Upstate Rides for All

By Josh Clevenstine

Whether you’ve been pedaling in the woods for decades, months, or just started riding, there has never been a better time to be a mountain biker in northeastern New York. There is quality riding for ALL levels everywhere. I live across the street from Round Lake in Saratoga County and whether I want to drive to the trailhead to be five minutes, two hours, or anything in between, a wealth of riding options is waiting for me. READ MORE

Traveling Backwards with Adirondack Sports

By Laura Clark

This month is the 25th anniversary of Adirondack Sports magazine’s publication in June 2000. Glancing backwards through the looking glass, denim outfits were all the rage, geocaching had just been born, Faith Hill’s Breathe and Madonna’s Music topped the charts, Putin had just been elected (yes, it was that long ago), How the Grinch Stole Christmas began its long reign as a perennial top box office smash, and Rod DeHaven and Deena Kastor were selected as US Olympic hopefuls. READ MORE

Pine Orchard

By Barbara McMartin

This article, selected by Barbara, was originally published in our premier issue, June 2000.

The Adirondack region is a crazy quilt of patches of public lands called the Forest Preserve that are interspersed with private lands. The Forest Preserve tracts are all very different, each one unique. Those in the southern Adirondacks are full of many special places for those who want a quiet walk through the woods to contemplate the wonders of nature. Sure there are a lot of walks with mountain views and a few waterfalls with marked trails, and there are even more wonderful destinations with no trails at all. READ MORE

Summer Racing

By Mona Kulkarni Caron

The summer racing calendar lightens up a bit in July and August, which means you don’t have to choose between multiple races on the same day as often. You can do most of them! Check out these races and training series for a fun summer of running and walking. READ MORE

A Guide to the Adirondack Rail Trail

By Phil Brown

When the Adirondack Rail Trail is completed this year, cyclists will be able to ride 34 miles on a virtually flat, mostly stone-dust trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake, taking in views of mountains, woods, streams, and wetlands. Even in its unfinished state, the trail has been a big hit with bikers and hikers. Given its wild setting and varied scenery, it arguably is one of the best rail trails in the country. READ MORE

Summer Triathlons – Variety of Distances and Formats

By Darryl Caron

If you’re looking for upcoming triathlons, aquabikes, and duathlons, we have an awesome variety of well-run events in the Northeast for competition and fun times. READ MORE

Andy Gilpin

By Meg Wert

As Mahatma Gandhi reminds us, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” These simple words hold immense weight when looking at one person, one group, or what one community can do when they set their sights on a greater purpose. Andy Gilpin demonstrates this every day. As a resident of the Capital Region area for decades, Andy has been an avid outdoor enthusiast, taking lessons learned from his life as an athlete, and has applied them to every endeavor as a passionate advocate for helping others. READ MORE

Owl Head Lookout

By Bill Ingersoll

There are two small mountains in the vicinity of Keene, named “Owl Head,” or some variation thereof. There is Owls Head hovering above NY Route 73 near the east end of Cascade Pass, appended to the High Peaks Wilderness by the slimmest of margins and offering attractive views of Cascade and Porter mountains. A great hike, but not the subject of this article. READ MORE

Paddling Minerva Stream

By Rich Macha

Minerva Stream flows out from the southwest corner of the Hoffman Notch Wilderness in the eastern Adirondacks and wends its way through the hamlets of Irishtown and Olmstedville in the town of Minerva. Paddlers can enjoy four or more miles of flatwater stream above the dam in Olmstedville for a round-trip of at least eight miles. Despite the hints of civilization here and there, the scenery is mostly wild and natural. READ MORE

The Power of Self-Talk – From Ballet Rehearsals to Everyday Resilience

By Kyrra Springer

It was dress rehearsal for my senior ballet recital. I stepped onto center stage, preparing for the highlight of my performance: 12 consecutive turns. I focused my gaze on a familiar anchor, a clock at the back of the auditorium. In ballet, spotting helps dancers stay centered, avoid dizziness, and maintain balance. That clock was my grounding point. READ MORE