Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
Thursday, May 23 Start at 10:oo am Meet behind the old Willsboro School Are you ready for the next Champlain Area Trails (CATS) Volunteer Trail Project? CATS welcomes people of all ages to come out to help clear the trail. Volunteers are free to stay until the end or help out for just part of the project. [...]
Celebrate Champlain Area Trails Saturday, June 1, 2013 4-6pm At Block House Farm in Essex, NY. Get together with Champlain Area Trails (CATS) to honor National Trails Day! Celebrate our local network of trails maintained by Champlain Area Trails on Saturday, June 1 from 4-6pm at Block House Farm in Essex, NY. The featured speaker at the event will [...]
Have you heard of the Adirondack Polo Club in Westport, NY? I had no idea until recently that it existed! I’d vaguely heard of the sport, but did not realize it was played so close by. A team-sport on horseback? That sounds very interesting to watch. The organization’s website describes this exciting sport as follows: The [...]
Climbers at The Crux may be saddening at the usual summer closing of the indoor climbing center, but we have good news! Not only can you enjoy the outdoor climbing available throughout the Champlain Valley, but The Crux will remain open this summer! Their hours of operation will be limited, but for those of you [...]
Saturday, April 20 at 12:30 pm Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is putting the final touches on a new hiking/skiing trail that will be an important link in the system of trails connecting Westport to Essex, NY. If you’re interested in being part of the creation of “Farm and Forest Trail,” then learn where and when [...]
Are you a biker? And by biker I don’t mean a rider of motorcycles, I mean bicycles! If so, you may be interested in the 2013 Adirondack Bike Tour: ididaride! This summer bike enthusiasts can compete in a scenic Adirondack ride on August 11, 2013. About the Ride There are two loops that competitors can choose from depending on the length [...]
The Crux Champlain Valley Climbing Center located in Willsboro, NY, has a special announcement to make about an exciting project! We have a great opportunity on Saturday to promote The Crux and get our name out to the local and regional community. Mountain Lake PBS will be at the Crux from 11am to 2pm shooting [...]
Ice fishing is a popular social or solitary winter pastime in the North Country. Know the locations, regulations, and ice safety before venturing out! The most important information you need to know when ice fishing are the safety precautions! Falling through the ice can mean death! It doesn’t have to happen. In fact, it shouldn’t. [...]
Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime in the North Country. I’ve seen various bays of Lake Champlain populated with little ice shanty towns every winter when the ice freezes enough. Fishermen (and women) who can’t wait for spring can bundle up and try their luck on the ice. My dad and brother built their own shanty [...]
The Crux will be hosting its third annual Indoor Climbing Competition on March 2, 2013! The “Spring Thaw” is an all-ages indoor climbing competition, comprised of two major components: a Youth Division (9:30am to 12:30pm) and the Adults Divisions (1pm to 4pm). The adults divisions will be separated into Adult Open, Adult Recreational, and Adult Masters (for [...]
