Hiking in the winter is a dazzling way to experience the backcountry. Besides there being fewer people, you’ll encounter a beauty that you obviously can’t …
5 Winter Hiking Tips for Your First Time Out & So You’ll Want to Go Back
Best Hikes: Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow & Devil’s Path
There are many ways up the Catskill’s second-highest summit. Ranging from moderate to difficult makes reaching the fire tower views doable for most people. With …
Trail Registers for Beginners – Anatomy and Why to Use Them
Most maintained trails have a trail register and possibly a kiosk. In our many years on the trail, we have observed back-country travelers faithfully sign-in …
Ride the Catskills via NYSDEC
Not a back-country person? The NYSDEC has put together a guide for “Riding the Catskills”. The DEC says: “Come let the beauty and mystery of …
Best Hikes: Vroman’s Nose in the Schoharie Valley NY
Vroman’s Nose is a little mountain with a giant view. Located just outside the Village of Middleburgh, this small peak has been a hiking favorite …