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Mt. Colden via the Trap Dike, a Classic Adirondack Hike

Posted on: 06-16-20111 Comment

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!

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Keene Valley Landslide – Photos and Video

Posted on: 06-14-20110 Comments

An 84 acre landslide is sure to attract attention. NPR, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal… Gizmodo?

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Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower, Roof Damage?

Posted on: 06-13-20111 Comment

On a hike up Hurricane Mountain last week we noticed what appeared to be new damage to the roof of the tower. Having been recently classified as “historic”, the tower is now allowed to be restored and repaired.

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2011 REI Outlet Sale – 20% Off Coupon

Posted on: 06-9-20110 Comments

Not as popular as last month’s Anniversary sale, but 20% off an Outlet priced item? I’ll take it.

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Helpful Puppies

Posted on: 06-9-20110 Comments

Ok, helpful might be a stretch… but even a bad day with a puppy is better than a good one without.

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Whiteface Mountain Slides: The Slides are Sliding

Posted on: 06-3-20110 Comments

While this wet and soggy Adirondack spring has been causing havoc around the area, it seems like something potentially positive may have also come of it… If you are a skier, that is.

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  • Local Republicans back NPR funding
  • Big Tupper resort on track for approval – still no word on who the heck would buy any of the proposed luxury homes.
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