Beyond the Comfort Zone

Celebrating 40 Years of the Jackrabbit Trail

How Jackrabbit Johannsen’s approach to winter reshaped skiing in North America

Feb 10 • Jenn Woltjen

Five Reasons I Love Adirondack Winters

From frozen lakes and snow-covered trails to mountain towns worth the winter drive

Jan 5 • Jenn Woltjen

Paddling back through time: a journey to the Staghorn Cliffs on Skaneateles Lake

An ancient coral reef turned to stone — and a living warning for what is to come.

Oct 20, 2025 • Jenn Woltjen

The Adirondacks never disappoint: a wild and crazy paddle in the St Regis wilderness

Beaver dams, portages and unplanned adventures

Oct 1, 2025 • Jenn Woltjen

The rest of the story: Dolomitenlauf Cross Country Ski Race in Austria

Did I overcome my fears? Did I conquer the big mountain climbs? Did I survive the steep downhills? Did I finish?

Feb 23, 2025 • Jenn Woltjen

The Dolomitenlauf Cross Country Ski Race in Austria: how did I do?

Was my training and preparation enough to conquer the Dolomites?

Feb 16, 2025 • Jenn Woltjen

Skiing the Jackrabbit Trail in the Adirondacks: tracking the legendary Jackrabbit Johannsen

How a transplanted Norwegian influenced the development of ski trails in North America

Dec 21, 2024 • Jenn Woltjen

A wild & windy paddle at Pine Island

Exploring the water trails on the Outer Banks

Apr 18, 2024 • Jenn Woltjen

A little bit of Finland in the Southern Adirondacks

Escape to a refuge of happiness

Apr 4, 2024 • Jenn Woltjen

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