Schroon’s ADK Marathon

The smile, once again, said it all, as the ADK race director Joel Friedman could hardly contain himself.

For the umpteenth time in recent memory, the clouds aligned and guaranteed a PERFECT DAY TO RUN, whether if it was the full, half or relay marathon on Sunday.

 A HUGE SCHROON LAKE CHEER FOR Sabine Fischer-Daly of Ithaca, NY who was the female marathon winner in a time of 3:14:48

AND FOR THE “MATES” : Jay List of Holland, NY was the male marathon winner in a time of 2:40:57. All of the results are here.

The smiles all over the course --  from every spectator and volunteer worker  -- made it a magical experience for all.

“This day is perfect…how did we get it,?” said Joel Friedman, looking to the skies.

What were your best memories of this great day? Share with us in comments.

AMAZING: THE VIEW FROM SCHROON:THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON!!!

all pictures: Jim Bohleber. copyright 2015. all rights reserved.

FROM ONE OF OUR ORIGINAL FANS, Jim Bohleber, thank you for the amazing pictures of Sunday's eclipse.

"Just wanted to send a couple of shots from last night. I had some technical difficulties, but managed to get a couple of shots. Thanks for keeping a great blog going. Take care, Jim Bohleber.'

Fire In Schroon Mountains

Photo Courtesy: News 10 ABC

Folks on Saturday first saw the smoke flume rising over the mountains south east of the hamlet.

By Sunday morning the smoke was gone – but that didn’t mean the fire was out. From Sunday, through Monday, the fire continued. Under the watchful eye of fire fighters from the DEC, the blaze burned through 100 acres near Bear Mountain. As of this writing Monday night, The DEC says the fire is under control. How did this happen? An unattended camp fire.

This report comes from News 10 ABC.

“The Department of Environmental Conservation says about 14 forest rangers are fighting the fire Monday at Bear Mountain in the Essex County town of Schroon, 80 miles north of Albany.

DEC officials say county 911 dispatchers received word of a fire around 1:20 p.m. Saturday in the area of Crane Pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness.

Sunday afternoon’s dropping humidity and winds gusting to 20 mph caused the fire to spread over 80 acres.

A state police helicopter and local firefighters have been helping contain the blaze. No injuries or damage to structures have been reported".

Sunday Road Closures