A backcountry education
Reflecting on lessons learned from summer trail work
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Task force to help shape future of trail work
By Tim Rowland
DEC forms 13-member trail working group in light of landmark tree cutting decision from earlier this year.
2021 EXPLORED: New trails
By Mike Lynch
Crews added or improved several short Adirondack trails in 2021, so hikers seeking easier outings have more options now.
A model trail
By Mike Lynch
New route up Mount Van Hoevenberg hailed for sustainable design.
Trail work faces uncertain summer, as groups await guidance
Court’s ruling leaves towns and trail builders wondering how to proceed
A milestone summer of gender equality on ADK’s trail crew
By Betsy Kepes
For the first time since ADK has had a professional trail crew, almost 30 years, there are an equal number of men and women
Women at work on the trails
By Mike Lynch
A photo gallery of the Adirondack Mountain Club's professional trail crew while they worked on Mount Colden.