LOCALadk Magazine
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The Reality of Climate Change: The Adirondacks, like most places, are being affected by climate change. Read about how the park has already been impacted, as well as what one of the Adirondacks' greatest assets to fight it is. Learn what you can do to help. 18 Contents A Sensory Experience: Getting in touch with nature through your senses has been proven in scientific studies to have health benefits. Forest Bathing is one way to experience this type of therapy. Perhaps on your next walk in the woods you will slow down and focus on each of the senses, and how it relates to your surroundings. 32 Mountain Tomboy Bakery: Supporting local businesses is the foundation of our magazine, and this issue we are happy to highlight Betsy Richert and her Mountain Tomboy Bakery. Reading about it will whet your appetite, but tasting the product is the real treat. 44 Bikepacking the Adirondack Trail Ride: An inspiring story of biking the Adirondacks one crazy "trail" after another. This race is for hearty and dedicated riders who love a challenge and don't mind getting dirty. 52 Adirondack Brews: The production of craft brews in the Adirondacks seems to be growing as fast as a slow pour. Brewers are responding to customers wanting a beer with its own unique flavor and story. We wish we could have written about each one, but hope beer drinkers will support these local brew masters this summer and beyond. 46 Happy Birthday Hurricane Mountain: Celebrating 100 years of the fire tower by making structural improvements. Mark your calen- dar for August 10th and come hike the tower for a view you will soon not forget. 40 Earning the Grid: Hiking challenges are becoming increasingly popular in the Adirondacks. This story sheds light on a small group of hikers who are part of—and who aim to be part of—a group known as 46er Grid finishers. This piece is filled with both miles and smiles. 26 60 Epic Journey: Aconcongua: Many times adventures don't go as planned, and often the real adventure starts when things go wrong. This story shows us that getting to the top is definitely not the most import thing. 22 Finding Solace in the Woods - And the Workshop: Good things happen when you combine hard work, vision, passion, knowledge and great friends. A strong sense of community and a love for biking help create Solace Cycles, quality mountain bikes made with the Adirondacks in mind.