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Avalanche Warning Issued For Adirondack Mountains

February 22, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Avalanche anatomy illustration courtesy T3 AdventuresThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued an avalanche warning, advising backcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders, and all outdoor adventurers who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks to be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions.

Several avalanches have been reported in the High Peaks over recent weeks. Forecast weather will exacerbate existing conditions, making them even more prone to sliding. [Read more…] about Avalanche Warning Issued For Adirondack Mountains

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, Avalanches, backcountry skiing, DEC, Essex County, Hamilton County, High Peaks, skiing, snow, snowboarding, snowshoeing, Snowy Mountain, weather

Catskills Strategic Planning Advisory Group Submits Final Report

January 11, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

catskills provided by DECThe Catskills Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG) submitted its final report on promoting sustainable recreation in the Catskill Forest Preserve to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Comprised of members from local government, recreation, natural resource protection, business and tourism, and other priority areas, the CAG was tasked in October 2020 with providing recommendations to DEC on how to address issues associated with increased public use of the Catskill Park in order to protect these areas. [Read more…] about Catskills Strategic Planning Advisory Group Submits Final Report

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Catskills, fishing, hiking, Historic Preservation, hunting, Overuse, snowshoeing

NY State Lands Kiosk Survey Launched

January 6, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Kaaterskill Falls trail kiosk - trailheadNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of the new DEC Kiosk Survey seeking public input on informational kiosk signage on DEC properties.

Feedback received is expected to help inform DEC improvements to informational kiosk signage throughout the state. [Read more…] about NY State Lands Kiosk Survey Launched

Filed Under: Recreation Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, DEC, hiking, snowshoeing

Adirondack Land Trust, Lake Placid Land Conservancy Merger Takes Effect in New Year

December 28, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Mountain bikers at Three Sisters Preserve participating in a women’s ride during the 2021 Wilmington Mountain Bike Fest (photo by Jamie McGiver provided)The merger of two nationally accredited land trusts streamlines operations and ensures continued open space protection in New York’s Adirondack Park.

Effective January 1, 2023, the Lake Placid Land Conservancy (LPLC) will merge into the Adirondack Land Trust as approved by the New York State Attorney General’s office and the Secretary of State. The assets, programs and land stewardship responsibilities of LPLC will be transferred to the Adirondack Land Trust. [Read more…] about Adirondack Land Trust, Lake Placid Land Conservancy Merger Takes Effect in New Year

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondack Land Trust, Adirondacks, BETA, Hardy Road Trails, hiking, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, mountain biking, snowshoeing, Three Sisters Preserve

Avalanche Risk Increased in the Adirondacks

February 3, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Avalanche anatomy illustration courtesy T3 AdventuresBackcountry downhill skiers, snowboarders, and all outdoor adventurers who may traverse slides or steep, open terrain in the Adirondacks should be aware of and prepared for avalanche conditions, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has advised today. [Read more…] about Avalanche Risk Increased in the Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Adirondacks, backcountry skiing, High Peaks, nature, skiing, snowshoeing

Erie Canalway Hosting Winter February 15 Challenge

February 2, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Feb 15 challengeThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has invited New Yorkers to take part in a special winter fitness challenge, the Feburary 15 Canalway Challenge.

Participants pledge to complete 15 miles by walking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing during the month of February to earn a 15-Miler badge. [Read more…] about Erie Canalway Hosting Winter February 15 Challenge

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, Erie Canal, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, hiking, snowshoeing

Forest Rangers Respond to Truck on Snowmobile Trail, Overdue Snowshoers

February 24, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

forest ranger logoNew 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 Forest Rangers Respond to Truck on Snowmobile Trail, Overdue Snowshoers

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, SAR, Search and Rescue, snowmobiling, snowshoeing

Friluftsliv: Fresh Air Life

December 19, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

winter provided by LPLCThis year, so many of us have turned to the outdoors. From porches to backcountry wilderness experiences, being in nature has offered a safe respite during these uncertain times.

As the weather turns colder and snow starts to fall, many may think their time outside is over until spring. However, with a shift in mindset and gear, you may be on the brink of discovering your favorite season outside. [Read more…] about Friluftsliv: Fresh Air Life

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature, New York City, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Cross-Country Skiing, hiking, Lake Placid Land Conservancy, snowshoeing, winter

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