Freedom in the Wilds: A Saga of the AdirondacksA history and a look at the possible future of the Adirondack area of New York and protecting it as a wilderness perserve and state park. |
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Page 110
... snow had muffled any approaching steps . A tall gaunt man , whose dark clothes were powdered with snow , stood outside on peculiar ski - like snowshoes . In rather broken English he intro- duced himself as " Father Niccole , sky - pilot ...
... snow had muffled any approaching steps . A tall gaunt man , whose dark clothes were powdered with snow , stood outside on peculiar ski - like snowshoes . In rather broken English he intro- duced himself as " Father Niccole , sky - pilot ...
Page 112
... snow and ac- cumulated far less snow on top with each step or glide . He pointed out the advantages they had over skis in mountain country - the crossed thongs gave desired traction when climbing and acted as brakes on descent . With ...
... snow and ac- cumulated far less snow on top with each step or glide . He pointed out the advantages they had over skis in mountain country - the crossed thongs gave desired traction when climbing and acted as brakes on descent . With ...
Page 170
... snowfall in the High Peaks Area during the past twenty years . The record indisputably showed a steady decline in the amount of snow that had fallen . This opponent of the ski trails concluded his remarks imitating the stentorian tones ...
... snowfall in the High Peaks Area during the past twenty years . The record indisputably showed a steady decline in the amount of snow that had fallen . This opponent of the ski trails concluded his remarks imitating the stentorian tones ...
Contents
PREFACE | 15 |
SETTLERS AND SUMMER GUESTS | 38 |
ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN RESERVE AND | 61 |
Copyright | |
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