By: Justin Devendorf Living in Albany, NY provides one with the ability to be strategically located within driving distance of several distinct mountain ranges. Driving south on the New York State Thruway one could hike in the Catskills, driving east are the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and to the north lies the Adirondack State Park.
Hiking Solo: Climbing Lake George’s Fifth Peak Read More »
By: Justin Devendorf I have been fortunate to have been able to visit California several times over the past few years. I always fly into Sacramento and stay with close friends, including my friend Ben. I’ve also been blessed to have been able to experience some of the natural beauty that California has to offer,
Tales from the West: Hiking my first Volcano, Mount Lassen Read More »
The State University of New York (SUNY) IT professionals hold an annual conference called the SUNY Technology Conference (STC). Â For the past several years, it has been hosted in Lake Placid, NY in the Adirondacks. I have been blessed to be able to attend this conference year after year. Â In 2014. I hiked my first
We Almost Lost Pavan on Giant Mountain Read More »
By: Justin Devendorf It was July 23, 2017 just before 4:00am. I found myself standing at the Seward Mountain trailhead in the pitch black Adirondack darkness with two of my close friends, Sean and Chelsea. As we inspected our gear one last time, we mentally prepared for the challenging hike that lay ahead of us.
By Raiden (son of @keystonehiking) Hello, my name is Raiden. When I was 7, I hiked Giant Mountain. This mountain is the 12th highest peak in the ADK, at about 4,627 feet. My family and I hiked 6 miles up to the top. Before  we got up to the top, I still had a whole
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By Mike Radomski @OutsideChronicl Introduction The Adirondacks have a pull on me during all seasons, but especially during winter. I am not sure if it is crisp air, the stillness, the challenge of the snow or the unpredictable nature of cold weather. In reality, it is the feeling of being a pseudo-mountaineer. Of course, my
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By Al Christie @outdoortracks OutdoorTracks.com Story originally posted at 9/24/2017 at OutdoorTracks.com When to go? The fires in western, central, and northern Oregon were raging, fueled by a 3 month drought. One of my favorite times to hike is after Labor Day, but before hunting season. Usually the fire season is over by then but
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By Tom Wagar TheAdventureHeads It’s not often you do a hike in the Adirondacks of Northern NY State and realize the temperature is colder than the summit of Mt Everest which on this day was a balmy -20 F. In fact you know it’s cold, like really cold, -35°F cold when your eyebrows freeze. However, as
Colder than Everest – Mt Marshall Winter Summit, Adirondacks, NY Read More »
At The Trailhead By Lucas Paschuta @solartrekking Cubby Film Productions – Lucas donates to Protect Our Winters for every like and comment he receives on his videos. Located off highway 89 roughly two miles North of Squaw Valley Ski Resort is Pole Creek Road, the access point to Silver Peak and the popular Bradley Hut.
Epic 15,600′ Vertical Backcountry Ski Trip on Silver Peak Read More »
A Solo Hike of Phillips Ridge at Strathcona Park By Goody Niosi @NiosiGoody https://goodyniosi.com During the summer of 2015 I became mildly obsessed with the idea of a solo backpacking trip. I saw it as a rite of passage. My friends saw it as a symptom of impending insanity. I chose Phillips Ridge in the farthest
First Solo Hike at British Columbia’s First Provincial Park Read More »