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Volunteers create scenic loop that’s 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 lake and visitors to nearby Garnet Hill Lodge augment the supply of…
By Phil Brown Winter came late. We didn’t get our first decent snowstorm until the second week of December, maybe six inches over two days—enough to ski the new trail at Henry’s Woods outside Lake Placid. The 2.5-mile trail winds, climbs, and descends through a two-hundred-acre preserve on the outskirts of the village. Tony Goodwin,…
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 plan was to ski to Moose Mountain Pond…
By Phil Brown
As snow melts below, skiers go up high to find great spring conditions on Algonquin and Wright. But things could be better. By PHIL BROWN It’s a balmy day in mid-April, and we’re following Ron Konowitz on the trail to Algonquin Peak, the Adirondacks’ second-highest summit. The snow has been melting for days, exposing roots…
By Phil Brown
A diehard's search for snow on Marcy.
Debar Ski Circuit, a peaceful loop trail offering a serene backcountry skiing adventure in the Adirondacks.
Embark on a ski journey to Cooper Kiln Pond, navigating rugged terrain and enjoying stunning winter landscapes in the Adirondacks.
The ultimate Adirondack backcountry ski tour from Adirondak Loj to Tahawus, weaving through the stunning High Peaks Wilderness.
Exploring the beauty of Pharaoh Lake on skis, gliding through quiet backcountry trails in the heart of the Adirondacks.