Being so close to the Hudson Valley it is a wonder that Ashokan High Point did not succumb to the same fate as some of the northern Catskill peaks by having a hotel built on
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Ashokan High Point Hike and Map
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Category: Backpacking
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Rant: Adirondack and Catskill crowding, ignorance and other problems
In the past number of years, the foot travel in the backcountry in New York has exploded. And that’s okay. My daughter and I were out for a short hike to Burnt Knob during the
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The heat is coming: Strategies to prevent heat stress during exercise
For the human body water is the most important nutrient. Water makes up about 60% of the average person’s weight but can range from 45% to 75% (Campbell & Spano, 2011). Euhydration is a state
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Lean-tos in the Hunter Mountain area
Lean-tos for the Hunter – West Kill Wilderness are included in this description. There are three lean-tos in the area and all have merit. If you are new to lean-to camping it may be worth
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Can You Drink Too Much Water When Hiking?
I have written about this as part of another post (here). But let’s take a look at the science behind hyponatremia (aka water intoxication). Hyponatremia (aka water intoxication) is lethal Drinking too much water can lower sodium in
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