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There is no such thing as a bad season in the Adirondacks. Some summer residents may disagree with that
statement, but as they pack up their cars to head south at the first sight of a snowflake, we are already plan-
ning our first snowmobile adventure.
Suzie, Sally, Lori and Lauren (or as we've been called, "The Adventurists") met about five years ago at a char-
ity walk for Eskimo Strong in Old Forge, N.Y. Actually, Suzie and Sally's golden retriever and Lori and Laurens's
Labrador retrievers noticed each other first and began challenging to see which one was going to lead the way.
As we walked along, we began talking about what we love about the Adirondacks. It didn't take long to realize
that we all had a tremendous passion for hiking, biking, snowmobiling ― basically anything outdoors. That was
the beginning of The Adventurists.
Once November comes around, we start tuning up our snowmobiles and patiently wait for the first big snow-
fall of the season. The day the trails open in early December we are ready to jump on our sleds and make the
first track through that beautiful white, fluffy snow.
Whether we are out riding on a fast, flat trail or climbing a windy mountainous one, there is much to see.
Besides the beautiful mountains and lakes, we often see wildlife, like deer, moose, bobcats, snowshoe hares,
grouse, and ermines. Of course, we slow down and acknowledge that this is their territory and that we are for-
tunate they let us share it with them.
The Adventurists' Take
