Time to SNOWSHOE!

By Laura Clark

While the rest of the Northeast is gearing up for a long winter’s nap, sports enthusiasts are anxiously scanning the sky for more significant snowfall. With so many cold weather sports options, the path of least resistance just might be snowshoeing. If you can walk, hike or run, there is a two-minute learning curve when transitioning to snowshoes. There is no need to feel self-conscious about hiking – unless you intend to be the winner, most folks transition to a run/hike combo, content to be outdoors in the woods. READ MORE

High Peaks Wilderness from Upper Works

By Rich Macha

The trailhead at Upper Works is the most popular access to the High Peaks from the south, however, it is nowhere near as busy as most access points are from the north. The trailhead is reached after a scenic ten-mile drive north of Newcomb on County Route 25. Before reaching the parking area at the end of the road, the route passes remnants of historic iron and titanium mining activity, including a blast furnace at the former community of Adirondac. The Open Space Institute owns the parking and furnace areas and, over the next year, plans to expand the parking area as well as preserve some of the area’s history. READ MORE

Gore and Whiteface Keep Getting Better
In North Creek and Wilmington, Gore Mountain and Whiteface have made more improvements for the 2019-20 season.

At Gore Mountain, they are excited about new direct-to-lift gates at the ski lifts. All lift access, including day tickets, season passes and frequent skier cards, are now applied to new SKI3 Cards, which skiers will keep tucked away in your jacket. No more worrying about losing your ticket or pass on the mountain or having to present it to the attendants before your rides. The new SKI3 cards can be renewed online for several years so hang onto it. The card will allow you to renew passes and tickets online, therefore you can go directly from your car to the slopes. READ MORE

Let it Snow!

By Jan Mares

I like snow. I get excited with the winter weather. I like to play in it. I look forward to the snow. I am grumpy in January if there is no snow. In fact snowflakes adorn my ears, my Christmas cookies, my Christmas tree, my wall décor, and even my bumper sticker. And yes my tote bag and water bottle. I like snow. What? Why? What do I do in the snow? I cross country ski. And I like it so much I am an instructor at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center. READ MORE

Join a Gym or Fitness Class Today

By Mona Caron

We’re a few weeks away from 2020. Are you thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? “Staying Fit and Healthy” and “Losing Weight” are the top two resolutions to be made and broken. After the holiday revelry, we all resolve to eat better, exercise, lose a few pounds, etc. Make 2020 the year you achieve your fitness and health goals! READ MORE

STENTS and Prevention of Heart Attacks

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

Certain dietary practices and a healthy lifestyle have been shown to accomplish naturally for the majority of individuals most of the benefits of medications in the prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, diabetes and heart disease. For those at highest risk, including those with documented established coronary artery disease, maximal lifestyle improvement as well as medication has been the general recommendation of this column.

Recently, the results of a new study of stable heart patients comparing optimal medical therapy (OMT) of coronary artery disease with the invasive approach of STENT placement corroborates this general recommendation. READ MORE

Andrew Weibrecht

By Sandy Caligiore

It’s Wednesday afternoon and Andrew Weibrecht can be found on the first floor of his family’s Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, behind the front desk and the display of his two Olympic medals, learning the hotel’s reservation system.

But if it’s Friday, the Olympic silver and bronze medalist enters the weekly marketing meeting and takes his seat with six other colleagues, including wife Denja, whose father, Jay, was an Olympic ski jumper. Together, the group plots the resort’s future course and branding initiatives. READ MORE