State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers responded to injured and unprepared hikers in treacherous icy, snowy and rainy conditions through
(Editor’s Note: Brian McClellan of Olean, N.Y. is curator of the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias and part-time Olean Times Herald staffer. He’s also now a Adirondack High Peaks 46er.)
(Editor’s Note: Brian McClellan of Olean is curator of the Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias and part-time Times Herald staffer. He’s also now an Adirondack High Peaks 46er.)
LAKE PLACID There’s a euphoric feeling that comes with climbing past the treeline of an alpine summit. The gusts of cool air wafting over your damp shi