Outdoors


How to build the perfect campfire
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. 
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Keeping warm in the cold
Friday, Nov. 06
November is, as far as I'm concerned, the month of campfires. There's a phrase in Swahili that translates as "dreaming the fire." Isn't that the most wonderful description for the endlessly fascinating pastime of watching flames dance and embers glow . . . ? 
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Getting ready for the new ski season
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.  
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The weather suits you
Friday, Oct. 30
If you read last week's column, you know that choosing the right long underwear can make all the difference in your comfort level when you are playing outdoors at this time of year.  
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Sound advice when tackling the fall chores
Friday, Oct. 30
The heavy rain last Saturday gave me an opportunity to get on with some long overdue indoor chores, such as cleaning up the basement.  
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Adventuring in Autumn
Friday, Sept. 25
Late September and October are the best time of year for backpacking. 
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Boat ramp closings have riled area sportsmen
Sunday, Sept. 20
The Sept. 3 meeting of the Berkshire County League of Sportsmen was the first meeting since the discovery of Zebra Mussels in Laurel Lake in Lee. 
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Dalton's Carter releases book for big-game hunters
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. 
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Jiminy Peak: Skiers came in droves
Wednesday, May 13
HANCOCK — More people schussed down Jiminy Peak's slopes this season than ever before — an attendance record that defied trends associated with the nation's economic downturn. 
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Pittsfield native featured in new skiing film
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. 
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A flurry of hope for ski season
Sunday, December 07
Optimism is in the air. Local ski operators just hope the snow follows. 
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Tree Project group sets work bee today
Saturday, November 08
SHEFFIELD — The Sheffield Tree Project will hold its annual community work day today. 
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