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Whiteface

Rangers Rescue 15 Rafters; Recover Body; Make Rescues at Fish Creek, OK Slip Falls, Whiteface, Colden, Phelps, N-P Trail

September 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Whiteface Mounatin rescue over Labor Day Weekend in 2023New 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 Rangers Rescue 15 Rafters; Recover Body; Make Rescues at Fish Creek, OK Slip Falls, Whiteface, Colden, Phelps, N-P Trail

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: Adirondacks, Allegany County, Belfast, Bolton, Boreas River, Cedar River, Essex County, Fish Creek Campground, Forest Ranger Reports, Franklin County, Hamilton County, High Peaks, Hudson River, Indian Lake, Keene, Lake Pleasant, Minerva, Mount Colden, Northville-Placid Trail, OK Slip Falls, Phelps Mountain, rafting, Rail Biking, Rollins Pond Campground, Santa Clara, Schroon River, Search and Rescue, Warren County, Whiteface, Wilmington

Iconic Adirondack High Peaks Vista Conserved

August 8, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adirondack High Peaks Vista on Route 73 (photo by John DiGiacomo, courtesy Adirondack Land Trust)Adirondack Land Trust has purchased 187 acres in the town of North Elba, Essex County, NY, to protect one of the most iconic views in the Adirondacks. The tract is bordered by State Route 73, the Adirondack Loj Road, New York State Forest Preserve and private lands and features forest and grassland habitats. From the property, there are stunning views of the High Peaks Wilderness, the Olympic ski jumps, and Whiteface Mountain. [Read more…] about Iconic Adirondack High Peaks Vista Conserved

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Land Trust, Adirondacks, Essex County, High Peaks, hiking, North Elba, Photography, Route 73, Whiteface

14-Year-Old Seriously Injured At Whiteface Mountain

February 16, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Early morning at Whiteface Mountain Ski Area in February 2023 (photo courtesy Whiteface)On Saturday, February 11, 2023, around 2:40 pm, New York State Police responded to Whiteface Mountain Ski Area on State Route 86, in the town of Wilmington, Essex County, for a report of an injured skier.

Whiteface EMS and Wilmington Rescue rendered aid to the skier, before he was transported to University Vermont Medical Center by life flight for a life-threatening head injury. [Read more…] about 14-Year-Old Seriously Injured At Whiteface Mountain

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: Essex County, North Country School, Search and Rescue, skiing, Whiteface, Wilmington

Another Adirondack Resort Subdivision Proposed Without Conservation Design

October 2, 2022 by David Gibson 2 Comments

Large Subdivision and Resort Development proposed, Oct 2021I just skimmed through Eric Stackman’s recent replies to the Adirondack Park Agency (available on the APA website). Stackman, a Miami, Florida developer, wants to construct a 120-lot resort subdivision in Jay, Essex County, above the East Branch of the Ausable River, apparently within sightlines near Whiteface Mountain, Askaard Farm and many other viewing locations. [Read more…] about Another Adirondack Resort Subdivision Proposed Without Conservation Design

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Wild, Adirondacks, APA, Ausable River, Conservation Development, development, Environmental History, Essex County, Jay, nature, Whiteface, Wildlife

Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

March 21, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Whiteface Mountain from Lake Placid Airport courtesy Wikimedia user MwannerThe Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has announced they are accepting public comment regarding Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan conformance for proposed amendments to the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Unit Management Plan. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has proposed new management actions to increase public accessibility, improve user safety and enhance recreational experiences. The APA will accept public comments until April 11th, 2022. [Read more…] about Whiteface Mountain Ski Center Management Plan Comments Sought

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: APA, hiking, Lake Placid, mountain biking, ORDA, skiing, snowboarding, State Land Master Plan, Whiteface

Whiteface Designating Lift & Finish Area in Honor of Andrew Weibrecht

December 30, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Andrew Weibrecht in 2014 at the Sochi OlympicsThe New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has announced that Whiteface Mountain will recognize Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht with the name of its new chairlift and with the theme of its updated race finish arena.

Weibrecht is a three-time Olympian, Lake Placid native, and lifelong skier of Whiteface. He was awarded Silver in Sochi in 2014 and Bronze in Vancouver in 2010, both in Super G. [Read more…] about Whiteface Designating Lift & Finish Area in Honor of Andrew Weibrecht

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Events, Recreation Tagged With: skiing, Whiteface

Input Sought for Whiteface Region Brand Study

March 25, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

cyclist in Wilmington with Whiteface in the backgroundThe Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) in cooperation with the Towns of Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Ausable Forks, has announced a branding study and is looking for stakeholders, residents, and visitors to complete an online survey designed to help better understand what motivates people to visit the Whiteface Region in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. [Read more…] about Input Sought for Whiteface Region Brand Study

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: ROOST, Tourism, Whiteface, Wilmington

Fatal Ski Accident At Whiteface Takes Life Of Hockey Player

January 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Tanner Kahlau (Photo provided by SUNY Fredonia)Just after noon on Tuesday, State Police responded to Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort regarding a skiing accident.

An investigation revealed 22-year-old Bernhard “Tanner” Kahlau, of Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, lost control and struck a tree while skiing down the upper portion of the Approach Trail. The black diamond trail on Little Whiteface is rated “most difficult.” [Read more…] about Fatal Ski Accident At Whiteface Takes Life Of Hockey Player

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: skiing, Whiteface

Snowmaking Has Begun At Whiteface Mountain

November 17, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Snowmaking at Whiteface courtesy ORDAWhiteface Mountain in Wilmington has turned on the snow guns today, Tuesday, November 17th.

Crews have begun snowmaking at Mid-Station on Upper Valley, Lower Valley and Fox Trails. Plans are to continue snowmaking efforts through Wednesday evening as temperatures allow. [Read more…] about Snowmaking Has Begun At Whiteface Mountain

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: skiing, snowboarding, Whiteface, Wilmington, winter sports

Poetry: Whiteface Mountain

October 24, 2020 by George Cassidy Payne Leave a Comment

Whiteface Mountain

In your weary legs,
belong to her summit
without rejoicing, yet full.

Scurry about like a chipmunk
drunk on the oxygen of being.

Read More Poems From The New York Almanack HERE.

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts Tagged With: Poetry, Whiteface

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