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…
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*…