DEC issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch
The storm is forecasted to bring up to a foot of snow in the High Peaks region between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday.
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State issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Conservation warned backcountry users, especially those in the High Peaks, about the risk of avalanches due to recent weather patterns.
Avalanche suspected in Trap Dike climber’s death
By James Odato
State police investigation is ongoing
Two skiers survive avalanche on Wright Peak
By Mike Lynch
The skiers rescued themselves and safely made their way to the trailhead.
DEC issues avalanche advisory
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation is urging backcountry users to be aware of avalanche conditions.
Skiers launch website to record avalanche observations
By Mike Lynch
Crowd-sourced site aims to be landing page for making informed backcountry decisions.
DEC warns backcountry users about avalanches
By Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an avalanche advisory for the High Peaks and other avalanche-prone terrain.
Avalanche survivor tells story
By Phil Brown
One of the survivors of last month’s avalanche has written a dramatic account of his ordeal for Adirondack Almanack. Here’s a taste: “I don’t remember any pain when the avalanche struck me,” Jamie McNeill says. “The sensation is best described as almost instant acceleration in a river of wet cement. I was suddenly surrounded by…