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14 Adirondack Sports CALENDAR OF EVENTS CONT. FROM PG 13 14-15 1st Not Your Average Mother Runner Virtual Half-Marathon & 5K Run/Walk. Portion of proceeds to YWCA. Run road/ trail anywhere. Lisa DeLugo: 518-209-5571. notyouraveragemotherrunner.com. 15 1st Upstate Classic. Half & Full Marathon: 8:30am. 5K: 9:15am. Virtual option. Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont. upstateclassic.com. 20-22 Girls on the Run: Virtual 5K. Run, walk or roll your way. Albany or anywhere. gotrcr.org. 21-29 Ellis Medicine Cardiac Classic Virtual 5K. Schenectady or anywhere. ellismedicine.org/ cardiac-classic. 22 Turkey Raffle Run. Canceled. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com. 22-28 Running of the Turkeys. Virtual 5K run/walk. Fisher Elementary School, Arlington, VT or anywhere. itsyourrace.com. 24-28 Cohoes Turkey Trot. Virtual. 3.5M run/walk. Cohoes or anywhere. zippyreg.com. 25-29 Christopher Dailey Turkey Trot 5K Virtual Race. 5K run/walk when/where it works for your Thanksgiving. Proceeds benefit Christopher Dailey Foundation. Saratoga Springs or anywhere. zippyreg.com/cdtt. 26-28 Virtual Troy Turkey Trot. Virtual 5K, 10K, Turkey Walk & Grade School Mile. Run real time at 10am Thanksgiving or anytime 11/26-28 to be in results. Use TTT app to run “together” from anywhere. Individual, family, team & costume awards. Proceeds benefit Regional Food Bank of NENY & St. Joseph’s House/ Shelter. troyturkeytrot.com. 26 Clifton Park Beer Runners Turkey Trot 10K. 9am. Clifton Common, Clifton Park. facebook.com. 26 OurTowne Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. Virtual. Run/walk marked course from 8am-6pm. Bethlehem Middle School, Delmar. ourtownebethlehem.com. 26 St George’s Turkey Trot 5K. Canceled. St. George’s School, Clifton Park. stgeorgeschoolcp.org. 28 Run Off That Turkey Trot 5K. Canceled. Altamont. facebook.com. DECEMBER 1-31 Albany Last Run 5K. Virtual. Albany or anywhere. zippyreg.com. 6 ARE Adventure Race. 11am. 4-8M. An insane, natural adventure in the Adirondacks. Dippikill Wilderness Retreat, Warrensburg. zippyreg.com. 6 Reindeer Run 4-Mile Road Race. Canceled. SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury. adirondackrunners.org. 12 Gore Ski Bowl 5K Snowshoe Race. 2pm. Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek. goremountain.com. 13 Doug Bowden Winter Series. Canceled. 3M/15K. University at Albany, Albany. hmrrc.com. 19 Holiday Classic 5K Run. Canceled. Altamont. facebook.com. 31 Saratoga Arts’ First Night 5K. Canceled. Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. saratoga-arts.org. JANUARY 12-2/16 Gore 5K Citizen Races. Tuesday eves: 6pm. XC skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking. Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek. goremountain.com. 12 Grafton Trails 10K Snowshoe Race. Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center, VT. Mike Owens: 802-843-2350. graftonponds.com. 17 Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe 5K & 10K Snowshoe Races. 10:30am. Kids’ 0.5M Snowshoe Scramble: 10am. New Land Trust, Town of Saranac. cockadoodleshoe.com. 23 Gurney Lane Snowshoe Hike/Race & Fat Bike Rides/Races. 5K snowshoe: 10am. Fun group bike ride: 12pm. 10M & 5M bike races: 1pm. Frozen Ring Donut Bike Race: 2:30pm. Gurney Lane Recreation Area, Queensbury. runreg.com & bikereg.com. ■ places ntals St. Regis Canoe Outfitters Helping people fall in love with wild places since 1984... ◾ Lightweight Canoe & Kayaks Rentals ◾ Quality Camping Gear Rentals ◾ Shuttles, Maps, Guidebooks ◾ Guided Trips & Instruction 73 Dorsey Street • Saranac Lake 518-891-1838 www.canoeoutfitters.com Gear-To-Go Tandems NEW YORK’S LARGEST TANDEM BICYCLE SHOP Expertise, free instruction, tips & test rides 1 Dahinda Rd, Saranac Lake 518-891-1869 • gtgtandems.com Cold Water Kills! NYS Navigation Law: Must wear your life jacket from November 1-May 1. Smart paddlers wear their life jackets if the water is less than 60°F tfitters et Y s.com NEW Read current & back issues of the multimedia magazine, free! Flipbook pages for computer, phone, tablet Ad/article links, video, audio & more! Share stories on social media AdkSports.com Reach 50,000 Sports, Health, Fitness, Recreation & Travel Enthusiasts Monthly! Advertise effectively with US! DEC AD DEADLINE 11/30 Contact Darryl: (518) 877-8788 Darryl@AdkSports.com Media Kit: AdkSports.com We Wear Ours! . . . Do You? Wear Your Life Jacket! Paul E. Lemanski, MD, PLLC Fellow, American College of Physicians Practicing Internal Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Accepting new and existing patients as well as referrals for consultation: Weight loss and obesity management • Optimizing lipids • Statin intolerant patients Hypertension • Prehypertension management with lifestyle Type-2 diabetes prevention and remission • C-PAP intolerant sleep apnea Rx GERD with minimal or no medication 2 Executive Park Dr, Albany | 518-456-4200 | CenterForPreventiveMedicine.com WearItNewYork.com nysparks.com Scan for a free online Paddle Safety Course Fall Adir Sport and Fitness AD.indd 1 3/27/15 10:34 AM
HIKING, XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING NOVEMBER 2020 15 Prepare for Late Fall Adventures By Rich Macha PHOTOS BY RICH MACHA PICK A NICE WEATHER DAY, PROPERLY OUTFITTED, AND YOU’LL BE REWARDED. SPIKES GIVE YOU BETTER TRACTION AND ARE RECOMMENDED IN SLIPPERY OR ICY CONDITIONS. YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND SHOULD WEAR BRIGHT COLORS DURING HUNTING SEASON. AN INSULATED PAD, WHETHER SHORT OR LONG, CAN MAKE FOR A COMFORTABLE BREAK. A NOVEMBER PADDLE ON LAKE PLACID. The fall foliage season has ended and we are now in the fall “it’s beginning to feel a lot like winter” season, but there is no reason we have to curtail our outdoor activities as long as we prepare ourselves accordingly. Weatherwise, November can be all over the place, with the possibility of some warm sunny days but some brisk and breezy days are also highly likely. December weather, especially in the Adirondacks, takes a big step toward winter. So, whether you plan to hike, paddle or ski, now is the time to plan and prepare for the possibilities. In Albany last year, 45% (27.9”) of the seasonal snowfall fell in December, most of it at the beginning of the month. Whereas, in the central Adirondacks, Indian Lake received close to average snowfalls, with 22” in December, 30” in January, and 29” in February. This year, winter has already fired off some early warning shots with a coating of snow in late October, which quickly melted in lower elevations, but hung around at higher elevations. With over two months to go, there has already been a yearly record of rescues by NYS DEC Forest Rangers in Regions 5 and 6, which encompass the Adirondack Park and surrounding areas. This corresponds to an increase in the number of folks participating in outdoor recreation. Most commonly, the rescues involved injured hikers or lost hikers – many of these incidents were preventable had the hikers planned and prepared appropriately. With colder weather, the margin for error becomes greater and the consequences more dire. Keep in mind that fall is also hunting season. Northern Zone (basically, north of Saratoga Springs and NY Route 29) deer hunting season has begun and lasts through December 6, and Southern Zone season goes from November 21 through December 13. During this time, it is best to wear bright colors, preferably blaze orange – the same goes for your dog too. Note also that snowmobiles are not allowed on state land until these hunting seasons are over. You should avoid wearing cotton clothing whenever perspiration or any other kind of water is involved since cotton has no insulative properties when wet and consequently it can suck the heat right out of you. Dressing in layers gives you the ability to minimize sweating and regulate your body heat. Gaiters keep snow and debris from entering your boots, plus they keep the legs of your pants from getting wet. I seldom go out without at least four pairs of gloves and mittens – they can be mixed and matched to keep my fingers warm and I will have some backups if a pair gets wet. There are several items that should be in your pack yearround, often referred to as the “10 Essentials” – a whistle, map, compass, water, food/snacks, extra socks and warm clothing, rain/wind gear, headlamp plus extra batteries, first aid kit, knife (utility tool or Swiss Army have useful extras), toilet paper, a zip bag for trash (including used toilet paper), space blanket, fire-starting kit, and some duct tape for repairs in the field (I also bring some wire and a couple of hose clamps). A GPS can be beneficial but you should still bring a paper map and compass. Cellphones can be helpful in an emergency but service is spotty in the backcountry and batteries do run down, so a phone should not be depended upon as a substitute for poor planning and preparation. Until things change, bring some hand sanitizer and a mask to wear whenever you can’t maintain a good distance from others. A vacuum flask of hot chocolate or tea can be just the ticket with lunch in cool weather. When you stop for a break, you will be more comfortable if you throw on some warmer clothing before you get cold – don’t wait until you are cold before doing so. Chemical hand and toe warmers are inexpensive and come in handy to warm up the extremities – most will last for six or more hours – that’s cheap insurance. Bring an insulated pad to sit on during breaks. Newly-fallen leaves or snow can obscure the foot tread on trails and make the way less obvious – you need to pay more overall attention en route. The leaves can also be slippery, especially when wet. Hiking poles are recommended for stability, plus they will help save your knees in the long term, especially when going downhill. If temperatures have recently dropped below freezing, ice could have formed in the trail, so the use of trail crampons, not quite as aggressive as fullon ice crampons – and often referred to as microspikes these days – are highly recommended for those times. Kahtoola MICROspikes started this trend, Hillsound Trail Crampons have become favorites of many High Peaks hikers, and Black Diamond has also come forth with some offerings in this vein. The better informed you are, the better the experience. Check guidebooks for route descriptions and what to look out for before you head out. For the price of a restaurant dinner, a guidebook, written by someone who has done more research on the subject than most anyone, provides a great long-term investment – and still outdoes most everything you can find online. For the Adirondacks, there are two series of guidebooks: the ‘Discover the Adirondacks’ series by Bill Ingersoll and the series by the Adirondack Mountain Club. Both are great for hiking information, but the Discover books do add more off-trail and paddling destinations. The NYSDEC website is the best online resource for what to bring and for the rules and regulations that pertain to the area you plan to visit. Backcountry conditions for the Adirondacks: dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/7865.html. Backcountry conditions for the Catskills: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/108207.html. These websites are updated by Thursday evening on a weekly basis. According to a recent survey, the alltrails.com website and app have become the most popular source of info for many Adirondack hikers these days but I find it often has errors and lacks detail, so I tend to think of it as a supplementary source rather than a primary source of information. Check your gear for wear and tear before leaving the house. Look over your boots to make sure the soles are not delaminating, check the straps on your snowshoes, and look over your skis for any weaknesses. You certainly don’t want to be five miles out and have something break on you. Late fall can still be attractive to some paddlers but I only recommend it for those who have advanced self and assisted rescue skills, a good comprehension of cold water survival, and to those who wear a dry or wet suit. I have a thinking process which I call “Three Good Reasons” that I go through before deciding to paddle: if I can think of three good reasons not to paddle, then I should do something land-based. For example, I once went to Cedar River Flow in early December and started out from Wakely Dam in my solo canoe. When I got out into the main part of the flow the wind was blowing fairly hard and was not making things easy. The water was very cold, I was paddling by myself, and the wind was a problem: three good reasons not to continue, so I turned around and went for a hike instead. It’s not a good thing to spend too much time on your butt so do your homework, assemble the proper gear and clothing, and get out and enjoy some fresh air. A lover of wild places, Rich Macha has led many trips for the Adirondack Mountain Club, and has spent 20 years in the paddlesport/snowsport business. More of Rich’s adventures can be found at northeastwild.blogspot.com.
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