Skiers, snowmobilers and the northern woods adapt to season’s shift By Brandon Loomis The Adirondack winter of 2015-2016 was one for the record books, and not in a promising way. There was no December “Snowdeo” gathering for snowmobilers in … [Read more...] about Snow future
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Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
The snow has fallen (with many parts of our region receiving well over a foot) and the roads are now cleared. So what are you waiting for?!?! Let's get out and play in that fresh powder. I've put together a few ideas for a variety of ski outings, … [Read more...] about Five ways to take advantage of that fresh snow
Five fire tower peaks that make great winter hikes
By Sierra McGivney Winter hiking may seem daunting and dangerous in the Adirondacks, but with the right pair of snowshoes and clothes, winter hiking can be a rewarding adventure. A 360-degree view from a frost covered fire tower can make the … [Read more...] about Five fire tower peaks that make great winter hikes
Winter hiking food tips for beginners
By Zach Lawrence Packing the proper—and right amount—of food for your backcountry winter excursions can be overwhelming when you're first starting out. You can get ideas online, but the bottom line is you have to find out what works best for … [Read more...] about Winter hiking food tips for beginners
Cold winter hikes demand layering
By Zach Lawrence Proper clothing in any season is essential for staying comfortable, but in the winter it is also essential to keeping you safe. Being cold and wet are obvious concerns in winter, and the clothing you wear needs to be designed … [Read more...] about Cold winter hikes demand layering
Northville-Placid Trail humbles winter hikers
By Gillian Scott Diana Niland is an experienced outdoorswoman. She has hiked the 2,189-mile Appalachian Trail, the 483-mile Colorado trail, the 210-mile John Muir Trail, and climbed all the peaks with summits over 4,000 feet in elevation that make … [Read more...] about Northville-Placid Trail humbles winter hikers