Wood's Trail offers easy backcountry access in St. Lawrence County By Tom French Wood’s Trail is a short backcountry trail at Higley Flow State Park, a popular x-country ski center in St. Lawrence County just outside the Blue Line. … [Read more...] about Feeling the (Higley) Flow
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Organizations warn of the dangers of postholing
With deep snow, it's time for skis and snowshoes By Mike Lynch After Friday’s storm, the snowpack now exceeds a foot in many places in the Adirondacks. That means it’s time for wearing skis or snowshoes when recreating on snow-packed … [Read more...] about Organizations warn of the dangers of postholing
12 snowshoe treks for all ages, abilities
By Sierra McGivney Whether you're a weekend warrior or COVID-19 has left you with some free time, snowshoeing is fun for all ages and skill levels. If you’re one of the lucky people who got snowshoes before they sold out, strap them on and head … [Read more...] about 12 snowshoe treks for all ages, abilities
Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake
By MIKE LYNCH About a decade ago, Jim Frenette was monkeying around with the trail groomer for the cross-country trails at the Tupper Lake Golf Course. But he needed a wrench, so he drove down the road to the workshop of his nephew, John … [Read more...] about Grassroots trails grow in Tupper Lake
Tracking Adirondack animals
By Mike Lynch We met at the Poke-O-Moonshine trailhead less than a week after a major January storm had dumped close to 2 feet of snow. But conditions had changed. Since the storm, it had rained, dropped well below zero, and then snowed several … [Read more...] about Tracking Adirondack animals
3 winter summits
Coney, Adams, and Treadway reward snowshoers with spectacular views for only moderate effort. By Spencer Morrissey Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks has a long history. Originally a means of travel, it is now a popular recreational pastime. … [Read more...] about 3 winter summits