
9 places to get your cross-country ski fix
Ski centers across the park offer trails for all skill levels
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Ski centers across the park offer trails for all skill levels
By Mike Lynch
Winds, thaws and freezes combine for diverse trail conditions
By Mike Lynch
A beginner's guide for picking skis for the woods
By Phil Brown
A late-April snowstorm provides a chance for one more ski.
By Phil Brown
'Everesting,' or skiing up and down the great mountain's total elevation, takes a lot of repetition on a small Adirondack ski hill.
Snow's flaky future: Communities, ski centers and individuals adjust to changes in the winter season and decrease in overall snow cover.
By Mike Lynch
The 42-mile Jackrabbit Trail connects Paul Smiths to Keene, passing through Saranac Lake and Lake Placid on the way. It turns 35 this year.
Neighbors unite to reopen Piseco’s favorite ski trail
By Mike Lynch
One of the good things about backcountry skiing in the Adirondacks is that it’s usually easier to get away from crowds than during the busy hiking season.
State guidelines, and the pandemic itself, have affected Adirondack resorts in mostly similar ways, with some variations.