Towns and Trails

International Mountain Climbing School in North Conway New Hampshire will be holding its 16th annual Women’s Rock Weekend this June 21st and 22nd.
The two day itinerary looks like it will include a little something for everyone. From Basics clinics to Self Rescue and Big Wall Techniques. There is even a Mothers and Daughters climb which [...]

Posting about The Great Adirondack Trail Run and the Wakely Dam Ultra today got me to thinking about some of the concerns organized trail runs like these can raise.
In the case of the Great Adirondack Trail Run, I know The Mountaineer and its sponsors have occasionally come under criticism from people worried about environmental impact. [...]

Another Adirondack trail run, The Wakely Dam Ultra, is scheduled for July 19th. This one appears to be full as well, and unfortunately it doesn’t look like they have a ‘casual’ alternative if you missed out. However, it sounds like there are occasional drop outs, so if you want to get in on [...]

The 11.5 mile (strenuous/competitive) and 3.5 mile (casual) trail runs are set to take place on June 21st in Keene Valley, NY.
Registration for the 11.5 mile event is already full, but the 3.5 mile “fun run” event is still open and you can register at any time. The races begin at 9am and 10 [...]

The much anticipated film The Adirondacks premiered May 14th on local PBS stations. This 2 hour documentary was produced, directed, and written by Emmy award winning filmmaker Tom Simon.
In The Adirondacks, the story of the Adirondacks is told through a series of passionate characters, each with a distinct perspective on its past, present and future. [...]

Nina Schoch, coordinator for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Loon Conservation Program, has announced that the Winter newsletter for the ADK Loon Conservation program is available.
We have already received many reports of loons back on their territories, including some of our banded friends. We hope you will have the opportunity to see them this summer too!
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