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SARANAC LAKE — Talk to anyone who worked with Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus and they’ll likely have an amazing story to share, like how she found a frostbitten, hypothermic hiker
Mecus, who died in a climbing accident in Alaska last week, leaves legacy that includes some of the most heroic rescues in the Adirondacks.
The state has work to do to make open spaces more equitable, inclusive and accessible, according to a new report.
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation says sharing the news publicly is an attempt to destigmatize mental health struggles.
Olympic medalist turns to the Adirondack backcountry for next challenge Lake Placid Olympic skier Andrew Weibrecht plans to ski all 46 High Peaks for fundraiser FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Panoramic views are one of Andrew Weibrecht's rewards for skiing the 46 Adirondack High Peaks.Andrew WeibrechtShow MoreShow Less 2of3 Olympic ski racer and Lake Placid native Andrew Weibrecht is skiing all of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks as a fund raiser.Andrew WeibrechtShow MoreShow Less 3of3 LAKE PLACID — If hikers, snowshoers or cross-country skiers in the Adirondacks this winter encountered a skier goin...