World-class cross-country skiing at Paul Smith’s VIC
By Tom French
Wide enough for skate skiing and snowshoes too
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By Tom French
Wide enough for skate skiing and snowshoes too
By Phil Brown
Pair documents their feat in film "Variable," which will have a Dec. 7 screening in Lake Placid
By Mike Lynch
Skiers will have new terrain to explore on the Jackrabbit on a section of trail located between Lake Placid and Keene.
By James Odato
CEO Ashley Walden spearheads multi-year effort to combat snow shortages
By Tim Rowland
Adirondack Mountain Club keeps trail lights on until 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays
By Times Union
Historic, challenging ski hill has been open to uphill skiers but wants to revive lifts
By Mike Lynch
Editor Brandon Loomis and multimedia reporter Mike Lynch joined trail volunteers in January 2021 on a 6-mile ski trip on the Foxey Brown Ski Trail in Piseco.
By Mike Lynch
Explorer editor Brandon Loomis skis the Jackrabbit Trail from Whiteface Inn Lane to McKenzie Pond Road in February 2019. A deep snowpack made for good skiing conditions. Video by Mike Lynch
By Mike Lynch
Phil Brown skis the Tupper Lake triad in March 2018. Video by Mike Lynch