Today’s backcountry is teeming with trekkers. I’ve said it before; that’s great! COVID-19 has compounded a situation that was already growing. People being stuck indoors …
Why You Need to Plan Three Hikes – For Every Hike.
Adirondacks – High Peaks Region
The Popular Adirondack Mountain Reserve Requiring Parking Reservations
The famed and popular Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR), in conjunction with the NYSDEC and the Town of Keene, will require parking reservations at its 70 …
Backpacking The Adirondacks Dix Range For An Epic Adventure.
Trailhead on Elk Lake Road to Slide Brook Campsite From the main parking area, the trail leaves at the north end with a trail register, …
Bear Safety in the Adirondack High Peaks: Canisters Required
Human-bear encounters are common in the high peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains. This has led the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to …
Best Hikes: Giant Mountain on the Bottle Slide, or not
Thomas Edison once said, “A good intention, with a bad approach, often leads to a poor result.” I know he was not talking about climbing …