Women Helping Women – Local XC Events Make Skiing Accessible, Not Competitive

By Alex Kochon

It’s 2023. Women aren’t content with a typical ladies’ night; they need a full day of socializing and laughter. And why not throw on a pair of skis and do something healthy while they’re at it? READ MORE

Snowshoe Racing Season – Not Your Parents’ Snowshoes

By Laura Clark

This may be the perfect year to ditch your preconceived notion of snowshoes. Unless you are hiking the backcountry carrying a heavy pack, there is no reason to duckwalk in giant sized-by-weight snowshoes. For most outings, whether hiking or running, a shorter, lighter model will serve you just as well. With a three-minute learning curve, and relatively inexpensive gear, the cost is minimal. There is no need to be afraid to sign up for a race as most folks will alternate running with hiking, especially on the hills. Bid farewell to icy roads and skidding cars and relax in a natural setting. READ MORE

Hoffman Notch Wilderness

By Rich Macha

The 38,488-acre Hoffman Notch Wilderness is located northwest of Schroon Lake – it is bordered on its east by the Adirondack Northway (I-87), on the north by Blue Ridge Road, and Hoffman Road to its south. For the winter adventurer, the area offers some easy to moderate trails to check out on skis or snowshoes, as well as some special rewards for the explorer who is willing to venture off the official trails. READ MORE

An Important New Test – Beyond Routine Cholesterol Testing

By Paul E. Lemanski, MD, MS, FACP

Medicines are a mainstay of American life and the healthcare system not only because they are perceived to work by the individuals taking them, but also because their benefit may be shown by the objective assessment of scientific study. Clinical research trials have shown that some of the medicines of Western science may reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular death. READ MORE

Fireside Reads

By Laura Clark

What better way to relax after a cold winter’s day of outdoor sports than snuggling near a warm fire, book in one hand and a hot beverage in the other? Or, better still, take a day off to simply recharge your mental batteries. READ MORE

ATHLETE PROFILE – Reprinted in memorial, originally published March 2006

Frederica “Freddie” Anderson – Legendary ski instructor dies at 101

by Shannon Brescher Shea

It’s early March 2006, and Frederica Anderson smiles as she’s closely watching a line of young skiers snaking back and forth down the bunny hill. She turns her own skis down the slope, and follows the students with the grace one can only have after 82 years spent on skis. READ MORE