This story has been updated here. By JAMES M. ODATO State Police officers began a three-month weapons training course at Mount Van Hoevenberg this week, startling neighbors with sustained bursts of assault rifles and shotguns and … [Read more...] about Neighbors alarmed by weapons training at Mount Van Hoevenberg
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Groups want constitutional amendment for Mount Van Ho tree cutting
By James M. Odato The toppling of more than three acres of trees from the Adirondack Forest Preserve by state Olympic authority workers may spark something environmental groups have long called for โ a constitutional amendment for any upgrades to … [Read more...] about Groups want constitutional amendment for Mount Van Ho tree cutting
Hikers should expect significant detour at Van Hoevenberg
By MIKE LYNCH Hikers looking to tackle the new Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail this season should expect a significant detour through cross-country skiing trails due to construction at the nearby Olympic sports facilities. Hikers and mountain … [Read more...] about Hikers should expect significant detour at Van Hoevenberg
Town laments lack of input on Van Ho lodge plans
By SARA RUBERG New Yorkโs Olympic Regional Development Authority surprised the town board of North Elba when it released its designs for the new Mount Van Hoevenberg base lodge and surrounding facilities last month. The $32 million lodge … [Read more...] about Town laments lack of input on Van Ho lodge plans
New trail opens for Columbus Day crowds
By BRANDON LOOMIS A new, erosion-resistant path up Mount Van Hoevenberg sets the new standard for Adirondack trails and eventually will serve as the new trailhead for Cascade Mountain, officials said at its opening Friday. The 1.7-mile Mount … [Read more...] about New trail opens for Columbus Day crowds
Giving winter a hand at Mount Van Ho
In the age of climate change, Mount Van Hoevenberg and other cross-country centers turn to snowmaking to lengthen the ski season By Mike Lynch The winter of 2015-2016 was a difficult one for the Mount Van Hoevenberg cross-country-ski center. Warm … [Read more...] about Giving winter a hand at Mount Van Ho