Saratoga Shredders - Girls Mountain Bike Club

By Anna Laloë

If you haven’t heard of us, you’ve been isolated from the world, and need to get out. Oh wait, that is the situation for ALL of us right now! All kidding aside, our group of girls on bikes has been a wonderful source of levity and excitement for over 100 families in the Saratoga area throughout the pandemic. READ MORE

The Secret Views of Eleventh Mountain

By Bill Ingersoll

The Eleventh Mountain trailhead on NY Route 8 is one of the most popular access points for the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, and it is used by hikers almost every week of the year. Although this is not a region with many routes to choose from, the one excellent route that begins here – leading over the shoulder of the mountain, along the East Branch of the Sacandaga River, and up to the Siamese Ponds – is one of the most enjoyable backcountry hikes in all of the Adirondack Park, at any time of year. Within just a few hours of walking, it transports you from the side of a busy state highway into the wilderness core. READ MORE

Jack and Cathy Hay

By Jeff Farbaniec

After nearly a half century of working in the ski business, you’d think Jack and Cathy Hay might be ready for a break. You’d be wrong. Jack explains, “We’re both healthy and active and love what we do. We work hard from mid-July to mid-May every year, but then we get a taste of retirement for about two months. It’s the best of both worlds.” READ MORE

Prepare for Late Fall Adventures

By Rich Macha

The fall foliage season has ended and we are now in the fall “it’s beginning to feel a lot like winter” season, but there is no reason we have to curtail our outdoor activities as long as we prepare ourselves accordingly. Weatherwise, November can be all over the place, with the possibility of some warm sunny days but some brisk and breezy days are also highly likely. December weather, especially in the Adirondacks, takes a big step toward winter. So, whether you plan to hike, paddle or ski, now is the time to plan and prepare for the possibilities. READ MORE

Willard - The Little Mountain That Could

By Linda Waxman Finkle

Here’s a David and Goliath story if there ever was one, girls from Willard Mountain’s Freestyle Team crush the competition from Killington and Stratton at the 2020 Empire State Winter Games, taking 1st, 3rd, 6th and 7th place overall. That’s right, Willard Mountain in Easton, “New York’s Coolest Little Ski Area.” READ MORE

Winter Riding Options

By Dave Kraus

It doesn’t take a professional meteorologist to see that the traditional cycling season is over in upstate New York. The golds and reds of autumn have turned brown and the mercury is plunging.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t still pedal your way to cardio fitness, or hold onto those gains you’ve made with the bike you bought, or the one you pulled out of the basement to cope with Covid lockdown induced stress. There are still plenty of options to ride outdoors, at home, or at the gym with others or by yourself. Let’s take a look at some of them. READ MORE

Best Bets for Winter Running

By John Williams-Searle

It’s important this winter to head outdoors to exercise, and when you’re properly outfitted, it’s safer and more enjoyable! This is a great time to acquire the gear you need to navigate the cold-weather conditions, and with the holidays coming up they’re great holiday gifts that support our locally-owned businesses – especially those that advertise in Adirondack Sports! If you are new to the sport of running, or even if you have been doing it for years, there are several considerations to keep in mind to make yourself more comfortable while running, walking or snowshoeing. READ MORE