This summer, Explorer staff visited trailheads in the High Peaks region to see trailhead stewards interacting with hikers and experience first-hand the benefits they provide. I visited Cascade Mountain, where the Adirondack 46ers can be found, and … [Read more...] about Addressing the need for hiker information
Outdoor Recreation
90-Miler start in Old Forge
By Jamie Organski The Old Forge Pond was bustling with activity as hundreds of paddlers from all across the nation gathered together on Friday for the start of this year’s 90-Miler, a three-day, flat water, timed race that spans from Old Forge to … [Read more...] about 90-Miler start in Old Forge
Hikers offer insights on new AMR permit system
By Mike Lynch On Sunday I visited the Adirondack Mountain Reserve to test out the new pilot hiking permit reservation system and get some input from some of its first users. When I arrived in St. Huberts at the lot at 8 a.m., I was greeted by … [Read more...] about Hikers offer insights on new AMR permit system
Behind the Lens: The Jackrabbit Trail
When writing recreation stories, there are places we tend to find ourselves returning to time after time because they are natural draws. We’ve written countless stories about hiking in Keene and the nearby area and paddling in the St. Regis Canoe … [Read more...] about Behind the Lens: The Jackrabbit Trail
Behind the Lens: the importance of snow
One of the stories we’re currently working on is about the future of snow, which has become more unreliable in recent years due to climate change and warming temperatures. Alpine ski resorts figure to be prominently featured in the story, so on … [Read more...] about Behind the Lens: the importance of snow
