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Monthly Archives: August 2010

August 31, 2010

Hurricane Mountain, NY: 8/21/10

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The day that my wife, youngest son, and I hiked Hurricane Mountain, it was overcast, but conditions were nice — around 70 degrees with no bugs. There are three ways up Hurricane. We decided on the north route, which starts at the end of O’Toole Road. From the trailhead, the hike to the 3,678-foot bald summit is about three miles. The most popular route to the summit is from Route 9N — in purple on the map. But we chose the trailhead on O’Toole Road. We snagged the last available parking spot and headed off.

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Tags: Adirondacks, Hiking
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August 30, 2010

Governor Paterson’s Rafting Trip

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Governor Paterson rafting.Photo: Jim Swedberg

Governor Paterson recently took a 2-day rafting trip through the Hudson Gorge with Beaver Brook Outfitters. Politics aside, it’s a good thing whenever a governor experiences first-hand the outdoor recreation opportunities that we have in the mountains of New York.

Congratulations to Pete Burns and Beaver Brook Outfitters for being selected for the honor of guiding the Governor on the river.

Full story in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Tags: Adirondacks, rafting
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August 27, 2010

Friday Fantasy Photo #13

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Blondie on the Tug • Snow Ridge, NY • Dec 7, 2008
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August 26, 2010

Hunter Mountain’s Kaatskill Flyer

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Hunter Mountain has released photos and video footage of what will be New York State’s only high-speed six-pack detachable chair: the “Kaatskill Flyer.” The new lift could be a game-changer for Hunter on busy weekends and holidays.

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Tags: Catskills, Hunter
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