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IN THIS ISSUE: 1 – Alpine Skiing & Riding: There’s Something for Everyone to Enjoy! 3 – Cross-Country Skiing: Fast and Firm - Local Ski Areas Keep It Rolling 5 – News Briefs & From the Publisher 7 – Nordic Ski & Snowshoe: Stony Pond: Scenic Trails near Minerva & Newcomb 9 – Running & Walking: Spring Training & Racing 11 – Snowshoe & XC Ski: Cascade Lake near Eagle Bay 13 – Athlete Profile: Doggie Paddle for Vets with Jimmy Thomas 14-17 – Calendar of Events: February to April Things to Do! 23 – Race Results: Top Finishers in Recent Races

IN THIS ISSUE:
1 – Alpine Skiing & Riding: There’s Something for Everyone to Enjoy!
3 – Cross-Country Skiing: Fast and Firm - Local Ski Areas Keep It Rolling
5 – News Briefs & From the Publisher
7 – Nordic Ski & Snowshoe: Stony Pond: Scenic Trails near Minerva & Newcomb
9 – Running & Walking: Spring Training & Racing
11 – Snowshoe & XC Ski: Cascade Lake near Eagle Bay
13 – Athlete Profile: Doggie Paddle for Vets with Jimmy Thomas
14-17 – Calendar of Events: February to April Things to Do!
23 – Race Results: Top Finishers in Recent Races

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14 Adirondack Sports<br />

CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />

FEBRUARY TO APRIL <strong>2<strong>02</strong>3</strong><br />

ALPINE SKIING & SNOWBOARDING<br />

FEBRUARY<br />

18 Fire on the Mountain. Night skiing, tubing until 9pm.<br />

Torchlight parade, then fireworks: 9pm. Food/drink,<br />

bonfire, live music. West Mountain, Queensbury.<br />

westmountain.com.<br />

18 Bolesky Bump Off. On Colonel trail, the only freestyle<br />

event held under the lights in the Northeast. Willard<br />

Mountain, Greenwich. willardmountain.com.<br />

18 Neon Lights Laser Show. Free. Set to music in a festive<br />

party atmosphere w/night skiing. Catamount, Hillsdale.<br />

catamountski.com.<br />

18 FebFest & Fireworks. 6-9pm. Bromley, Peru, VT.<br />

bromley.com.<br />

25 Catamount Winter Uphill Challenge. Skin or snowshoe<br />

race. Catamount, Hillsdale. catamountski.com.<br />

25 Snowbox Derby. 11am. Maple Ski Ridge, Schenectady.<br />

mapleskiridge.com.<br />

25 NE Rando Race Series: Thunderbolt. Mt. Greylock,<br />

Lanesboro, MA. skireg.com.<br />

25-26 Kare Anderson Telemark Festival. 8:30am. Bromley,<br />

Peru, VT. bromley.com.<br />

27 STRIDE 100K Vertical Challenge. Jiminy Peak, Hancock,<br />

MA. jiminypeak.com.<br />

27-3/5 Passholder Appreciation Week. Gore Mountain,<br />

North Creek. goremountain.com.<br />

MARCH<br />

4 Albany Ski Club: Race Day at Willard. 8:30am. All<br />

racers/skiers welcome. Willard Mountain, Greenwich.<br />

Info: albanyskiclub.com.<br />

4 Springfest Banked Slalom. Ski/ride course for cool<br />

prizes. Whiteface, Wilmington. whiteface.com.<br />

4 Cardboard Sled Race. Oak Mountain, Speculator.<br />

oakmountainski.com.<br />

Listings with bold type, more details, and beyond the three-month range are advertisers<br />

in this issue. Ad rates and design services are budget-friendly. To promote your event in the<br />

next issue and Weekly emails, contact us at 518-877-8788 or info@<strong>adk</strong><strong>sports</strong>.com. Thank you!<br />

4-6 Avalanche Education Level 1 & Companion Rescue<br />

Course. Keene Valley. nemountaineering.com.<br />

5 USASA ADK: Boarder & Skier Cross #3. All ages welcome.<br />

Arena trail. Gore Mountain, North Creek. usasa.org.<br />

5 Wounded Warrior Snowfest. Jiminy Peak, Hancock, MA.<br />

jiminypeak.com.<br />

5 Family Race Day. 10:30am-12:30pm. Bromley, Peru, VT.<br />

bromley.com.<br />

11 Kunjamuk Slalom Fun Race. Oak Mountain, Speculator.<br />

oakmountainski.com.<br />

11 Spring Splash: Pond Skimming Contest. Catamount,<br />

Hillsdale. catamountski.com.<br />

11 Vertical Challenge. Pico, Killington, VT. killington.com<br />

11 USASA ADK: Slopestyle #3. All ages welcome. Gore<br />

Mountain, North Creek. usasa.org.<br />

12 USASA ADK: Rail Jam #2 & 3. Double rail jam. Gore<br />

Mountain, North Creek. usasa.org.<br />

18 Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt. Gore Mountain, North<br />

Creek. goremountain.com.<br />

18 STRIDE’s Great Race (Adaptive) & Jiminy Spring Fling w/<br />

cardboard box derby, fun kids’ races & pond skimming<br />

contest. Jiminy Peak, Hancock, MA. jiminypeak.com.<br />

18 Cardboard Sled Derby Fundraiser. Royal Mountain,<br />

Caroga Lake. royalmountain.com.<br />

25 Maple Day. Maple syrup related events. Gore Mountain,<br />

North Creek. goremountain.com.<br />

25 Pond Skimming. Oak Mountain, Speculator.<br />

oakmountainski.com.<br />

APRIL<br />

1 Straight Brook Saturday Spring Fest. Gore Mountain,<br />

North Creek. goremountain.com.<br />

BICYCLING: ROAD & OFF-ROAD<br />

ONGOING<br />

Daily MHCC Group Bike Rides. 300 rides per year. All<br />

welcome. Capital Region. Info & membership:<br />

mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org.<br />

FEBRUARY<br />

18-19 Salsa Fat Bikes: Demo Weekend w/High Peaks<br />

Cyclery. 10am-3pm. Mukluk & Beargrease<br />

models. Scotts Cobble Nordic Center, Lake Placid.<br />

highpeakscyclery.com.<br />

26 3rd SnowBike Festival. 15M/7M races & 1hr ride. Bearpen<br />

Mountain Sports, Prattsville. bikereg.com.<br />

MARCH<br />

5 IditaFAT Winter Fatbike Festival. 9am. 12K or 25/50K<br />

if conditions. CCC Camp, Winona Forest, Mannsville.<br />

winonaforest.com.<br />

18-19 17th Adirondack Sports Summer Expo. Sat:<br />

10am-5pm. Sun: 10am-4pm. Free. 200 exhibitors.<br />

Upstate NY’s run, bike, tri, paddle & hike show. Plus,<br />

health, fitness & travel. Saratoga City Center, Saratoga<br />

Springs. <strong>adk</strong><strong>sports</strong>.com/summer-expo.<br />

APRIL<br />

7 World Ride MTB Movie Night. 6:30pm. Empire women<br />

globally thru mtn biking. Presented by Rick’s Bike Shop.<br />

Proceeds to World Ride. Awesome films, snacks, raffles.<br />

Park Theater, Glens Falls. facebook.com/ricksbikeshop.<br />

15 2nd Toad Strangler Gravel Grinder. Reg.: 12/17, 8am.<br />

40M: 10am. Family 10M ride: 11am. Flow Riders kids’<br />

race: 1:30pm. Crellin Park, Chatham. bikereg.com.<br />

22 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race<br />

Series #1. Also: 4/29. Coxsackie. bikereg.com.<br />

29 CBRC Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race<br />

Series #2. Also: 4/29. Coxsackie. bikereg.com.<br />

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Join our <strong>2<strong>02</strong>3</strong> lineup of cycling events!<br />

We’re excited to bring you a mix of fully-supported<br />

road, gravel, and casual events for all riders<br />

Saturday, May 6 | Third annual<br />

Great North Battenkill Valley – Cambridge<br />

Three gravel distances and one paved course in the heart<br />

of the Battenkill Valley. From the founders of the Tour of the<br />

Battenkill (now owned by Gannett Media). Local food, beer,<br />

desserts, entertainment all included!<br />

Saturday, August 12 | 16th annual<br />

Tour of the Catskills – Tannersville<br />

Three road distances with challenging climbs in the Great<br />

Northern Catskills, including the infamous Devil’s Kitchen<br />

climb. After party at the Last Chance Cafe!<br />

Louis Garneau<br />

snowshoes<br />

on deep discount!<br />

Bikes<br />

on Sale!<br />

Saturday, October 7 | Second annual<br />

Tour de Vine – Cambridge<br />

Casual, supported tour of the Upper Hudson and Battenkill<br />

valleys. Tasting stops at local wineries, cideries, distilleries<br />

and breweries! Concierge service to transport wine/merch<br />

purchases back to the finish.<br />

All rides are fully supported with aid stations, sag vans, and moto mechanical support.<br />

3149 Route 7, Pittstown 10 min east of Troy<br />

(518) 663-0083 • TomhannockBicycles.com<br />

Tu/W/F 10-6,<br />

Th 10-7, Sat 10-5,<br />

Closed Sun/Mon<br />

Register today! AnthemSportsTours.com

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