Skiing Avalanche Pass is one of the iconic Adventures in the Adirondack Park By Phil Brown Avalanche Pass is probably the classic ski tour in the Adirondack Park. I’ve skied through the pass to Avalanche Lake more times than I can remember. … [Read more...] about Revisiting a classic Adirondack ski
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Top Storylines of 2017
What were the biggest storylines of the year for the Adirondack Park in 2017? Our staff has compiled a top 10 list. The news ranged from issues related to High Peaks Overuse, a problem that has surfaced in recent years and continued last year, to … [Read more...] about Top Storylines of 2017
Hiker dies in near Wallface in High Peaks
Questions remain about the death of hiker Alex Stevens By Mike Lynch Officials remain puzzled by the behavior of a New Jersey man who died after hiking up Wallface Mountain in the High Peaks Wilderness in September. Alex Stevens, who was … [Read more...] about Hiker dies in near Wallface in High Peaks
Autopsy Shows Missing Great Range Hiker Drowned
By MIKE LYNCH The cause of death for the missing Great Range hiker was accidental drowning, Essex County Coroner Frank Whitelaw said Wednesday, August 2. Ralph “Skip” Baker was found August 1 by searchers in the East Branch of the Ausable River … [Read more...] about Autopsy Shows Missing Great Range Hiker Drowned
Hiker Missing In High Peaks Wilderness
By MIKE LYNCH A large-scale search is underway today for a hiker who didn’t return from a daytrip up Gothics Mountain. The search today includes 17 forest rangers, an assistant forest ranger, and a state police helicopter, according to state … [Read more...] about Hiker Missing In High Peaks Wilderness
Controlling Crowds In The High Peaks
By Mike Lynch The Adirondack Mountain Club owns land with trailheads for some of the most popular mountains in the High Peaks Wilderness, but you wouldn’t know that from their recent promotions on social media and traditional print publications. … [Read more...] about Controlling Crowds In The High Peaks