Adirondack Hikes
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Here’s a wonderful blog called Adirondack Hikes - An Upstate NY Hiker’s Diary with photos and description of many hikes in the Adirondacks.
Archive for November, 2008
Winter Hikes, Skyline Views of New York Ciry
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
By DAVE CALDWELL, NY Times, link to original article
HONEST, dead leaves do not have to be so depressing. Stripped and skeletal trees leave more of their surroundings exposed, leading to potentially panoramic views. And, sometimes, those colder-weather tableaus include brilliant vistas of city skylines that were cloaked by the greenery of summer. “You normally go [...]
Telemark Skiing
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
The other day, I was watching a particularly agile telemark skier ballet down a narrow double black chute. The ease with which he was making speed controlling tele turns...
Join Petiton for Google Maps for Cyclists
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Click here to read about adding cycle routes to the now ubiquitous Google Maps feature.
Nighttime Trail Races in Rochester - Debut Dec 17
Saturday, November 29th, 2008Polarmax Acclimate Wool - A Skiing Base-Layer That’s Not Uptight
Friday, November 28th, 2008
During the recent cold snap I had the opportunity to get out and do some uphill skiing. Although the snow cover wasn't more than 6 inches in spots it was...
Last Chance Run, Dec. 13, Highland Forest Park, Fabius
Friday, November 28th, 2008
The “Last Chance Run” takes place 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13. This trail run or walk of up to 8 miles ends with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Highland Forest Park, off Route 80, Fabius. $3 adults, $1.50 ages 6 to 12; free for younger than 6.
A Holiday Present Idea for the Student on Your List
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Richel More of Chattanooga, TN, recommends the BookHug as the busy and cramped student’s lifesaver!.
Pros: small, relatively inexpensive, completely sturdy and strong, well-balanced
Cons: may leave slight markings on soft pages, flimsy materials need extra support
As a third year college student, my book stack is pretty monstrous (you know this is the same [...]
Plan Now for Biking Fun in 2009
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Registration opens Jan 2, 2009 for
1. Cycling the Erie Canal, July 12-19, 2009
2. Great Hudson Valley Pedal, Aug 11-16, 2009
For details, click on Parks & Trails New York, and look under Biking Tours.
Snowshoe Mountain - Skiing on 50″ of Natural Snow
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Snowshoe Mountain Resort is celebrating 35 years this season and Mother Nature has blessed the West Virginia mountain with a birthday present of 40" of snow in just the last...
