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This time, it’s the weather. “The rain is having a tremendous impact on our outdoor festival,” said Nicole Tomasofky, director of marketing and communications at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Persistent rainfall forced the Pillow to cancel 10 out of its 20 performances — with refunds to patrons — within the first two weeks of its outdoor-only summer season. Other outdoor work is a struggle. “When it’s wet, we can’t,” said Tom Zanconato, owner of Zanconato Paving & Sealcoating in Pittsfield. “You should not sealcoat or crack seal when it�...

Friday, May 14, 2021 - 8:56 am Local author William Hill will lead two historical hikes on local trails Saturday and Sunday. He will be the guide for the Lampson Falls hike on Saturday, May 15 and Catamount Mountain on Sunday.Interested hikers can meet him at 10 a.m. at the hike’s trailhead. The Massena Public Library and the Nicandri Nature Center are partnering to provide opportunities for families and individuals to promote outdoor hiking activities this spring, including hikes. William C. Hill is author of “Hiking: The Trail to Yesterday, a Collection of Northern ...

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Buy One Pass And Ski Or Ride At 61 Resorts Can you imagine being able to ski or ride on 61 different resorts by simply buying one pass. I know what you're thinking... "This has to be super expensive". The truth of the matter is that I was blown away at how affordable the Indy Pass really is. I was even more impressed at how many resorts are now participating in Idaho. In a press release sent out today I learned that " Soldier Mountain Ski Area in Fairfield, Idaho, and Pomerelle Mountain Resort in Albion, Idaho, have joined the Indy Pass, and each resort will provide Indy Pass holders with t...

Spencer Morrissey heads up Wilmington Peak. (Photo provided) To approach Wilmington Peak from the south you should use this approach for the best direct access. From the trailhead the trail starts out on a flat course before gaining elevation and settled water. This route can be a very wet hike most times of the year. During the rainy season it can have running water on the trail. The climb along the trail at this point starts to get very steep before topping on the shoulder of Morgan Mountain to your right. From the top of the pass the trail descends along a steady course to the shore of...