Participants in this year’s 90-Miler Adirondack Canoe Classic, the annual three-day paddling race from Old Forge to Saranac Lake, launched from the Old Forge lakefront under sunny skies on Friday morning September 9.

The paddlers enjoyed mild temperatures and rainless conditions as they made their way towards the finish line at Lake Flower on Sunday.

According to race organizer Brian McDonnell, 263 boats were registered for the race, but there were five no-shows.

McDonnell speculated that their absence was possibly related to road closures due to the recent flooding in surrounding areas. Continue reading →