46ers give back through women-only work weekends By Betsy Kepes Car doors slam as 10 women and two men gather in the parking lot near Elk Lake where Trail #119 leads to the southern route up Dix Mountain. They talk and laugh before grabbing … [Read more...] about A woman’s place is on the trail
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ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh
New route is more gradual; seen as model for future trail work By Tim Rowland Over the decades, many people’s first impression of an Adirondack hike has been Mount Jo, a tiny little peak with a great big view, located only a few steps from the … [Read more...] about ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh
Adirondack trail work is in his DNA
Tony Goodwin looks back on seven decades blazing trails By Mike Lynch In June of 1966, Jim Goodwin cut a new trail up Pyramid to Gothics. Following behind, Jim’s 16-year-old son, nicknamed Tony, tossed aside downed limbs and clipped live … [Read more...] about Adirondack trail work is in his DNA
A backcountry education
Reflecting on lessons learned from summer trail work By Cal Seeley “That’s where I lived last summer,” says my friend Roan, pointing out the car window toward a wooden platform poking from the snow in Keene Valley as we drove to climb Roaring … [Read more...] about A backcountry education
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
2021 EXPLORED: New trails
Region sees new trails, upgrades to popular ones Crews added or improved several short Adirondack trails in 2021, so hikers seeking easier outings have more options now. The biggest increase came from Champlain Area Trails, which added … [Read more...] about 2021 EXPLORED: New trails