Tag Archives: Snow

A Closer Look at Snow Fleas

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Hope Rogers, Trail Walker Contributor On a bright winter day, have you ever noticed what look like specks of dark soot in the snow, especially at the base of trees? And then, upon closer inspection, the “specks” are crawling … Continue reading →

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Where There’s a Hearth, There’s Mirth

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Gary Willick, Fulfillment Specialist As an adult, I discovered that most of the people I had known in my hometown of Teaneck, NJ, had moved away; I myself had moved to Closter, NJ. When visiting my parents and the … Continue reading →

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How Muddy Are Your Trails?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Erik Mickelson, Field Manager Can you predict how muddy your favorite trails will be this spring? In a way, yes. The Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) can be useful as a gauge for estimating the water from snow melt onto trails, since snow … Continue reading →

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To Ski or Not to Ski

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator Although Nordic skiing often tops those charts that rate calorie-burning activities, I find that a little hard to believe–does anyone ever feel as out of breath on skis as when running? Maybe it … Continue reading →