Tucked away on Ski Hi Road in the Town of Johnsburg is a short but rather rocky and challenging hike to Crane Mountain. With an elevation of 3,241', Crane is one of the more challenging hikes in the Lake George Area. Ours was the first car in the parking lot at 11:00 am, a later start than usual on…
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The stars aligned last week to bring not one, but two significant snow storms. While downhill ski resorts have snowmaking systems in place to offset that which Mother Nature may not provide, cross-country skiers need to rely on lots of natural snow. When I woke up to bluebird skies on Saturday with…
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I was looking for a ride with peaceful country back roads and beautiful views to share with friends. That’s exactly what I found on the Three Lakes Ride that begins in Brant Lake. I had ridden this route before and knew it would be a bit of a challenge for some at 32-miles, but rewarding enough for…
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Quick Trail Facts: About 3.5 miles round trip. Moderate difficulty. Pet-friendly. The summit of Prospect Mountain offers beautiful views of southern Lake George, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The road to the summit of Prospect is snowmobile-friendly…
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On an unseasonably warm Sunday in mid-October, my husband and I set out to hike to Palmer Pond in our quest to finish the Chester Challenge. The temperatures were in the mid-60s, but no jackets were needed, especially since we decided this would be a trail run. There were several cars in the…
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