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Climber Falls 50′, Alcohol Poisoning, More Keep Rangers Busy

January 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Climber Falls 50′, Alcohol Poisoning, More Keep Rangers Busy

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: climbing, DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, hiking, SAR, Search and Rescue

Catskills Ice Climber Rescued By Forest Rangers, First Responders

December 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Rangers rescue ice climberNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents in the Adirondacks. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured or distressed people.

What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Catskills Ice Climber Rescued By Forest Rangers, First Responders

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Recreation Tagged With: climbing, DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, SAR, Search and Rescue, winter

Marcy’s Trap Dike: Adirondack Climbing Adventures

April 18, 2020 by Kevin "MudRat" MacKenzie 1 Comment

kevin on lead I often get in a slight mental funk a few days before a climbing trip into Panther Gorge in the Adirondacks. As much as I love the outings and head into the remote chasm to relax, the preceding days are often filled with restless nights and evenings spent studying photos or contemplating the logistics of the day.

The more uncertain the target, the louder the background buzz of thoughts. The flurry of thoughts was almost deafening before this trip since I knew the target was difficult and since I’d made multiple attempts over the years. [Read more…] about Marcy’s Trap Dike: Adirondack Climbing Adventures

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Park, climbing, Mount Marcy, Panther Gorge

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