Tag Archives: Adirondacks


Annika Rogers Conquers More Than Mashed Potatoes Snow at the WSSF 2018 Championships

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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The snow that was tossed madly by fierce gusts “mirrored a scene from the Himalayas,” said Annika Roger’s mother, Johanna. During the difficult conditions that were rustled up by the mountains to stifle competitors struggling to complete this challenge, a … Continue reading →


Snow Jingles Bells at Paul Smith’s College Snowshoe Race

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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Bells pealed happily as the 2016 Jingle Bell Snowshoe Race found snow covering the course in this annual opening of the competition season. Four inches of heavy, wet white stuff raised spirits after falling on Friday with mid-20 temperatures preserving … Continue reading →


New York Preps for 2017 World Snowshoe Federation Championships; Italy’s 2016 Results Critique

Written by Phillip Gary Smith
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In Italy, the country of history, culture and art, many of the world’s best athletes toed the start for the artistic wonder of sports, snowshoeing. In North America, snowshoers who could not make the trip rejoiced when learning the … Continue reading →


Winter Beauty in the Adirondacks: Mount Gray, Lake Colden, and Avalanche Lake

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Avalanche Lake

Deep in the middle of the eroded dome that is the Adirondack Mountains lies Mount Gray and a series of alpine lakes, including the humble source of the Hudson River. One late January Sunday morning, I set off on a … Continue reading →


Gear Review: Walk on Ice with Improved Kahtoola MICROspikes

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Kahtoola Microspikes

Nightmarish icy hikes: we’ve all been there. You’re on a late fall hike up a mountain. The trail conditions were fine at the bottom, but as you get closer to the top the path is covered in ice. Each step … Continue reading →


Three Generations Race at Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival

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On February 11, Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake, New York hosted its largest snowshoe race of the season, the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Snowshoe Race. The event has been a part of the Winter Carnival for over 11 years. With … Continue reading →


Empire State Games Tests Speed and Endurance

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On Saturday, February 14th snowshoe racers competed in sprints and a 5K in Paul Smiths, NY as a part of the Empire State Games. The snowshoers raced in 100, 400, and 800 meter sprints in the morning. In the afternoon, … Continue reading →


“I Thought You Were a Ghost” – A Late Fall Hike of the Northville-Placid Trail

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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Bridge over the West Branch Sacandaga River

I’d heard a lot of warnings about hiking the Northville-Placid Trail (NPT) in the fall. The stream crossings would be difficult and cold. I imagined myself wading knee-deep through rivers. Hunting season would be in full-swing. My boss, an Adirondacker, … Continue reading →


Exploring the Adirondacks: Saranac Lake 6, Jackrabbit Trail, and the Visitor Interpretive Center

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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For many outdoor enthusiasts, New York’s Adirondack Park, the largest in the lower 48 states, conjures up images of black bears, bugs, mud, and the famous 46 High Peaks. However, during the harsh winter months the park changes its tone: … Continue reading →