I thought this was a joke when I heard about this on Facebook. After a little digging, I came to learn this "extreme sport" has been around for decades!
Want to start the new year on the right foot or the left then right then left then right? It's the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) annual First Day Hikes through the Adirondacks. There are six hikes and are both guided and non-guided hikes in the Central and Eastern Adirondacks. They are all set to be held on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
Taking a nice hike in the Adirondacks can be relaxing until something goes wrong. From an unlucky few, at least some New York Forest Rangers were there to help.