Ski Adventures in the Adirondacks
Written by Bob Hey
The High Peaks receive an average annual snowfall of 120". Much of this falls in single storm accumulations of 8-12". In February and March, just after one of these storms, the high country is most accessible. Hiking trails leading to the highest peaks are snow-choked ski-ways. Dwarfed pine trees near timberline are often buried. During the dead of winter after a bad storm, the following ski tours are at theip best. All three are intermediate in difficulty and could be done by anyone who has enjoyed alpine skiing.
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Ski-Shoeing
Written by David Flinn
Written by Carl Heilman, March 1984
Well, there's downhill skiing, cross country skiing, skijoring, and now ski-shoeing. Skis-shoeing isn't exactly a combination of activities at once, but rather a combination of two activities done in the same day.
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Skiing Off The High Peaks
Written by Bob Hey
In winter, distances shrink when traveling on skis in the Adirondack High Peaks. Remote summits and hidden slides can be reached in a single day.
First there is the aerobic output of the approach ski over hiking trails. It is possible to reach any of the four shoulders of Marcy by skiing in over miles of gradually rising terrain. The trails are usually just wide enough to herringbone up over hummocks, yet rounded and sunk for the fast gliding on return runs. Bright, snowcapped summit cones skim over the treetops as you ski.
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The Klondike Trail
Written by Bob Hey
An honest intermediate ski of ten miles is best in new snow on top of a three foot base. Since the two endpoints are The Garden in Keene Valley and South Meadows Road, (turn left at the trail sign about one mile before Adirondack Loj), two cars are recommended. if shuttling is not desired, have two groups start at each terminus and pass each other in the middle, swapping return vehicles.
