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Adirondack
High Peaks .com is the premier online guide to the Adirondack High Peaks in Upstate
New York showcasing
hundreds of exciting attractions throughout the
Olympic region and upstate New York.
We invite you to take a virtual tour of some
of our most popular travel destinations including the
historic mountain communities of Keene, Keene Valley, Lake Placid, Jay, Wilmington,
North Hudson, and Tahawus.
The 46 High Peaks
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The
High Peaks Region is famous for its magnificant 46 peaks
including Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in New york State, with an elevation of
5344' .The 46 peaks include the following mountains (listed in order of height):
Mt. Marcy, Algonquin Peak, Mt. Haystack, Mt. Skylight, Whiteface Mtn,Dix Mtn.
, Gray Peak, Iroquois Peak , Basin Mtn., Gothics, Mt. Colden, Giant Mtn., Nippletop,
Santanoni Peak, Mt. Redfield, Wright Peak, Saddleback Mtn., Panther Peak, Tabletop
Mtn., Rocky Peak Ridge, Macomb Mtn., Armstrong Mtn. ,Hough Peak, Seward Mtn.,
Mt. Marshall, Allen Mtn., Big Slide Mtn., Esther Mtn. , Upper Wolfjaw, Lower Wolfjaw
, Street Mtn., Phelps Mtn., Mt. Donaldson, Seymour Mtn., Sawteeth, Cascade Mtn.,
South Dix, Porter Mtn., Mt. Colvin, Mt. Emmons, Dial Mtn., East Dix, Blake, Cliff
Mtn., Nye Mtn., and Couchsachraga Peak.
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Adirondack
Trail Guide
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ADIRONDACK
PHOTOGRAPHER SHOWCASE
Carl
Heilman II
Outdoor
photographer Carl Heilman II has lived in the Adirondacks in upstate New York
since he moved to the region in 1973 to live in his parents' summer home. Carl
Heilman II has been photographing the Adirondack wilderness landscape since 1975,
working to capture on film both the grandeur of these special places, and the
emotional and spiritual connection he has felt as well.
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Carl Heilman's passion for spending as much time as possible in some of the wildest
regions of the Adirondack Park, soon became a life-long quest to create images
that record the essence of a true wilderness experience. Today Carl is a full
time professional nature photographer.His photographs and panoramas are also available
as posters, murals, and special edition prints. His selection of Adirondack posters
includes a pair of panoramic posters that show the full 360° view from the summit
of Mt. Marcy, and a panoramic image of the spectacular fall foliage and the High
Peaks from Mt. Van Hoevenberg. Each winter, as a NYS licensed guide, he leads
backcountry snowshoeing workshops at the Mountainfest in Keene Valley, and has
lead them for the Adirondack Mountain Club at the Adirondak Loj near Lake Placid,
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on Adirondack Artist Carl Heilman.
The Olympic
Village of Lake Placid
Nestled in the High Peaks
The
High Peaks Region is home to the Olympic Village of Lake Placid hosting the 1932
and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Lake Placid has also been host
for a variety of world class events including the ESPN Outdoor Games, World Cup
bobsled and luge, the Ironman Triathalon, international figure skating, Empire
State Games and the "I Love NY" Horse Shows. The Lake Placid / High
Peaks Region offers visitors a rich variety of historic, artistic and cultural
attractions.
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“West
Branch Ausable River” by photographer Frank
Houck | Lake
Placid's Olympic attractions include famous Whiteface Mountain, boasting the greatest
vertical drop in the East and the Mackenzie Intervale Olympic Ski Jumping Complex,
where you can ride
to the top of the 26 story, 120 meter ski jump in a glass enclosed elevator! Other
venues include the Mt. Van Hoevenberg bobsled and luge track where you can take
an exhilarating ride down the only dedicated bobsled run
in the US.
Adirondack
White Water Rafting
Each year as the snow melts from the mountains
and pours massive amounts of water into the rivers the white water rafting season
begins. The Adirondacks have several world class rivers for rafters of all experience
levels. From the mighty Hudson River with its deep gorges to the scenic Moose
River a day trip or a longer overnight adventure is just around the bend! Climb
aboard a raft, grab
a paddle, and shove off. You
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breathtaking minute of it!
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storm on the economic horizon. There is job security if you have the skills and
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CAREER DIRECTORY
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Are
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school in your spare time to further your career?
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Online programs give working adults
and full-time students tremendous scheduling flexibility
and the opportunity to earn a degree in less time than is
usually possible through on-campus attendance.
If you want to start or accelerate your career, explore
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THE POSITION OF NEW YORK STATE CORRECTION OFFICER:
Candidates
must be 21 years of age on or before the date of their appointment
Correction Officer positions are located throughout New York State
in various facilities of the NYS Department of Correctional Services.
As a Correction Officer, under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking
officer, you would be responsible for the custody and security,
as well as the safety and well-being of criminal offenders in
State Correctional Facilities and Correctional Camps. You would
supervise the movement and activities of inmates; make periodic
rounds of assigned areas; conduct searches for contraband; maintain
order within the facility; and prepare reports as necessary. You
would advise inmates on the rules and regulations governing the
operation of the facility and assist them in resolving problems.
You would have a high degree of responsibility for your actions
and decisions. You may also be required to carry firearms in the
performance of certain duties and to perform other related work
as required.
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The majority of jobs in the New York State Department of Correctional
Services are filled by Correction Officers, who are required to
pass a written Civil Service exam and undergo extensive medical,
psychological, and background checks. Correction Officer positions
are located throughout New York State in various facilities of
the Department of Correctional Services. Correction Officers are
responsible for the custody and security as well as the safety
and well being, of criminal offenders in State Correctional Facilities.
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Adirondack
Golf
The
Adirondacks have been a summer destination for golfers for over one hundred years.
It is a golfers paradise with several world class courses
for you to choose from. From scenic Craigwood , to 45 hole Lake Placid Club ,
Whiteface Club and Resort & the Saranac Inn, to smaller Saranac Lake Golf
Club and Westport Country Club, you won't be disapointed .
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Lake
Placid Golf Package
Lake Placid summer golf packages . Lake Placid
offers hundreds of links and spectacular golf in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Award-winning courses offer a unique variety of golf for players of all abilities
in a truly breathtaking mountain setting.
Golf
Course Homes
Find your perfect home. Residential Golf Community guide
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Lake
Placid / Saranac Lake Area Golf Courses
Craig
Wood Golf Course -
518-523-9811 877-999-9473 (In Season)
Craig
Wood Golf Course offers a challenging round of golf in a spectacular setting.
Designed by Seymour Dunn in 1925, this carefully maintained municipal course is
strategically carved into the Adirondack countryside. It’s the perfect opportunity
for a great round of golf.
Lake
Placid Club Golf Courses -
Tee Times: 518-523-4460 800-874-1980 Lake Placid
Set
amidst towering white pines in the heart of Adirondack splendor the historic Lake
Placid Club offers unique real estate that is stunning in its natural beauty and
rich with recreational opportunities. The Club comprises over 900 acres of land
providing a variety of exclusive Adirondack homes, Condominiums and lots with
an unmatched range of amenities - including 45 holes of championship golf - and
conveniently located close to the center of the village of Lake Placid.
Whiteface
Club & Resort Golf Course -
518-523-2551 1-800-422-6757 Lake Placid
Whiteface
Club Golf Course is one of the most notable and majestic golf courses in the eastern
United States. Built in 1898 on the shores of Lake Placid, it soon became the
course of royalty, move stars and famous sports figures.
Saranac
Inn Golf & Country Club -
518-891-1402 Saranac Lake
The
Saranac Inn Golf and Country Club was founded at the turn of the century and designed
by renowned Scottish Pro and Architect Seymour Dunn. The course was designed using
the natural terrain to provide a wonderful golfing experience, with spectacular
mountain views, pure mountain air and a memorable fragrance emanating form the
balsams that line the course.
Saranac
Lake Golf Club -
518-891-2675 Ray Brook
A
friendly 9-hole course on route 86, between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid fun for
both novice and experienced golfers. Offers a complete practice facility. 518-891-2675.
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Keene
and Keene Valley
'Home of the High Peaks'
The
greatest number of high peaks in the Adirondacks (in a single location) rise majestically
in the Keene/Keene Valley Region making this area a meca for hikers, climbers
and other visitors who wish to experience the remarkable beauty of the Adirondack
mountains. There are literally hundreds of trail heads located in the tiny hamlet
of Keene including the trail to the summit of Mt. Marcy, the highest mountain
in New York State. This year the Annual Adirondack Mountaineering Festival will
be held on Jan 18th - 19th in Keene Valley. The event is a celebration of mountaineering
that includes a variety of ice climbing and mountaineering clinics.
Adirondack
Culinary Arts
The Adirondacks &
the Lake Champlain Valley of Upstate New York & Vermont
have long been known for their truly unique & varied cuisine
ranging from fresh caught native brook trout cooked over an
open campfire to world class dining at five star resorts. In
the internationally acclaimed Olympic Village of Lake Placid,
diners can choose from exciting restaurants with menus featuring
everything from sushi and health foods to hearty Adirondack
homecooked meals.
The
Culinary Arts program at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondacks
was founded on the principle of learning by doing. Many of todays
local chefs learned their trade at Paul Smith's.
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Baking
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Adirondack
Log homes and Adirondack Log Furniture
Here you will find a wealth of information about Adirondack
log cabin homes, log home floor plans, financing for log homes,
construction tips on log homes, Adirondack custom log homes,
log home photographs, and much, much more!
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Campers
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We invite you to visit
our gallery of Adirondack High Peaks photos by
outdoor photographers Carl
Heilman and Frank Houck.
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