Left: Rush Pond. Kate Kuklinski / Right: Gurney Lane. Gallery 9 | |
Zach Rabeler
Age: 33
Residence: Chestertown
Family: Wife, Kate
Profession: Trail Builder, Owner of Wilderness Property Management
Sports: Mountain Biking, Skiing, Running
Extra: Ski Patrol at Gore Mountain
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By Josh Clevenstine
Zach Rabeler grew up in Oneonta, where he developed a fondness for mountain biking and trail work. When he moved to further north in 2013 to attend SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury, Zach noticed how few purpose-built mountain bike trails existed in the area. Here he was living in the foothills of the Adirondack Park and most places to mountain bike were old logging roads and hiking trails. In 2014 this all started to change when the Town of Queensbury committed to building singletrack trails at Gurney Lane Recreation Area – this was the same year that Zach happened to start an internship at trail builder Wilderness Property Management.
Zach got involved with WPM through the SUNY Adirondack Adventure Sports program. Part of the two-year course required an internship, which owner Steve Ovitt was nice enough to accept him for. During this four-week internship, Zach worked on the trails at the Ski Bowl in North Creek. The following winter, while skiing at Gore, Steve offered him a job for the next season.
Over time, Zach had to work his way from developing the physical stamina needed to manually cut trails for eight hours a day, to learning how each individual trail ages over time, to then learning the business side of the build. What does the customer want? How do you deliver what they are requesting with the budget they have setup? All these things took time and were learned under Steve’s tutelage.
| | | The author, Skip Holmes, living an active life. | |
Physical Activity and Dehydration
My Firsthand Experience
By Skip Holmes
Endurance athletes and active people participate in many sports and recreational activities. During the summer months and even in some winter environments it is possible to experience dehydration symptoms.
The symptoms of dehydration are numerous. They can include dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, extreme thirst, dry mouth, headaches and muscle cramps. Athletes and those who simply overexert themselves can find that they can experience these issues. If you or someone else experiences severe symptoms, such as extreme dizziness, confusion, fainting, rapid breathing, or no urine output, seek emergency medical attention immediately. This is a dangerous health concern.
Those of us who engage in endurance sports often find that fluid replacement is one of the biggest challenges. Replacing fluids (water) is only a part of the equation for maintaining adequate hydration. During prolonged periods of high intensity exercise the body secretes sweat which is comprised of water as well as a number of important minerals for regulation of body processes needed to support exercise.
The role of electrolytes in maintaining heart rhythm is well documented in health and medical literature. These minerals are potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Many sports drinks contain various amounts of these important and necessary minerals. However, what each athlete requires is somewhat unique to themselves.
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“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.”
- Carrie Fisher
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Saturday, August 22
26th Pat Stratton Bike Ride. 100M: 8am. 50M: 10:30am. 25M with Adirondack Rail Trail: 11:30am. Stunning scenery, fully supported road rides, post-ride BBQ, delicious homemade pies, live music & fun. Benefits Saranac Lake Kiwanis Club youth programs. Mt Pisgah, Saranac Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.
Serenity on the Trails: 4-Mile Trail Run & Walk. Start time (range): 8-10am. All welcome to join us. Benefits Hive of Hope. Central Park, Schenectady. runsignup.com.
Oakrunner Firetower 5K Trail Run. 9am. Also: Kids Fun Run. Family-friendly weekend: enjoy the views and make it a weekend. Evening: Karaoke under the stars w/food & drink, live music, and good vibes. Oak Mountain Resort, Speculator. oakmountain.com.
Glimmerglass Triathlon. 1.5M canoe/kayak, 18M bike, 10K run. 9am. Glimmerglass State Park, Cooperstown. itsyourrace.com.
Montgomery County Kayak-A-Thon. 13M on Mohawk River/Erie Canal w/lock experience. Riverfront Park, Canajoharie to Fonda Park, Fonda. eventbrite.com.
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Sunday, August 23
Thacher Park Trail Running Festival. 8:30am (all races). 10K, 13.1M half marathon, 26.2M marathon, or 50K ultra on gorgeous courses. A festive finish atmosphere. Thacher State Park, Voorheesville. areeventproductions.com.
Oakrunner Trail Run: 5K Run/Walk/Hike & 10K Run. All welcome. Family-friendly fun: enjoy the views and make it a weekend. Oak Mountain Resort, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.
Monday, August 24
HMRRC Tawasentha Cross Country 5K Series #3. 6:30pm. Adult and kids races. Free for HMRRC members. Tawasentha Park, Guilderland. hmrrc.com.
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Saturday, August 29
Farm to Fork Fondo: Amish Country Bicycle Tours. Four options: 10-70M road rides with farm stops and tours. Lancaster County, PA. farmtoforkfitness.com.
Oak Mountain: Dirt Fest. Group mountain bike rides: 11am-3pm. All abilities welcome; explore the trails. Vendor village: 1-4pm. Raffle prizes drawn: 3:30pm. Beer samplings & live music: 4-7pm. Chairlift rides: 5-7pm. Fundraiser for Oak Mountain Bike Park. Oak Mountain Bike Park, Speculator. oakmountainski.com.
Sunday, August 30
20th Delta Dental Race to the Top of Vermont. Runners, hikers, bikers, ebikers climb 4.3M, 2,564ft up Mount Mansfield. Catamount Trail Association fundraiser. Stowe, VT. catamounttrail.org.
Vermont Sun Triathlon. 600yd swim, 14M bike, 5K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
Lake Dunmore Triathlon. 0.9M swim, 28M bike, 10K run. 8am. Branbury State Park, Lake Dunmore, VT. vermontsuntriathlonseries.com.
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Saturday, September 5
Silks & Satins 5K Run & Walk. 8am. Flat, fast course through East Side neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Individuals & teams welcome. Jeff Clark Memorial Race. Fasig-Tipton Pavilion Lot, Saratoga Springs. fc4events.com.
Absolute Mountain Fitness Challenge. Powered by Concept2 & Goruck. A new series of outdoor hybrid fitness racing. Take on steep elevation rugged trails, & demanding workouts as you approach the summit: medicine ball, SkiErg, lunges, RowErg, backward run, suitcase carry, BikeErg. Save 10% w/promo code: NY-SPORTS. Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe, VT. absolutemountain.com.
Saturday-Sunday, September 5-6
Lake George Triathlon. Sat: Long course. Sun: Sprint & Olympic. Million Dollar Beach, Lake George. alpha.win.
Jay Peak Trail Festival. Seven races for the entire family. Sat: Three 5Ks (run 1, 2 or 3) & Kids Races. Sun: 11M, 22M & 53K Ultra. Lodging discounts, waterpark, ice rink, climbing wall, arcade, movies. Stateside Lodge, Jay Peak, Jay, VT. jaypeaktrailrun.com.
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Sunday, September 6
Inaugural Neil Emanatian Memorial 5K. 9am. Open to ages 12+. Walkers welcome. Benefits Saratoga Springs Firefighters Cancer & Disability Foundation. Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs. zippyreg.com.
Wilcox Wild Ultra. 50K rugged trail run through the Adirondacks. 6:30am (ends 5pm). Beautiful trails in the heart of the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest. Henderson Lake, Stony Creek. wilcoxwild.com.
Monday, September 7
40th HMRRC Labor Day 5K. 9am. Also: Kids Mile. Pavilion, Central Park, Schenectady. hmrrc.com.
Sunday-Wednesday, September 6-9
Great Camp Sagamore Experience. 20-25M supported road or gravel rides. Meals, lodging, history. Benefits GCS Public Trust. Great Camp Sagamore, Raquette Lake. bikeadirondacks.com.
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Saturday, September 12
Greene Y Triathlon. 350yd swim, 11.5M bike, 5K run. 8am. Sleepy Hollow Lake, Athens. cdymca.org.
Triquest Gravel Triathlon. 1M swim, 28M mostly gravel bike, 7.5M dirt road/trail run. 8am. Solo, relay, aquabike, duathlon. Iconic Vermont race. Camp Plymouth State Park, Plymouth VT. triquest.co.
Malta 5K Run/Walk. 8:30am. Benefits Malta EMS & local veteran agencies. A Roundabout Runners Club event. HVCC-TEC SMART in Luther Forest, Malta. malta5k.com.
Run the Runway 5K. 9am. Runners, joggers & walkers welcome. Experience the airport from a new perspective – from the runway! 9:45am: 1M Fun Run (12-under): free. Presented by Schenectady County. Schenectady County Airport, Glenville. zippyreg.com.
Groton Forest Trail Race. 25K: 9am. 12K: 9:30am. An Onion River Outdoors event. Boulder Beach State Park, Groton, VT. onionriversports.com.
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Saturday-Sunday, September 12-13
Handlebarley Gravel Weekend. Sat, 9am (main event): 43M supported road/gravel ride. Post-ride pizza, beer, music. Sun, 10am: 20M ride to Elk Lake Lodge. Benefits Penfield Museum. Paradox Brewery, North Hudson. bikeadirondacks.com.
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Sunday, September 13
25th Teal Ribbon Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer. 5K Run: 9am. 1M Walk: 9:40am. To support Caring Together to raise awareness & research. Washington Park, Albany. caringtogetherny.org.
44th Watervliet Arsenal City Run. Charlie Diamond 5K: 10am. 1M Fun Run: 9:30am. Post-race food, drink, music. Watervliet City Hall, Watervliet. arsenal5k.com.
Saugerties Triathlon. Sprint, Olympic, long courses. Waterside Spa at Diamond Mills, Saugerties. alpha.win.
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Sunday, Sept 20
The Mountain Goat Trail Race. 8.5M: 8:30am. Kids 1M Fun Run: 10:30am. Sap House, Merck Forest, Rupert, VT. mountaingoat.com.
The Bagel Run: 5K, 10K & 15K. Runners and walkers welcome. Also: 1K Kids Run. The Albany JCC celebrates 100 years of community and connections with meaningful impact for children, families, and older adults. Albany JCC, Albany. albanyjcc.org.
11th Plattsburgh Tour de Force Charity Bike Ride & Run. 25M bike or 5K/10K/13.1M runs. Point Au Roche State Park, Plattsburgh. bikesignup.com.
Inaugural iRun Saratoga Half Marathon. 8am. Druthers after party. Congress Park to High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs. irunlocal.com.
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Daily Biking & Paddling Excursions. Greater Capital -Saratoga Region. All ages and abilities welcome. Upstate Kayak Rentals. Call to schedule: 518-209-1063. upstatekayakrentals.com.
MON-FRI Rock Your Fitness: Boot Camp Workouts. Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:30am, 6:30am, 9am. Tue: 5:30pm. Sat 8am. Special offer: Free week of class with registration for 2x/3x per week option. To register, text and use promo code “ADK fit” to 518-522-9765. Malta Community Center, Malta. facebook.com.
TUE Capital District Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. 6pm. 5/26-8/25. Swim, bike, run on Crystal Lake Triathlon (8/15) course. Crystal Cove on Crystal Lake, Averill Park. Info/join: cdtriclub.org.
THU Saratoga Triathlon Club: Weekly Training. 6pm. 6/4-8/27. Bike and run options. Child care sitter available. Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort. Info/join: saratogatriclub.com.
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