A round up of essential outings from around the Adirondack region, compiled from the Adirondack Explorer's Adventure Planner: Rooster Comb: On Rooster Comb cliffs, climbers immerse themselves in wilderness and history … [Read more...] about Adirondack adventure: rock climbing trips
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Climbing resources
Outfitters and Guides in the Adirondacks There are so many great outfitters and guiding businesses to start rock climbing. Here is a short list of some in the area that offer climbing gear rentals and guiding services. They can help point you in … [Read more...] about Climbing resources
Must-have gear for rock climbing
Now you are getting to the good stuff, gear. A gearhead is someone who is borderline obsessive about gear. How can you spot a gearhead? Easy, they are always searching for gear deals online on websites like backcountry. They say things like, “woah is … [Read more...] about Must-have gear for rock climbing
Don’t Let Your Board Swim Away
The wind hits your face cooling you off on a hot 90-degree day in July. White capped waves hit your paddleboard unexpectedly from the wind. All of the sudden you and your paddle are in the water. Once you pop back up your board is now ten feet from … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Board Swim Away
Inflatable can be good SUP option
iSUP One option outfitters hear often: “'I live in a loft in New York City or a studio apartment and I don’t have space to store a paddleboard,'” said Jason Smith of ADK Lake and Trails, a paddling outfitter. If space is high on your … [Read more...] about Inflatable can be good SUP option
Canoe materials
Here are the basics of picking a canoe based on materials: Aluminum “Boy Scout or family boat” Aluminum canoes have been around a long time. Pros: lesser expensive and more durable Cons: heavyGood for recreational canoeing or day … [Read more...] about Canoe materials