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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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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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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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 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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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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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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