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2011 REI Anniversary Sale – 20% Off Coupon Coming Soon!

Posted on: 05-3-2011Comments Off

One of the most anticipated sales in the outdoor industry comes at the perfect time to gear up for 3 season adventure. You can even buy funny looking ninja shoes!

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Stay out of the Woods and Off the Water – DEC

Posted on: 04-29-20110 Comments

Due to the extreme flooding and rain, the DEC is saying that the backcountry is likely to be a dangerous place this weekend… even though the weather looks like it will be nice

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The Adirondack Monsoon – photos and videos

Posted on: 04-28-20110 Comments

There are some intense images of the flooding being captured by local towns, residents, and news agencies. Including a wild video taken at Whiteface Mt.

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A River Runs Through It – Under It, Actually

Posted on: 04-27-20110 Comments

It is the wet, soggy, muddy season in the Adirondacks… and this one is a doozy.

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2011 REI Anniversary Sale, May 20-30

Posted on: 04-27-20112 Comments

Just got word that this year’s REI Anniversary Sale will start on May 20th and last through the 30th.

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Adirondack Life – Hey, wait, that is Our Life

Posted on: 04-26-20112 Comments

When I finally put down a recent copy of Adirondack Life, a regional magazine dedicated to the Park, I couldn’t help but reflect on the fact that Adirondack Life had become “our life”. Or maybe it was vice versa…

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  • Bloggers unite! (against fellow blogger Brain Mann, that is)
  • Jim Mcculley hints that he may try to open Marcy Dam to motorized traffic
  • 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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  • Avant ski company coming home to Tupper Lake

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