Excited for Spring Races

By Mona Kulkarni Caron

After months of bundling up, warm-weather running is just around the corner. That first run when you feel the sun on your face, the breeze on your arms and legs, and take in the sights and sounds of spring – they’re all great reminders of why we run. Check out the full array of races on the calendar in May and get excited about these great spring races! READ MORE

Raquette Falls

By Bill Ingersoll

This under-appreciated hike along the Raquette River passes no fewer than five lean-tos, including one just 0.2-mile from the trailhead and another unassuming shelter within spitting distance of a ranger station. If you are dead-set on camping in a lean-to on your next adventure, few hiking routes are this well endowed with options. READ MORE

Triathlon Season is Here!

By Darryl Caron

The Capital Region’s multisport clubs are excited to reconvene their members through weekly open-water swims, bike and run training, social events, and triathlon, duathlon and aquabike races of all distances at various locations, near and far. READ MORE

Ian Klepetar

By Dave Kraus

“I understand that I’m not the traditional athlete,” says Ian Klepetar in an email about his interview for this story.

And he’s right. Ian’s upbringing near Saratoga Springs included some kids team sports including Little League baseball and youth soccer. But by his senior year in high school his outdoor upbringing and pursuits had turned him on to mountain biking, skiing, and the outdoors. READ MORE

Changes in Latitude and Attitude – Falkland Islands and Antarctica

By Dave Kraus

As a long-time newspaper photojournalist, I’ve had to photograph and deal with all kinds of people in all kinds of places. So, when I semi-retired three years ago I began exploring other areas of photography and made it a personal goal to go on this bucket list trip to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic. But I never thought it would actually happen until I found this tour from Muench Photo Workshops that would let me explore this incredible part of the world with fellow photographers under conditions designed just for shooters. While things ended up not going exactly as planned, the results exceeded all my expectations. READ MORE

Join the Adirondack Paddling Symposium

By Danny Mongno

With so many amazing places to explore by paddle power, becoming more efficient and gaining more confidence will only help you get the most out of your adventures. This was the simple goal behind the Adirondack Paddling Symposium: Helping beginner and intermediate paddlers build skills to further their paddling enjoyment. Now in its fourth year, the mission continues as pack canoeists, kayakers and canoeists make the trip to the gorgeous waterways of Saranac Lake on Friday-Monday, June 14-17. READ MORE

Capital Bicycle Racing Club – A Nationally Recognized Junior Team

By Jessica Hanna

The Capital Bicycle Racing Club is a local group of riders focused on providing opportunities for its members. The group aims to promote the sport of amateur bicycle racing and to advance the interests of cycling through organized races, coaching and training events. While CBRC began as an organization for adult riders, they have developed a nationally recognized junior cycling team in the areas of road and cyclocross racing. READ MORE

A Tribute to Mountaineer Nola Royce

By Sonja Stark

“If you’re serious about peak-bagging, you need to have the right gear,” she said, lending me one of her hiking poles. My kneecaps writhed in pain as we descended the steep, uneven terrain of the Adirondacks. It relieved the pressure but it was still torture. This wouldn’t be the first time Nola’s momentum on the mountains put mine to shame. READ MORE

Always Think Feet First

By Dr. Tim Maggs

“Oh, everyone doesn’t need orthotics.” This was the response I got from a top chiropractic researcher after reading an article authored by me and Dr. Terry Yochum in 2011, “100% of My Patients Get Orthotics. What About Yours?”

In 2011, this article was the by-product of Dr. Yochum, a leading chiropractic radiologist, and me lecturing together many times, and him hearing my reasoning, case studies and experience with orthotics and patients. At breakfast one morning, he suggested we write the article. Evidently, it made sense to him. READ MORE

From the Pond to the Streets – This Earth Day, it’s time to pick up a shovel and get to work

By Robin Wall Kimmerer

Editor’s note: In 2020, on the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, Sierra: The magazine of the Sierra Club asked bestselling author and scientist Robin Wall Kimmerer to share some thoughts about how to revitalize the unofficial environmental holiday. Her thoughts are just as wise today as they were four years ago, and so Adirondack Sports is republishing her Sierra essay to mark Earth Day 2024. READ MORE