Gear
Hiking for Beginners in Hamilton County
31Aug2023
Author:Olivia PenroseBeginner-friendly trails
Have you been day dreaming of a new life on top of a mountain? Conquering trails and crossing streams, becoming one with nature? You know you should be out mapping your own...
Skates, Skis or Snowshoes!
22Jan2019
Author:Beth LomnitzerWintertime gear includes so many innovative contraptions to strap onto your feet!
And maybe you JUST got those brand new ones and you are DYING to try them out! Well, come on up to the heart of the...
Finn-tastic Nordic Skiing!
26Feb2018
Author:Beth LomnitzerI've heard that people who live in NYC often never visit the Statue of Liberty and that there are people who live in Florida that have never seen the Everglades. That's how I feel about Lapland Lake...
Plan Out Your Adirondack Winter!
04Dec2017
Author:Beth LomnitzerC'mon, everyone! Get ready for some winter fun!
(And maybe cross a few gift purchases off your list!)
When I woke up this morning, it was 4 degrees. There's also a nice 2-inch layer of fresh snow on...
Getting Ready for Winter
25Nov2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyWe are just getting our first official snowfall, so now is the time to get prepared so you are not caught off guard!
Snowmobile
If you own your own snowmobiles, now is the time to get them registered...
Interview with an Angler
18Apr2017
Author:RaChelle HosleyTrout season is open here in the Adirondacks, so I decided to sit down with an avid angler to talk about his love of fishing.
Charlie Warfield is an experienced fly fisherman that lives (and...
Proper Layering, Part 5: Core Protection
I don't know if I would say I've saved the best for last, but here it is anyway: Proper layering for core protection. This part of your body is by far the most important and vital for survival. It's...
Proper Layering, Part-3, Feet Protection
Starting from the bottom
The feet can be a huge issue to deal with when not properly equipped for the weather. This is an especially problematic area for many people in the winter when ill-fitting or...
DIY Exploring—A Bushwhacking Overview
Adirondack Bushwhacking
I have been exploring the Adirondack backwoods for decades and much of that time has been spent off-trail, through the forest, thick and thin, bushwhacking. I took on the...
