Editor's note: This is where we're updating information, on an ongoing basis, about the Adirondack Mountain Reserve permit system and other news related to High Peaks use. March 25: More permit questions answered Our reporter Gwendolyn Craig … [Read more...] about High Peaks use: Updates and information
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State issues avalanche advisory
Alert follows winter incidents in the High Peaks By Mike LynchThe state Department of Conservation warned backcountry users, especially those in the High Peaks, about the risk of avalanches due to recent weather patterns. "Avalanche … [Read more...] about State issues avalanche advisory
Reservations to High Peaks gateway resume May 1
AMR permit system enters second year By Gwendolyn Craig A reservation system tested last year at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve in Keene will resume May 1 with no changes, state officials announced today. Those wishing to hike on the AMR’s … [Read more...] about Reservations to High Peaks gateway resume May 1
Essex County pitches plan for expanded hiker shuttle
North Hudson town supervisor advocates for creating new route to southern High Peaks By Tim Rowland Essex County supervisors are asking the state to expand its hiker shuttle network this season to areas outside of Keene Valley and south of the … [Read more...] about Essex County pitches plan for expanded hiker shuttle
State’s environmental conservation budget receives lawmakers’ scrutiny
Climate goals, green energy projects, trail work, High Peaks visitor management among topics brought up during hearing By Gwendolyn Craig Lawmakers grilled state department heads about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed environmental conservation … [Read more...] about State’s environmental conservation budget receives lawmakers’ scrutiny
Has any park gotten it right? Can we?
As mountain communities grapple with how to best manage increase in visitors, Explorer looks to how other places are dealing By Gwendolyn Craig The Mountain Wanderer book and map store on the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire shuttered for … [Read more...] about Has any park gotten it right? Can we?