Patience, gear, experience rank high with professional ice divers By James M. OdatoThe wind whipped across Saratoga Lake, snuffing out John Sullivan’s cigarette. A quarter-mile from shore, he hovered over a hole in the 10-inch-thick ice. … [Read more...] about When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it
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Group pushes state to undo a snowmobile trail
Winner of tree-cutting suit consults with court By Gwendolyn Craig Protect the Adirondacks is angling to get the state to close certain snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Park in the wake of the state Court of Appeals decision that found the … [Read more...] about Group pushes state to undo a snowmobile trail
Rangers respond to fatal snowmobile accident on Prospect Mountain
Town of Long LakeHamilton CountySnowmobiler Rescue: On Feb. 9 at 3:03 p.m., the Long Lake Fire Chief requested Forest Ranger assistance after a report of two snowmobiles breaking through the ice on the south end of Long Lake. Before Ranger … [Read more...] about Rangers respond to fatal snowmobile accident on Prospect Mountain
Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
Recent NYS DEC Forest Ranger actions: Town of Old ForgeHerkimer CountySnowmobile Training: From Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, Forest Rangers Hettenbaugh, Jahn, Hanno, and Allwine attended the New York State Snowmobile Law Enforcement Development School … [Read more...] about Rangers conduct snowmobile enforcements, attend to accidents
2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
High court ruled to protect trees on paths A nearly eight-year legal battle over snowmobile trails planned for the Adirondack Park ended in May when the state’s highest court ruled they were unconstitutional, but it did not end … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: Snowmobile trails/tree cutting
Task force to help shape future of trail work
DEC forms group in light of landmark tree cutting decision By Tim Rowland Trail building in the Adirondacks, which has been on hold for more than two years, could resume this summer, pending the work of a new task force that will help shape … [Read more...] about Task force to help shape future of trail work