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It is satisfying to look back at historical fulcrums and say, “Right there. That’s the moment that changed everything.” From Caesar crossing the Rubicon to start the Roman Civil War,…

A Journey to Boreas Ponds

November 14, 2017

Janelle Hoh

Enjoyment

I find it most exhilarating to hike in the fall. Perhaps it’s the crispness in the air or the fact that the forest has opened up, offering views hidden by…

Five Reasons Why I’m Hiking from Boreas Ponds to the Adirondack Park Agency

November 12, 2017

Tyler Socash

Protection

Boreas Ponds, High Peaks Wilderness

On November 15th I will set off on a journey to keep the entire Boreas Ponds Tract wild, remote, and motor-free. With a backpack full of pro-Wilderness letters, I’ll hike…

Advocate To Walk From Boreas Ponds To November APA Meeting With More Than 1,000 Letters Supporting Full Wilderness Classification

November 2, 2017

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. – Adirondack Wilderness Advocates (AWA) today announced that Tyler Socash, AWA member and activist, will attend the Adirondack Park Agency’s next meeting on November 16th by walking…

Reasons Not to Open Boreas Ponds to Motorized Access

October 30, 2017

Bill Ingersoll

Expansion

During the course of the last year, much has been written about why the Boreas Ponds Tract should be classified as Wilderness by the Adirondack Park Agency (APA), but it…

Paul Schaefer Wilderness Award Acceptance Speech

October 9, 2017

Bill Ingersoll

On behalf of Adirondack Wilderness Advocates, it is an honor to be presented with the Paul Schaefer Wilderness Award. We are thrilled that our efforts in the Boreas Ponds classification…

Comments show wide public support in favor of Wilderness for Boreas Ponds

January 23, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saranac Lake, New York – A local environmental group’s analysis of public comments submitted to the Adirondack Park Agency (APA) has revealed a high level of public…

We Need to Take a Long View

December 24, 2016

Craig McGowan

My first real wilderness experience in the Adirondacks came in 1969 when a group of us climbed Mt. Marcy on a summer weekend. Back then we saw perhaps one or…

Coming to Understand the Boreas Ponds Debate

December 23, 2016

Andy Testo

It has taken me many moons to develop my thoughts on the Boreas Ponds Tract, a large parcel of land within the Adirondack Park that was recently purchased by New…

A Call to Action – If Not You, Who?!?

December 22, 2016

Tyler Socash

Boreas Ponds, High Peaks Wilderness

Why are we attracted to the backcountry? Some go there for exercise and recreation. Others go to take pictures and to breathe the fresh air. But I don’t believe our…

Adirondack Love Affair

December 21, 2016

Kayla White

Expansion