Mt. Marcy connects old friends and new challenges
Mt. Marcy reunited a group of high school friends around the challenge of climbing New York's highest peak.
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A “Cascade” of lessons learned
A return to Cascade Mountain, where reporter Gwendolyn Craig shares what she learned since her first try at summiting.
Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
By Mike Lynch
Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer.
High Peaks hiker shuttle could still run this summer
By Tim Rowland
State had planned to hold off till ’22, but now wants to run one bus By Tim Rowland The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Essex County hope to begin scaled-back version of their long-envisioned but stalled High Peaks hiker shuttle service next month, they announced. The plan is for hikers to reach…
100th lean-to “rescue” moves, restores Lake Colden shelter
Some of the original shelters were placed directly on the ground, contributing to rot, and need new logs and rock perches. Others need new roofs. Restoring them can give them 50 more years of life.
DEC launches campaign to promote stewardship
By Mike Lynch
The goal of the "Love our New York Lands" campaign is to minimize user impacts to natural resources while helping users plan properly for outdoor experiences.
Summer roadwork planned for Route 73
By Phil Brown
DOT plans to replace guardrails on stretch of road in Keene Valley
Hiking permit system set for popular Adirondack trails gateway
Starting May 1, hikers will need a permit to access a number of trailheads that begin at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
Plenty still to decide after High Peaks advisory report
Although the High Peaks Advisory Group found points of consensus and made progress on managing use, there's much left to decided.
Saying ‘I do’ above tree line
By Holly Riddle
Adirondack elopements cater to couples seeking adventure and social distance.