The skier who was the subject of a large-scale search at Whiteface Mountain was located alive and well in Sacramento, California, on Tuesday, February 13, according to state police. Filippidis went missing on Wednesday, February 7. Forest Ranger … [Read more...] about Scenes from today’s search at Whiteface Mountain
Outdoor Recreation
A Day In The Life on Cascade Mountain
On Saturday, September 30, I hiked Cascade Mountain with the intention of documenting the crowds through a timelapse video and other photos. Starting the trail in the dark at about 6 a.m., I was the third person to the summit. Above are some photos … [Read more...] about A Day In The Life on Cascade Mountain
DEC Backcountry Trip Planner
The number of search and rescues in the Adirondacks has increased dramatically in recent years. The image in the photo gallery is a trip planning tool that can help everyone from beginners to experienced users (hikers, paddlers, hunters, etc.) plan a … [Read more...] about DEC Backcountry Trip Planner
St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower restoration continues
In late January, I visited the St. Regis Mountain fire tower with Doug Fitzgerald, co-chairman of Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower. The purpose of the visit was to check out the view from the tower, which had opened to the public in … [Read more...] about St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower restoration continues
Drone At The Flume
In May, I met up with Dave LaMountain at the Flume on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. LaMountain demonstrated how he uses drones to showcase the beauty of the Adirondack Park. He is a believer that drones can co-exist with the … [Read more...] about Drone At The Flume
Welcome To View Finder
This winter, I visited the St. Regis Fire Tower in Paul Smiths with Doug Fitzgerald, who is co-chair of Friends of St. Regis Mountain Fire Tower. The highlight of the trip – which included skiing and snowshoeing - was being on the frosty summit, … [Read more...] about Welcome To View Finder