice not much else has. Solutions being … [Read more...] about Crowding in the High Peaks, then and now
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ADK Mountain Club: Don’t rush to permits
By Francesca Krempa New York State should do everything in its power to manage visitation in highly trafficked areas around the High Peak’s Wilderness before resorting to permitting, according to the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK). The … [Read more...] about ADK Mountain Club: Don’t rush to permits
Study: Young Adirondack hikers share different values
Younger people from cities don't mind High Peaks crowds, Clarkson surveys find By TIM ROWLAND A study of Adirondack hiking by a class of students from Clarkson University has uncovered what might be a tricky dilemma for Adirondack … [Read more...] about Study: Young Adirondack hikers share different values
‘Murray’s Fools’ at 150
The book that created the buzz -- and the continuing debate By PHILIP TERRIE The story of eastern High Peaks crowds is familiar by now: jammed and limited parking places along Route 73, eroded and deteriorating trails on Cascade and … [Read more...] about ‘Murray’s Fools’ at 150
New hiker shuttle to start next week
By MIKE LYNCH A new hiker shuttle will run between Lake Placid and Wilmington this fall as part of the continuing effort to divert people from popular High Peaks trails. The shuttle will run on weekends from Friday to Sunday this fall from Lake … [Read more...] about New hiker shuttle to start next week
Adirondack Council prioritizes keeping up with crowds
The Adirondack Council is calling on New York to fund park protections and infrastructure to match the state's success in drawing tourists to the Adirondacks. The Council released its annual “State of the Park” report on Tuesday, and spokesman … [Read more...] about Adirondack Council prioritizes keeping up with crowds