you'll immediately understand why people have gone to such lengths to protect this truly awe-inspiring mix of mountains, lakes, and woods. Read more: 5 Airport Security Mistakes That Are Slowing You ...

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A snowshoe trek to Wolf Pond in New York's Adirondack Mountains. After breaking trail through the woods, the icy lake opens up to views of the High Peaks Wilderness.

New York's Adirondack Mountains, like much of the U.S., is experiencing the kind of deep, cold winter not seen in years. Image: Brian Mann/NPR I'm bundled up from head to toe, which means I'm warm.

Deep snow, frosty temperatures and a whole valleys of solitude. New York's Adirondack Mountains, like much of the U.S., is experiencing the kind of deep, cold winter not seen in years.

It's been a long, hard winter in much of the U.S., a bummer if you hate scraping ice off your car windows in the morning. But for people who love snow, like me, winter is a playground. I set off ...