Tag Archives: Upstate New York


Three Generations Race at Saranac Lake’s Winter Carnival

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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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

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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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 →


Chilly Temperatures Don’t Slow Racers at ESSRA Championships

Written by Chrissy Raudonis
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On Sunday, Jan. 25, snowshoe racers from across New York State participated in the Empire State Snowshoe Racing Championships at the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) in Paul Smiths, N.Y.  The competition was a qualifying race for the … 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 →


The Virtues of Wet Snow

Written by Matthew Timothy Bradley
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Traditional snowshoes still have their place, and one of those places is in heavy, wet snow.