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My lattest blog is about a climber going in to the Seward Range. Pictures from the top of the world. Face book mania has struck Tupper Lake so I'm moving my post to my Business page.

Snow Machines At the Park

These guys had a great ride. They arrived on Thursday Feb 18 and plan on checking out tomorrow Sunday Feb 21. Did 165 miles on Friday not so many today returned while still light out for a great dinner at one of Tupper Lakes great restaurants.

Big Tupper

How exciting to have The Big Tupper Ski Hill up and running. The all volunteer work force is amazing. Compliment them when you get there!

Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Announces
MOUNTAIN MUSIC MELTDOWN

13 Bands Playing Over Two Days!
Ø Dark Star Orchestra (recreating The Grateful Dead!)
Ø Chris Hillman Band (of The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, etc.)
Ø Donna The Buffalo
Ø The Zen Tricksters
Ø King Wilkie

And much, much more!
August 9 & 10 2008
North Country Community College’s Soccer Field
Tickets – on sale at the Chamber
Sat. 08/09: $28 in advance / $34 at the gate
Sun. 08/10: $34 in advance / $39 at the gate
Two-Day Ticket: $55 in advance / $59 at the gate
For more information, contact the Chamber
518-891-1990 or by e-mail at info@saranaclake.com

Saranac Lake concert Series

Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Announces Its Annual Friday Night Concert Series
To Be Held At Riverside Park in Saranac Lake
Every Friday Night Starting at 7 p.m.
(Rain Site: Town of Harriestown Town Hall)

SCHEDULE
Friday, July 4
Adirondack Jazz
Sponsored by: Curtis Lumber, Adirondack Motel & McDonald’s

Friday, July 11
Dewanatron
Experimental, Electro & Acoustic Music
Sponsored by: Stewart’s

Friday, July 18
35th Parallel
Middle Eastern, North Indian, North African, Mediterranean & American Sounds

Friday, July 25
Russ Bailey & Crow Party
Blues, Rock & Experimental
Sponsored by: Shrader General Contracting & Adirondack Motel

Friday, August 1
Radoslav Lorkovic
Classical & Jazz Styles to Blues, Country & Soul
Sponsored by: Wilkins Insurance Agency

Friday, August 8
Phil Henry
Funky, Folk-Art Acoustic Original Music

Friday, August 15
Searson
High-Energy Roots / Pop Music
Sponsored by Northbrook Lodge

Friday, August 22
Mike & Ruthy
Original Songs & Classic Favorites
Sponsored by: Best Western Mountain Lake Inn

Guide Boat Race

PRESS RELEASE

Hanmer Guide Boat Races Return for a 46^th Edition

Saranac Lake (NY) - The 46^th Annual Willard Hanmer Guideboat Races will take place on Sunday July 6^th at Riverside Park in Saranac Lake. The races will start at 11 a.m. with registration starting at 10 a.m. Pre-registration packets are available at Guide Boat Realty, 191 River St., Saranac Lake, 518-891-1144 or at the Saranac Lake area Chamber of Commerce office, 518-891-1990.

Race categories include a one-person guideboat race that will involve about a ¼ mile carry; a two-person race which will involve a change of seats by the rower and paddler; a fledgling race for those under 16; women’s race; and a granddaddy race where the contestants combined ages must exceed 100 years.

This year’s event will also include a canoe race, a “rubba-dubb” race with four or more paddlers in a recreational canoe.

There will be prize money of $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place and a bonus: $100 for the fastest traditional guideboat.

The race is sponsored by Guide Boat Realty, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, The Woodward Boatshop, The Doyle Boatshop and Bear Essentials.

The 46^th annual Hanmer Race is held in conjunction with the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s Great Adirondack Days.

For more information, please contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990 or by e-mail at info@saranaclake.com.

Hiking Trail conditions

Picture above is of Cascade Falls taken 4-22-08. At that time the trail was very muddy with lots of fallen tree and branches but the crew was in there cutting them back. Also the beaver were active on the falls end of the lake so it will continue to be quite wet back there.
Had a great climb up Panther Mt. on 4-28-08. Encounter a little mud near summit. Otherwise the trail is great. Ice storm damage minimal compared to other trails I've been on this month. Unfortunately I did not bring my camera. You could tell how high the water is by the width of the Saranac river. I don't believe i had seen it so wide from that view before!

Cross country Ski

this was taken on the Deer Pond Loop.
the Skiing is still lots of fun. Easter may be a great opportunity to come enjoy the trails.

I recieved this E-mail today from a lovely couple who came to do some winter exploring.

Staying at the Park Place Motel was so peaceful and yet so exciting, I want to thank our hosts as they were so kind to let us borrow their snow shoes. What an experience! Having the ability to walk on top of the deepest of snow was so neat, and it was the first time for the both of us. I have stayed at the Park Place before and definitely will stay there again, they are the best! Thank you Maggie and the Mr.(sorry I didn't catch his name), we both really had fun.
See photos of their adventure!

- Jennifer & Jason

Rochester, NY

It's Winter in Tupper

The 2008 winter season is shaping up to be a great one.
We have had many winter Hikers/snowshoers already and
a few Cross country Skiers.
Also this week some Ice Fisherman.
Come join the fun!