Ax throwing and wood chopping with State Fair ‘Lumberjills’

This new partnership program provides financial support for qualified biathletes pursuing higher education in the Adirondacks.

Paul Smith’s College, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), hosted a formal dedication ceremony on July 25, 2025 for the Hoyt and Peroni Memorial Forest & Picnic Area — a newly named 42-acre site within the Adirondack Forest Preserve.

U.S. Biathlon and Paul Smith's College today announced the extension of their strategic education partnership through June 2028, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing the sport of biathlon in the United States and expanding opportunities for collegiate athletes.