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DEC WARNS OF AVALANCHE DANGER IN THE ADIRONDACK BACK COUNTRY

March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · News

Visitors Cautioned About Snow Conditions

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today warned Adirondack back country visitors to be aware of the danger of avalanches. Recent snowstorms have brought a significant amount of new snow to the Adirondack Park. The new snow resting on top of previous accumulations create conditions conducive to avalanches, particularly on steep, open slopes. Back country users should take necessary precautions.

Two skiers triggered an avalanche on Wright Peak on Saturday. Neither of the skiers was injured, but the incident underscores the risk of current conditions.

The threat of avalanche typically increases during and immediately after major snowfalls, as well as during thaws. But avalanches can occur in any situation where snow, slope and weather conditions combine to create the proper conditions. DEC reminds back country users to take the following precautions when traveling in avalanche-prone terrain:

  • Know avalanche rescue techniques.
  • Practice safe-route finding.
  • Carry safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel).
  • Never travel alone.
  • Know the terrain, weather and snow conditions.
  • Let someone know where you are going.

DEC provides information on avalanche danger and safety precautions on its web site. Also, a brochure titled “Avalanche Preparedness in the Adirondacks (PDF)” is available through the website or by contacting the DEC Region 5 office at (518) 897-1200.

Information regarding the terrain, weather and snow conditions can be obtained from DEC Forest Rangers at (518) 897-1300.

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Will you ski with me?

February 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Adirondack Life

Trail to Raquette Falls

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Whiteface Mt from The Meadow

January 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Adirondack Life

Last weekend was so nice, then it melted. I want more snow!
Whiteface Mt from The Meadows
(Large)

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February is Carnifest Month

January 20th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Adirondack Life

Adirondack Winter Carnivals Kick-Off February’s Line-Up of Festivals

I know it kills everyone to look for things to do every weekend. It looks like every corner of the Adirondacks is having some sort of “event” next month. Strange how the suffix “-stock” never made the list.

Given so many to choose from, I thought a map would help. Plus, I threw in a couple bonus Carnifests and a planning chart.

(Large Map)
1. Colton Winterfest 2. Cancelled – Rotary Winter Carnival 3. Lake George Winter Carnival 4. Massena Winter Carnival 5. Canton Winterfest
6. McCauley Mt Winter Carnival 7. Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
8. Ogdensburg River Shiver 9. Empire State Winter Games
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Indian Lake Winterfest 11. Raquette Lake Winter Carnival
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Hague Winter Weekend 13. Long Lake Winter Wacky Week
14. Inlet Frozen Fire & Ice

February is Carnifest Month

The intrepid Carnifest fans could enjoy for 18 days in a row!!

If anyone has better links for these, I’ll take them.

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Adirondack Snow Conditions and Resources

December 8th, 2009 · Comments Off · News


General Weather Information

National Weather Service Forecast Office – Northeast

Regional Snow Analyses: Northeast

Current Northeast Snow Depth Map

NOHRSC Interactive Snow Information

Current Interior Conditions in the Adirondack High Peaks Region

Paul Smiths- Adirondack Watershed Institute Weather Station

Winter Travel Advisory – NYS Dept of Transportation

Snowmobile Trail Conditions

Franklin County – Malone, Saranac Lake, Lake Clear, Tupper Lake

St Lawrence County – Massena, Brasher Falls, Cranberry Lake, Colton

Old Forge – Big Moose, Eagle Bay, Thendara (Webb-cam)

Inlet, NY & the Moose River Plains

Speculator Region – Lake Pleasant, Arrieta, Piseco, Wells, Morehouse

Long Lake/Raquette Lake

Adirondack, Tug Hill, Lewis County Region

Christy’s Motel, Old Forge

Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoe Reports

Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Centers
(Newcomb and Paul Smiths)

Lake Placid/High Peaks region

Frigid Fridays – Weekend Weather from Newcomb, NY

Gore Mt – Nordic & Snowshoeing Conditions

Olympic Sports Complex (Mt. Van Hoevenberg)

Ski Report – Saranac New Land Trust

Cross Country Skiing at Garnet Hill Lodge

Lapland Lake Winter Ski Report

Downhill Skiing Reports

Whiteface Mountain – Wilmington/Lake Placid

Gore Mountain – North Creek

Mt. Pisgah – Saranac Lake – (518) 891-0970

Titus Mountain – Malone

McCauley Mountain – Old Forge (Snow Cam)

West Mountain – Glens Falls

Resources

Adirondack Cross Country Skiing and Downhill Skiing

The Jackrabbit Trail

Trail Information for the High Peaks

Wanakena Ranger School Webcam

Tupper Lake Cameras

Lake Placid Cameras

Newcomb Cameras

Adirondack Snowmobile Map

Snowmobile Plan for the Adirondack Park

If anyone is dying to see some other information source listed here, send it for consideration!

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It’s almost Ski-time

November 19th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Adirondack Life

Skiing at New Land Trust

Lyon Mt Sunset

Charlie's Field

The New Land Trust

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Sable Highlands – Interim Recreation Management Plan

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Wednesday’s meeting at the Saranac Town Hall was at full-capacity. I think every chair in the building was being used for this informational meeting introducing the NYS DEC’s Interim Recreation Management Plan for the Sable Highlands conservation easement Public Use Areas and Linear Recreation Corridors. Simply put, NYS has purchased conservation easements on privately owned land and is charged with the implementation and management of public recreational use.

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