I took a post-Irene hike into Avalanche Pass to check out backcountry conditions. Marcy Dam was a sad sight, but overall the damage was not as bad as I had expected.
Read MoreAfter Irene – Places to Hike in the Adirondacks
Despite Irene related trail closures, there is still plenty of hiking to do in the Adirondacks right now.
Read MoreBackpacker Magazine Features the Adirondacks
Backpacker magazine features the southern Adirondacks in their September 2011 issue.
Read MoreCascade Mountain, Photos
Photos from a recent hike up Cascade Mountain, one of the most popular 46ers in the High Peaks.
Read MoreMt. Colden via the Trap Dike, a Classic Adirondack Hike
The Trap Dike is considered an Adirondack classic, and for years we have talked about doing it. This summer we officially made it one of our goals and, well, we finally did it!
Read MoreBlack and Blue on Balanced Rocks
It started out as a perfect afternoon hike, and ended with scrapes, bruises and unidentified poop.
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