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Cascade Ski Center

9 places to get your cross-country ski fix

By David Thomas-Train

Ski centers across the park offer trails for all skill levels 

Lake Colby

Looking for outdoor adventures this holiday? Be prepared for all conditions

By Mike Lynch

Winds, thaws and freezes combine for diverse trail conditions

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Backcountry ski options: Where to start?

By Mike Lynch

A beginner's guide for picking skis for the woods

Whiteface Memorial Highway

The end of winter? Not in the Adirondacks

By Phil Brown

A late-April snowstorm provides a chance for one more ski.

‘Everesting’ in the Adirondacks: Ski up, ski down, repeat 92 times

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.

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Snow future

By Brandon Loomis

Snow's flaky future: Communities, ski centers and individuals adjust to changes in the winter season and decrease in overall snow cover.

Old Mountain Road Photo by Mike Lynch

Behind the Lens: The Jackrabbit Trail

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.

Forging an old path

By Brandon Loomis

Neighbors unite to reopen Piseco’s favorite ski trail

Five articles to get you in the skiing spirit

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.

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Adirondack ski areas prepare for a COVID-altered season

By Contributing Writer

State guidelines, and the pandemic itself, have affected Adirondack resorts in mostly similar ways, with some variations.

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