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Skiing the Wright Peak Ski Trail

Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
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Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Ron Konowitz travels uphill with skis on Wright Peak in the High Peaks Wilderness. Photo by Mike Lynch
Ron Konowitz travels uphill with skis on Wright Peak in the High Peaks Wilderness. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch
Last winter Explorer photographer Mike Lynch tagged along with Ron Konowitz for a trip on the Wright Peak Ski Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness. This trail, built in the 1930s, continues to be popular among backcountry skiers looking for a challenging option in a remote area. Konowitz, president of the Adirondack Powder Skier Association, is a firm advocate of improving and adding backcountry skiing options to the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Photo by Mike Lynch

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