No 'kick and glide' to be found when skiing 2 feet of fresh snow By Tom French As those of us from the North Country know, one day it’s pushing seventy, and the next it’s snowing. My relatives from other parts of the country are in disbelief … [Read more...] about Wanakena winter wonderland
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Advice for early winter hiking
Recent rescues highlight potential dangers By Mike Lynch On Oct. 30, hikers were injured on Mount Marcy and Saddleback in the High Peaks Wilderness. The Marcy hiker slipped on ice while descending from the summit, sliding about 30 feet … [Read more...] about Advice for early winter hiking
When a snowmobile goes through the ice, these are the guys who find it
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
A banner year for crossbills
'Best year of the century so far' for white-winged and red crossbills in the Adirondacks By Megan Plete Postol The Adirondacks is sparkling with the tune of white-winged and red crossbills singing this winter, in what is being called “the … [Read more...] about A banner year for crossbills
Chasing snow
When it comes to good skiing conditions, Cranberry Lake delivers Story and photos by Tom French When my buddy Doug Miller is eager to ski early or late in the season, he looks to the west, toward St. Lawrence County in the hopes of lake effect … [Read more...] about Chasing snow
Building with ice
Volunteers brave cold to continue the tradition of the Saranac Lake Ice Palace By Tom French Temperatures near 30 below zero didn’t deter more than two dozen volunteers from showing up to Lake Flower on a frigid January morning. The task: … [Read more...] about Building with ice