In September 1901, Theodore Roosevelt’s overnight journey from Mount Marcy through Newcomb and North Creek became one of the Adirondacks’ most consequential and well-remembered moments. [Read more…] about 125 Years Later: Teddy Roosevelt’s Ride to the Presidency
Mount Marcy
Dog Rescued After Fall Over Falls; Ill and Injured Hikers Rescued
New York State Forest Rangers had another busy week with dangerous rescue operations in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and elsewhere. Including a dog that went over the edge at Fawn’s Leap Falls; an unconscious hiker at Kaaterskill Falls; several hikers with lower leg injuries; and more. [Read more…] about Dog Rescued After Fall Over Falls; Ill and Injured Hikers Rescued
Rangers Battle Wildfires; Rescue Numerous Hikers; High Tor Fall Victim; Recover Teen at Kaaterskill Creek
Wildfires remain a concern across New York State. Checking the weather before hiking. The temperature and conditions at the top of a mountain are often very different from those at the trailhead.
It’s Mud Season, wildland stewards advise that recreationists should stick to drier lower elevation areas to avoid damaging trails and fragile higher elevation ecosystems.
The following are recent missions carried out by New York State Forest Rangers: [Read more…] about Rangers Battle Wildfires; Rescue Numerous Hikers; High Tor Fall Victim; Recover Teen at Kaaterskill Creek
Nighttime High Peaks Rescue Missions Keep Forest Rangers Busy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Nighttime High Peaks Rescue Missions Keep Forest Rangers Busy
Woman Dies Hiking Mount Marcy; Another Skier Died at Whiteface; No Local Reporting
Two recreationists died in the Adirondacks recently, though a lack of daily local journalism limited public information about the deaths. State Police say Andrew L. Sargent, 52, of Lake Jackson, Texas, was found unconscious on January 24 at Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. Sargent struck a tree when descending Lower Northway, police said. His family said he was wearing a helmet.
The incident was not reported in the media until February 12th, following the death of a second skier at Whiteface on February 4th. And then last week, 67 skiers were trapped the Northwoods Gondola at Gore Mountain Ski Area, some for many hours, after they broke down. There was no news for days. [Read more…] about Woman Dies Hiking Mount Marcy; Another Skier Died at Whiteface; No Local Reporting
Wild at Heart: Teddy Roosevelt’s Adirondack Adventures
This episode of the ADK Talks podcast features nationally known Theodore Roosevelt reprisor Joe Wiegand to relive T.R.’s deep Adirondack ties — from youthful birding trips and great camp visits to the legendary midnight ride that began at Mount Marcy and ended with the oath of office in Buffalo. [Read more…] about Wild at Heart: Teddy Roosevelt’s Adirondack Adventures
Mt Marcy Skier, Catskills Peak-Bagger Rescued After All-Night Efforts
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Mt Marcy Skier, Catskills Peak-Bagger Rescued After All-Night Efforts
Ranger Recover Two Bodies, Make Overnight Rescue of Teen, Find 86-Year-Old, More
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Ranger Recover Two Bodies, Make Overnight Rescue of Teen, Find 86-Year-Old, More
Rangers Fight Fire at Follensby Clear Pond, Make Several Wilderness Rescues
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Rangers Fight Fire at Follensby Clear Pond, Make Several Wilderness Rescues
How The New Deal Helped Ignite Interest in American Skiing
Following the stock market crash of October 1929, an economic malady gripped the United States and much of the world, lasting several years. Loss of employment created excessive hardships, limiting even basic necessities of life.
The President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had previously been the two-term Governor of New York State, developed a composite plan to help citizens cope with the financial disaster and provide jobs, commonly known as “The New Deal.”
The ambitious program was multi-faceted, with one face being the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) established in 1933, where young men were organized into military style labor, housed in barracks at remote locations. [Read more…] about How The New Deal Helped Ignite Interest in American Skiing
Rangers Fight Wildfires, Rescue Hikers, Cliff Jumper
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Rangers Fight Wildfires, Rescue Hikers, Cliff Jumper
Wildfires, Hiker Heat Exhaustion Keeps Rangers Busy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Wildfires, Hiker Heat Exhaustion Keeps Rangers Busy
Forest Rangers Rescue Dog, 92-Year-Old Hiker, Aid Family of Eight, Others
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Rescue Dog, 92-Year-Old Hiker, Aid Family of Eight, Others
Hikers Rescued at Mt Marcy, Buck Mtn, Kaaterskill Falls, Cobble Lookout
New 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 and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Hikers Rescued at Mt Marcy, Buck Mtn, Kaaterskill Falls, Cobble Lookout
Forest Rangers Make Eight Wilderness Rescues Over Six Days
New 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 and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Make Eight Wilderness Rescues Over Six Days
Rangers Fight Fire, Make A Dozen Rescues in Adirondacks, Catskills
New 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 and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Fight Fire, Make A Dozen Rescues in Adirondacks, Catskills
Seven Adirondack Hikers Rescued By Forest Rangers in Separate Incidents
New York State Forest Rangers were busy in the Adirondacks from July 9th through the 14th, making several water rescues, recovering the body of a Hudson River paddler, and launching several rescue missions for lost or injured hikers, including one that lasted the entire night. What follows is a report provided by DEC. [Read more…] about Seven Adirondack Hikers Rescued By Forest Rangers in Separate Incidents
Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make 13 Rescues of Hikers, Climber, Swimmer, Paddler
New York State Forest Rangers recovered the body of one swimmer, and carried out more than a dozen rescue missions between July 3rd and July 8th around Upstate New York, including one climber, a swimmer and a paddler. What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of those recent missions. [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Recover Body, Make 13 Rescues of Hikers, Climber, Swimmer, Paddler
Lost Hikers Keep Rangers Busy Across Upstate New York
New 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 and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Lost Hikers Keep Rangers Busy Across Upstate New York
Rangers Recover Body; Search for Mt Marcy Hiker, Rescue Buck Mt Hiker, Adk Paddlers
New 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 and engage in policing on New York State Lands.
What follows is a report, prepared by DEC, of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers. [Read more…] about Rangers Recover Body; Search for Mt Marcy Hiker, Rescue Buck Mt Hiker, Adk Paddlers