Extreme
Riding the bubble
14Jun2018
Author:Kim AndresenI'm not old. I'm experienced. Or mature. Or something that sounds dignified while also portraying me as a fun-loving spirit. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
However, as I took an early-...
Whitewater adventure, my way
04Apr2018
As a child I loved to read adventure stories. Climbing Everest, exploring remote jungles, and searching for the North Pole sounded very exciting. But as I grew up, reality intruded. I was on the...
Answer the call: A day on the Hudson
27Aug2017
Author:ADK BloggerThe ravens croaked at us from the blue ledges above the Hudson River as we ate sandwiches and shared stories about the rapids we'd encountered. The birds — large, shiny-black, intense-looking...
Oktoberfest + Oak Mountain = Oaktoberfest
14Sep2015
Author:Michelle ClementIt's Simple Math:
Question 1:
Oak Mountain + Oktoberfest = Oaktoberfest
Question 2:
Mountain Biking + German Festival = 1 awesome weekend at Oak Mountain
Now Show Your Work:
However you write the...
The Black Fly Challenge... It's Epic!
It's almost that time of year again... Black Fly Challenge time! Maybe you've heard of it? If you haven't, rest assured the Black Fly Challenge is nothing like what you are imagining. Here in the...
7 Weird Adirondack Things That Will Make You Wonder
07Mar2015
Author:Michelle ClementWe all associate the Adirondack Park with being a pristine wilderness area full of endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. But, like all places, there is more to these small towns and villages...
A Winter Fire Tower Challenge ~ Kane Mountain plus some
A Winter Fire Tower Challenge~~~Kane Mountain plus some
Did you know that the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge also has a winter category? Between December 21 and March 21 you can work on your winter...
Cellar Mountain - A bushwhack in the West Canada Lake Wilderness
My buddy Jim and I have this crazy obsession with trail-less peaks and we are always looking for new places to explore and new terrain to break trail on. This week our eyes focused on the Indian Lake...
Sleds, Beer, Cold Pizza: Just One Of The Guys
14Dec2014
Author:Kim AndresenA Girl In Boy's Clothing
Ok - so I'm not exactly the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing, but this week I am trying to be one of the guys. You know, I am trying to be laid-back and just go with the...
Goodnow Mountain - Looking back on a sunset hike
Goodnow Mountain - Looking back on a sunset hike
Have you ever had one of those days where you just needed to get outside and leave everything inside behind? Inside your head I mean. You know that...
