LOCALadk Magazine

POW : Snow is so important to many of us in the Adirondacks but for seri- ous athletes who participate in winter sports it is crucial. Learn how one local athlete uses her voice to help spread the word of climate change. 18 Stories Told and Preserved: The Keene Valley Library has been working hard at capturing, retain- ing and telling the stories of many local residents. It has done this through volunteer storytellers who have helped record first-person narratives. Amazing people who are sharing their personal stories for all of us to enjoy and learn from. 22 Epic Journey: Scandinavian Skiing: This issue's journey takes you on a Scandinavian ski and cultural ad- venture. Lodge to lodge skiing is very popular and a great way to experience these beautiful countries. With a long and rich history, and a population who mostly love their winters, Norway and Sweden are made for snowy adventures. 36 Swapping Keys to Ski: There are so many beautiful trails to discover on xc skis in the Adiron- dacks that it might just take a lifetime. One favorite way for groups to enjoy a point-to-point ski trip is map out the route, swap keys, and start in opposite directions. If all goes well you pass each other en route, check in, and maybe even rendezvous for an après ski. 42 Frozen in time: Capturing the beauty of the Adirondacks through a lens can be tricky during the cold winter months. One photographer shares some tips with us on how to capture the perfect shot in adverse temperatures and extreme conditions. 48 LOCAL Roots: Carriage House Cooking School: Winter is a great time to take a class. We suggest connecting with Chef Curtiss Hemm at his Carriage House Cooking School in Peru, NY. Chef Curtiss is a local who loves to teach and share his passion for preparing healthy and healing food. His classes offer a casual environment for learning, but act fast as they fill up quickly. 54 Jumping into the future: The Lake Placid Ski Jumps get a state of the art facelift in time for the upcoming season. Thanks to New York State and Governor An- drew Cuomo for committing to help invest in the future of Lake Placid by funding projects such as upgrading the jumps. 56 Ice Bars of lake george: If you have yet to experience this cool event held at a variety of lo- cations in Lake George keep your calendar open in February. For the past six years several local resorts, restaurants, and retailers have had creative, artistic, and very functional ice bars and ice games cre- ated for the public to enjoy. Dress warm and don't miss it. 60

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