Snowy woods beckon skiers By Phil Brown We were all happy to be on our first backcountry ski trip of the season, but none of us was as excited as Ella. She often bolted ahead of us, eager to see what snowy adventure lay around the bend, and she kept … [Read more...] about Hays Brook ski: Getting back into winter
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A New Treat for Skiers
Volunteers create scenic loop thatโs ideal for winter fun. By Tom Woodman The trail reaching into the Siamese Ponds Wilderness from near Thirteenth Lake can be a bustling, merry place on a good weekend in ski season. Residents of the homes around the … [Read more...] about A New Treat for Skiers
A sweet treat for skiers
By Phil Brown Winter came late. We didnโt get our first decent snowstorm until the second week of December, maybe six inches over two daysโenough to ski the new trail at Henryโs Woods outside Lake Placid. The 2.5-mile trail winds, climbs, and … [Read more...] about A sweet treat for skiers
Favorite winter treks
With snowshoes, you can go just about anywhere in the Adirondack Park. But with more than two thousand miles of trails, where do you start? Below are suggestions from four gung-ho Adirondack snowshoers. DEBAR MOUNTAIN By Tony Goodwin Although only … [Read more...] about Favorite winter treks
Skiing into the mild
Park's Banana Belt is appealing! By Phil Brown I had made a date earlier in the week to go cross-country skiing with my daughter, so when I awoke to find several inches of fresh sugary powder in Saranac Lake, I looked forward to a great day. The … [Read more...] about Skiing into the mild