Author: Harvey

Skier, Blogger, Ski Blogger. Editor-in-chief NYSkiBlog.

Gore Mountain Goals

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I hadn’t skied every trail at Gore until 3 years ago. With new trails coming on the interconnect, once again, I can’t say I’ve skied all the groomers. Gore is still a big challenge for me. At 52…there’s a chance that I’ll might not get to ski all of Gore if you include all the tree shots.

That’s a goal…learn and ski every named run at Gore. I realize that’s a moving target. There are new trails and glades being added to the map for next winter, and industrious enthusiasts seem to keep the list of tree shots growing all the time.

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Upper Hudson Rail Trail

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Friends of the Upper Hudson Rail Trail is a group that formed late last year to promote the conversion of the old National Lead rail line in the Adirondacks, into a bike trail.

The trail would follow the line that was used to transport iron from the Tahawas mining operation during World War II. The right-of-way begins in North Creek and makes its way along the Hudson and Boreas River valleys, until it reaches the old mine in the southern High Peaks.

My love affair with Adirondacks started in the 1970s when I began cycle touring the mountains. I loved the views and the water everywhere. But I soon tired of the sections of road without shoulders, and the interaction with traffic in some of the busier parts of the park. This bike trail could provide a 29-mile stretch of beautiful, peaceful Adirondack bike riding.

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