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Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York

Whiteface Mountain via Marble Mountain Trail

An Adirondack classic. One of the best ADK hikes!

Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak, Catskills

Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak

My favorite way to get to Kaaterskill High Peak.

view of cabin and mountains from tower

Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025

Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.

Hurricane Mountain Trail Southern Approach

Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N

One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.

Robert Brook Trail in the Taconics

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail

A quieter route to the summit of an iconic Taconic.

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

Summit selfie

Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest

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

Sean on West Kill Mountain in The Catskills

My Times Union Writing

I write about hiking the Hudson Valley for Times Union.

Crane Mountain Hike, Adirondacks

Crane Mountain Loop

A true Adirondack snack.

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.

View of Ausable Lakes from Indian Head in the Adirondacks

Indian Head (Adirondacks)

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