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DEC WARNS OF AVALANCHE DANGER IN THE ADIRONDACKS

December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment · News

Back Country Visitors Cautioned About Snow Conditions
Adirondack back country users are warned of the danger of avalanches by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis.

“The recent snowstorm has brought a significant amount of new snow to the Adirondacks and we expect that snow enthusiast will want to get out and [...]

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Victoria Weekend 2007 - Backcountry Notice

May 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment · News

GREETINGS TO OUR CANADIAN FRIENDS
If you are planning to recreate in the Adirondacks this Victoria Day weekend (Canada) May 18-21, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks you to please remember the following:
HIGH USAGE LEVELS: Visitors to the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness this weekend should be aware that trailhead parking lots and interior [...]

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2007 Garden Parking and Shuttle Schedule

May 2nd, 2007 · 8 Comments · News

This is one of the busiest and most popular trailheads in the Adirondacks. The lot is filled most of the summer so hikers should prepare for using the shuttle for access.
Commencing Friday May 18th, the parking fee $5.00 US ($6.00 CAN) per day will be assessed for parking at the Garden Lot.
This daily fee [...]

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The Highest Wedgie in New York State

November 7th, 2006 · No Comments · Adirondack Life

This is pretty funny, and exactly what the Interweb was made for. I propose the Adirondack Wedgie 46, in all four-seasons, from all four points of the compass.
Musings of a Distractible Mind (Random Questions): A Hideous Tail

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The Adirondacks - Ideal Travel Destination for 2007

October 26th, 2006 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

The travel review megasite TripAdvisor.com has just released their annual Travel Trends Survey for 2007. Based on the survey of 4,000 travelers worldwide, they have come up with some exciting findings. It seems the Adirondacks is ideally positioned to be a top destination featuring many of the things travelers are seeking to find, [...]

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Current Interior Conditions in the Adirondack High Peaks Region

October 5th, 2006 · Comments Off · News

Compiled on - Thursday October 2, 2008
Weather Forecast
The following forecast, provided by the National Weather Service (NWS), is based on conditions at low elevations. Hikers & Campers entering the High Peaks Region should expect, and be prepared for, conditions which will likely be more severe than those expressed in a general NWS forecast. [...]

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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

October 3rd, 2006 · No Comments · Adirondack Life

We’ve got the Adirondack 46′ers, the Catskills have the 3500 Club. Now, the latest addition is the
Chenango County 21.
More Info:
The official list of 46
Andrew’s awesome 46 site
Adirondack Journey
Adirondack Hiking Guide

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