A journey in search of solitude in the busy Adirondack summer By Brandon Loomis Where there’s a will, there’s wilderness. I formed that conclusion about the High Peaks Wilderness experience somewhere on the northeastern flank of Mount … [Read more...] about Finding peace among the teeming High Peaks
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High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
By Gwendolyn Craig Despite record numbers of hikers in the Adirondack Park High Peaks this summer, state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said that hiker permits and more forest rangers are not on the docket for … [Read more...] about High Peaks crowds compound problems in a tight budget year
A different kind of summer atop High Peaks, where troubling trends persist
By MIKE LYNCH Summit steward coordinator Kayla White prefers to greet hikers with a smile at the summit of a mountain. But this year that hasn’t been possible because she wears a mask and her expressions are hidden from the public. For now, she … [Read more...] about A different kind of summer atop High Peaks, where troubling trends persist
State captures bear that raided Lake Colden campsites
UPDATE from DEC Region 5: “Due to a documented escalation of the bear’s aggressive behavior since 2018, DEC determined the bear was a threat to public safety and humanely euthanized the animal following appropriate protocols.” By Brandon … [Read more...] about State captures bear that raided Lake Colden campsites
High Peaks advisers suggest crowd strategies, hold off on hiker permit plan
By Gwendolyn Craig A High Peaks advisory group on Monday submitted preliminary recommendations to the state for managing visitor use in the popular region of the Adirondack Park, but stopped short of recommending visitor permits for now. The … [Read more...] about High Peaks advisers suggest crowd strategies, hold off on hiker permit plan
Up, up and away in the High Peaks
High-elevation backcountry offers climbers a remote challenge By Alan Wechsler Rock climber Kevin “MudRat” MacKenzie eyed his options on the cliff in front of him. He was standing high up on a cliff, roped in but more than 60 feet above his … [Read more...] about Up, up and away in the High Peaks
