Since moving to the Adirondacks 27 years ago, we have made it a tradition to start the New Year off with a ski. Because the Adirondack backcountry is not ready for prime time skiing, a cold but beautiful neighborhood ski excursion served as the official first day ski for 2014.

Today’s featured photo of Lucky 7 slide on Cascade Mountain brings with it best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year to readers of Adirondack Lifestyle. Here’s to another year of fun Adirondack adventures!