Hiking, cross-country skiing offered at High Acres Jan 10 in Fairport

The town of Perinton (a suburb of Rochester) has announced a program for hiking and cross-country skiing at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the High Acres Nature area.

Those interested in the free event should meet at the trailhead parking area on the north side of Perinton Parkway, about one mile south and east from the intersection of Perinton Parkway and Macedon Center Road.

No advance registration is required. For more information, call (585) 234-1621.

Finger Lakes Cycling Club Bike Touring Get-Together/Dinner Feb 6

Finger Lakes Cycling Club Bike Touring Get-Together/Dinner Feb 6

Mountain Biking Trails Near Mahopac, NY

1. Sprain Ridge in Yonkers
2. Mianus State Park in Greenwich
3. Blue Mountain in Peekskill
4. Graham Hills (scroll down on the page this links to)

Pond Hockey Tournaments on the Erie Canal in Feb

Labatts Pond Hockey Tournaments are coming to the Erie Canal in Buffalo & Fairport (Rochester):

Feb 27 & 28 Erie Basin Marina in Buffalo
Feb 5 -7 Erie Canal in Fairport.

In Fairport, teams will compete for the “Fairport Canal Cup.” The tournament is run by the same group that organized the pond hockey tournemant on Conesus Lake last year. The tournament takes place February 5-7. Last year 44 teams competed in a warm-weather shortened tournament. This year, organizers say they can handle as many as 100 teams. Watch www.whec.com for the latest details on the tournament.

In Buffalo, he tournament will feature eight brackets of eight teams each, representing novice, intermediate and advanced players. Last year’s 16 teams, including the Americans who won the tournament, will be invited to compete with the other advanced players. Four regional tournaments in Pittsburgh, Penn., Syracuse, Saratoga and East Aurora, New York, each will send their winning team to participate.

Nets are six inches high and six feet wide like the goals used in USA Pond Hockey. Teams will compete in a round robin format in one of eight divisions. The winner of each bracket will go on to play a championship game.

In addition to the tournament getting larger, Labatt Blue also will add music, a skills competition, food and apparel vendors and a short list of local sponsors. For tournament information and game schedules, please go to www.performaxhockey.com or become a fan at http://tinyurl.com/labattfacebook

Full Moon Snowshoe & Music in Hemlock Feb 27, 2010

Join Pack, Paddle, Ski for this fan favorite and enjoy an evening of moonlight and music! We’ll don our snowshoes and hike thru a moonlit winter wonderland before heading back to a perfect winter scene complete with full moon and a cozy cabin with billowing smoke stack. After your foray, bask in the warmth of the fire as you enjoy live musical entertainment and gourmet desserts. A walk in the snow is never so beautiful as when lit by the glow of the moon. Add in some great people, hot drinks and live music and you have a night you’ll never forget.

Meet at Hemlock Chalet
Saturday, February 27th, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
$69/person includes snowshoes, instruction, music, hot drinks and desserts
To Register – Call Now! Contact the Pack, Paddle, Ski office at 585-346-5597!

Saugerties Walking Trails: 4 Day Hikes

Saugerties Walking Trails: 4 Day Hikes

Begin Training for the Flower City Challenge – April 24 – Rochester

Rochester will have a new event in April called the Flower City Challenge, which offers multiple events involving running, bicycling and/or paddling a canoe or kayak on the Genesee River for individuals and teams.

On April 24, participants can choose from the River Challenge Duathlon, a 5K run/20-mile bike/5K run, or the River Challenge Paddle Triathlon, a 5K run/20-mile bike/paddle. (Exact paddle distance is to be determined, but it will be equivalent to the time of a 5K run, depending on skill level.)

On April 25, participants can do the Flower City Half Marathon (13.1 miles starting and finishing at the War Memorial downtown) or the Mayor’s Family 5K.

Advance fees range from $15 to $100 for a team. For details, see www.flowercitychallenge.com.
Set a goal to participate now to help keep you motivated to get regular physical exercise.

Surviving the Winter on a Bike

Benepe’s Bike Blog discusses Surviving the Winter.

Bald Mountain Winter Photos from Syracuse Area Outdoor Adventure Club

The Syracuse Area Outdoor Adventure Club hiked up Bald Mountain & took these great photos.

Where to camp in the Adirondacks on State Land – DEC Regulations

Where to camp in the Adirondacks on State Land – DEC Regulations