November Racing – Fall Classics for All

By Kristen Hislop

Fall in the Northeast brings the most amazing running weather. We have beautiful foliage with cool, crisp mornings. Our running community is lucky to have some awesome events to choose from that support incredible organizations. Post Covid, we lost some events, but as you’ll see with the slate that we are profiling, some are celebrating 15 and even 47 years! Get registered for a fun fall and support our sport. Not interested in running or walking, then jump in to volunteer. Volunteering offers a way to stay involved, meet some great people, cheer on athletes, and support local nonprofits. READ MORE

Nun-da-ga-o Ridge – An Outstanding Fall Hike

By Bill Ingersoll

Maps of the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness tell an unfortunate story: that these mountains were once not viewed in terms of their wildness, but in terms of the resources that people hoped might be extracted from them. Thus we have inherited today a region full of features named Potash Mountain, Soda Range, Coal Dirt Hill, Spruce Mill Brook, Big Slash Mountain, and Limekiln Mountain. These were not places for adventure or romantic contemplation of the sublime, but places where commodities were to be exploited. This historical ambivalence perhaps explains the current scenario, in which only a patch of wilderness remains preserved – almost all of it in the highest reaches of the range. READ MORE

Minnewaska State Park Preserve – Carriage Roads with Scenic Views to Extend Your Season

By Dave Kraus

Whether you are a dirt riding newbie or an experienced “graveler,” there’s a perfect place in upstate to ride on well-maintained, unpaved roads while enjoying some of the most spectacular scenery you will find anywhere. Located in Ulster County, Minnewaska State Park Preserve perches on almost 22,000 acres of pristine parkland on top of the Shawangunks Ridge between the Hudson River and the Catskills. READ MORE

PBJ – Self-Discovery by Adventuring Together

By Pamela Delsignore & Jen Ferriss

Back in April 2020, when time was all we had, an idea was born and collaboratively developed on a spreadsheet – The PBJ Challenge. Pam DelSignore, Beth Post, and Jen Ferriss (PBJ), running friends and members of the Saratoga Stryders, would test the limits of their athletic abilities, try something new or revisit a past goal. READ MORE

Andy Williams

By Dave Kraus

Exercise has made a world of difference in Andy Williams’ life, and he’s now enjoying that difference all over the world. As one of the founding partners of Muench Workshops, he takes guests – and his own fitness routine – on photography-centered tours to locations including Alaska, Madagascar, Kenya, Cuba, Slovenia, and the Galapagos Islands. READ MORE