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ADK Applauds Creation of Adirondack, Catskill Park Coordinator Positions
November 29, 2021 ADK applauds the NYSDEC for creating two new coordinator positions for the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. The park coordinators will provide crucial leadership in both regions by eva [...]
Winter Gear: Canister Stoves
The following appeared in the 2021 Nov/Dec issue of Adirondac Magazine By Tom Hart Canister stoves offer a convenient and relatively lightweight means of either cooking meals and preparing hot drinks [...]
Five Ways You Made an Impact in 2021
November 24, 2021 Since 1922, ADK has been teaching people how to explore and protect New York’s public lands and waters. Over that time, we have empowered millions of outdoor recreators by welcoming [...]
Town of North Elba Supports Mt. Jo Trail Project
November 12, 2021 The Town of North Elba has awarded ADK (Adirondack Mountain Club) a $50,000 grant from the Local Enhancement & Advancement Fund (LEAF) to improve accessibility on the Mt. Jo Long [...]
Conservation and Advocacy Report – November 2021
The following is a summary of key conservation and advocacy efforts by ADK. Interested in learning more? Subscribe to our email list and to our bi-monthly magazine, Adirondac. Update: Catskill Advisor [...]
By the Numbers – ADK’s 2021 Trail Work Impact
With projects and programs limited last year we were reminded of just how important trail work is to the stewardship of public lands. Heading into this summer, we were eager to resume normal trail wor [...]
Summit Stewardship Program 2021 End of Season Report
By Kayla White, Stewardship Manager In its 32nd year, the Adirondack High Peaks Summit Stewardship Program has adapted and continued to protect the alpine ecosystem while expanding its outreach throug [...]
Adirondack 46ers Give Back to ADK Trails Program
October 26, 2021 – Lake Placid, NY – For the twenty-first consecutive year, the Adirondack 46ers have pledged support for ADK’s (Adirondack Mountain Club’s) professional trail crew by announcing a $46 [...]
The First Black Summit Steward and the Journey to Representation
By Klarisse Torriente It was the day before Father’s Day when I asked my dad to meet me at the trailhead of Wyndham Peak in the Catskills. We were slated to do our first hike together since we attempt [...]
Choosing the Right Path: A Muddy Day with Fourth Graders
By Tom Manitta & Maggie Newell Fall is a very popular time of year at Heart Lake. Vibrant leaves and cool weather are a welcome relief after the bugs and heat of summer. With the brisk breeze come [...]
New York’s Green Amendment: A Right to Clean Water and Clean Air
The following appeared in the 2021 Sep/Oct issue of Adirondac Magazine By Maya K. van Rossum How can anyone be opposed to New Yorkers having a right to clean water and air? Most New Yorkers—in fact m [...]
Fire Patrol: How to Build Campfires Responsibly
The following appeared in the 2021 Jul/Aug issue of Adirondac Magazine Campfires are an integral part of many peoples’ outdoor experience. They’re an opportunity to gather with family and friends, to [...]
Conservation and Advocacy Report – September 2021
The following is a summary of key conservation and advocacy efforts by ADK. Interested in learning more? Subscribe to our email list and to our bi-monthly magazine, Adirondac. Proposal: Debar Lodge A [...]
5 Myths About Hiking Gear
By Mary Dougherty and Noah Haber, HPIC Staff Perfect gear doesn’t exist. While some items may be more quality than others, we think that issues like budget, your itinerary, and personal preference are [...]
Trail Work Update: Avalanche Lake – Lake Colden Connector Trail
ADK's (Adirondack Mountain Club's) professional trail crew returned to Avalanche Lake this summer to continue rerouting the 0.3-mile section of trail that runs between Lake Colden and Avalanche Lake. [...]
Exposed to the Elements: Alpine Trail Work on High Peaks
By Andrew Hamlin, Trails Coordinator Let's head above treeline to one of the Adirondack Park’s highest summits to explore alpine trail work. This is a unique setting in the Adirondacks that requires s [...]