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Adirondack
Whitewater
Hickman
to Defend Title at Freihofer's Run for Women
Whitewater
Derby in North Creek
Storms Cancel Icebreaker Race
Gore & Whiteface 2001-02 Ski Passes
Unit Mgmt Plan for Split Rock Mountain
Avalanche Dangers Still Exist in High Peaks
Adirondack Whitewater
Be guided down some of the Adirondack's most pristine wilderness on the Hudson, Sacandaga, Moose, Black, Salmon and Ausable Rivers. There's something for everyone seeking a thrill on one of the area's rafting rivers. With the generous winter snowfall, the spring of 2001 is expected to be a great whitewater season. So don a wetsuit, climb aboard a raft, grab a paddle and go!
The Hudson, considered one of America's top whitewater rivers, offers challenging "sleigh ride" rapids from Indian Lake to North Creek. The Sacandaga River provides a more relaxing float, from Stewart's Pond to its confluence with the Hudson. The Moose River has its most exciting flow between McKeever and Port Leyden. To the west, the Black and Salmon Rivers are great trips. In the northeast, the Ausable River is accessible for rafting.
The majority of outfitters are located in the North Creek, Indian Lake, Lake Luzerne, and Old Forge areas.
Hickman to Defend Title at Freihofer's Run for Women
Libbie Hickman, who claimed victory in last year's Freihofer's Run for Women will return to Albany on Saturday, June 2 to defend her USA 5K National Championship title. The 36-year-old native of Fort Collins, CO, who finished first last year in 15:35, said that she is excited to be coming back to participate.
"It's terrific that Libbie will be returning," added Freihofer's Run for Women Event Director George Regan, noting that he expects to improve on the 3,085 registrants who took part in last year's 3.1-mile race. For more information on the 2001 Freihofer's Run for Women, Freihofer's Community Walk and Freihofer's Kids' Run, call (518) 273-5552 or go to www.freihofersrun.com.
Whitewater Derby in North Creek
The 44th annual White Water Derby will be held in North Creek on May 5-6. This event is open to competitors who wish to challenge the rapids. Classes include slalom, giant slalom, downriver, canoe and kayak. For those who would rather watch than ride, this is an excellent opportunity to view the witness the daring participants. Call (800) 896-5428 for more details or to register.
Storms Cancel Icebreaker Race
In Saranac Lake, the 17th Annual Icebreaker Canoe Race on the Saranac River was initially rescheduled from March 18th to the 25th, due to a storm that dropped 3 feet of snow. However, organizers were forced to cancel the race altogether because "it never stopped snowing over the next two weeks," according to George DeChant, Public Information Director at the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, "it's an Icebreaker, not a 'snowplow' race." See you in 2002.
Gore & Whiteface 2001-02 Ski Passes
Gore and Whiteface Mountains are offering separate adult non-holiday season pass for $239. This can be used all days of the season, except 12/22-31, 1/19-21, and 2/16-24, but must be purchased by April 23rd.
For those interested in enjoying both Gore and Whiteface, try the adult non-holiday pass for $349, which has the same blackout periods. The adult full season pass for both resorts with no blackout dates is $499. Both packages must be purchased by July 6th.
ORDA will continue to offer the Five Friends Program, the 4-Pack, and various junior, teen and college student packages including the $199 junior or $249 teen passes valid every day of the season at both mountains when bought before November 5th. For more information, call Gore at (518) 251-2411 or Whiteface at (518) 946-2223.
Unit Mgmt Plan for Split Rock Mountain
The DEC announced the initiation of the unit management planning process for the Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest. This state land is located in the Towns of Essex and Westport, along the shores of Lake Champlain. Public participation in the development of the UMP is essential.
Send written comments to Forest Preserve Planner and Manager, James Papero at DEC, PO Box 296, Ray Brook, NY 12977, call (518) 897-1285 or email jpapero@gw.dec.state.ny.us. Join DEC at an Open House on April 3rd at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall from 2-4pm and 5-7pm.
Avalanche Dangers Still Exist in High Peaks
Visitors are encouraged to exercise caution and avoid potentially dangerous areas with significant new snowfall accumulations in the Adirondacks over the past few weeks. Avalanches occur most often after major snowstorms or during extended periods of thaw.
Skiing on slides, which consist of a steep open rock area clear of vegetation and soil, is inherently dangerous, and people traveling in the backcountry are encouraged to learn about avalanche precautions and consider attending professional courses.
In February, DEC closed the High Peak's Avalanche Pass Slide in the Town of Keene, due to an increased potential that a snow avalanche could impact the Avalanche Pass hiking trail located at the foot of the slide. The Avalanche Pass Slide will remain closed throughout the winter due to potential risk of avalanches.
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