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Indian Lake snowmobile accident. Photo provided by DEC.

Snowmobiler suffers severe injuries; overdue hikers found at Johns Brook Lodge

By Adirondack Explorer

Snowmobiler critically injured on Indian Lake; rangers assist two lost hikers in dangerous winter conditions.

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Stuck snowmobile in Indian Lake. Photo provided by the DEC.

Missing snowmobiler found; NYS police, rangers assist with Vermont plane crash

By Adirondack Explorer

Two snowmobile incidents in Hamilton County, including a crash and a missing rider, ensuring quick rescues by Rangers.

Rangers conduct snowmobile accident response training. Photo provided by NYS DEC.

One injured in Inlet snowmobile accident

By Adirondack Explorer

Forest rangers also participate in snowmobile accident response training

Phelps Mountain hoist rescue. Photo provided by the NYS DEC.

DEC rangers rescue hiker on Phelps, call for helicopter transport

By Adirondack Explorer

A helicopter rescue on Phelps with a transfer to local hospital. Plus: another rail trail snowmobile accident

Snowmobile check at the Adirondack Rail Trail. Photo provided by NYS DEC

Grace Peak rescue takes place in sub-zero temps

By Adirondack Explorer

Plus: A hiker collapsed on Wolf Pond trail outside Newcomb

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Two separate fatalities reported this week in the Adirondacks

By Adirondack Explorer

From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. Two unrelated deaths occurred in the park this week.

Causeway at the Adirondack Rail Trail over Lake Colby

Snowmobiler dies after Adirondack Rail Trail crash

By Adirondack Explorer

A New Jersey snowmobiler died Saturday after an accident on the Adirondack Rail Trail in the town of Harrietstown.

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One injured after a snowmobile accident near Sacandaga Lake

By Adirondack Explorer

From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report. One injured by snowmobile near Sacandaga Lake.

A yellow snowmobile lodged between trees after a crash.

Snowmobile crash injures 2 in Speculator

By Adirondack Explorer

Adirondack/North Country items from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's weekly forest ranger report

The Adirondack Rail Trail on a clear winter day.

Snowmobile club upset over rail trail paving

By Chloe Bennett

Group files complaints with DEC, APA over lost use on paved sections of Adirondack Rail Trail

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