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LOCALadk Magazine Spring 2014 23
N a m e : Robbie Frenette
B o r n : Tupper Lake
Hometown: Tupper Lake
L o c a l S i n c e : 1956
L i f e F a c t s : Guide Boat Builder,
Owner Raquette River Outfitters,
Coureur Des Bois Gold recipient,
and Cancer Survivor.
N o t a b l e : The Coureur des
Bois (CdB) is the ultimate classic
Nordic skiing adventure. It's not a
race, but a true winter challenge.
The two day event takes place on
a point to point course, groomed
for classic Nordic skiing between
Lachute and Gatineau Quebec,
Canada, and covers more than 100
miles, with a full load of overnight
gear. Robbie has finished 4 times.
N a m e : Jim Frennette
B o r n : Tupper Lake
H o m e t o w n : Tupper Lake
L o c a l S i n c e : 1929
S o n : Robbie Frenette
L i f e F a c t s : Raised nine kids
with his beloved wife Susie,
is a retired school teacher,
former town councilman, town
justice, county legislator, APA
commissioner, and High School
ski coach. Jim also founded
the Bill Koch cross country ski
program in Tupper Lake resulting
in five state champions.
Robbie hard at work, hand-crafting an Adirondack Guide Boat
