Outdoors

Friday, Nov. 20
No matter what "night people" like, my son Justin will tell you human beings aren't nocturnal.   Full Story
 
Friday, Nov. 20
If you suddenly find yourself with an uncontrollable urge to slide on snow on, say a Thursday, you've been pretty much sorry, out of luck this year... until now.   Full Story
 
Friday, Nov. 06
If the coals have built up deep enough over the years in your fire pit, or the mineral soil beneath is soft enough, pound in four, 2- foot tall, thumb-size vertical stakes.   Full Story
 
Friday, Nov. 06
If you look at all that's new on the slopes for the coming season, you'd never know that there's been a recession that was supposed to hurt the ski industry.   Full Story
 
Friday, Sept. 25
Late September and October are the best time of year for backpacking.   Full Story
 
Sunday, Aug. 23
Readers may recall a September 14, 2008 review that I did of a book entitled "Tracking Whitetails: Answers to Your Questions," which was written by Paul C. Carter of Dalton.   Full Story
 
Wednesday, March 04
PITTSFIELD — A Pittsfield native has gone from making home movies about his freestyle skiing exploits on the Berkshire slopes to being featured in a professional film about back-country skiing on some of the most remote peaks in the Northeast and Canada.   Full Story
 
Sunday, December 07
Optimism is in the air. Local ski operators just hope the snow follows.   Full Story
 
Saturday, November 08
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Tree Project will hold its annual community work day today.   Full Story