The DEC and the APA are taking concurrent public comments around the proposed amendments to the High Peaks Unit Management Plan and the Vanderwhacker Wild Forest Unit Management Plan. Downloadable PDF’s of both Unit Management Plans (UMP’s) can be found here: High Peaks UMP Vanderwhacker UMP There are a lot of good things for climbing…
Good winter trail etiquette means using snowshoes or skis on any DEC designated trails when there is 8” of snow or more. In fact, when there is 8″ of snow or more in the High Peaks Wilderness, snowshoe/ski use is the law. Snowshoe and ski use is ESPECIALLY important when using a designated ski trail…
Below is a summary statement that was publicly submitted to the DEC during the 12/7/2017 informational/public comment meeting on the draft Sentinel Range Wilderness Area UMP. December 7, 2017 My name is Will Roth, and I represent the Adirondack Climbers Coalition (ACC). I work locally, year round as a Rock and Ice Climbing Guide for…
Below are specific comments submitted to the DEC on the draft Sentinel Range Wilderness Area UMP. Will Roth Saranac Lake, NY 12983 December 7, 2017 Steve Guglielmi Forester DEC PO Box 296/ 1115 State Route 86 Ray Brook, NY 12977 Dear Mr. Guglielmi, I’m writing you on behalf of the Adirondack Climbers Coalition…
Owl’s Head Mountain has been a popular rock climbing destination since the 1950s. It has an open rock summit with pretty views, and a collection of crack climbs that is especially popular for toproping and beginners. It is also a popular destination for hiking. As any local can tell you, and the lines of cars…
The draft UMP for the Sentinel Range is here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/sentinelump.pdf There is a summary article here: https://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2017/11/dec-seeks-comments-new-route-73-parking-plan.html The Giant/Dix UMP (2004) is here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/giant1.pdf The High Peaks UMP (1999) is here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/hpwump.pdf The Taylor Pond UMP (2013) which includes Poke-O Moonshine is here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_forests_pdf/tpmcump.pdf The climber response to the Taylor Pond UMP (was submitted *after*…