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Robert Brook Trail in the Taconics

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail

A quieter route to the summit of an iconic Taconic.

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Esther Mountain Adirondack trail sign

6 Feet Under: How Our Adirondack Hike Turned Deadly Serious

8 feet of powder, 3 death traps, 1 lost snowshoe: a winter Adirondack horror

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Summit selfie

Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest

A delightful, scenic route over an unsung gem to a classic Catskills peak.

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Crane Mountain Hike, Adirondacks

Crane Mountain Loop

A true Adirondack snack.

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Sean on West Kill Mountain in The Catskills

My Times Union Writing

I write about hiking the Hudson Valley for Times Union.

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Stone entrance to Becker Hollow Trail

Hunter Mountain via Becker Hollow Trail

The shortest route to highest-situated fire tower in New York State is one of its steepest trails.

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pre-dawn mountain ridges

Overlook Mountain Trail

You can hike up Overlook Mountain’s easy trail in about an hour. The fire tower at the end of this short trail is positioned to give one of the most dramatic views in the Catskills.

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View of Ausable Lakes from Indian Head in the Adirondacks

Indian Head (Adirondacks)

One of the most beloved and scenic hikes in the Adirondacks.

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