The Catskill 9

The Catskill 9

One of the toughest Catskills hiking challenges. Only beasts need apply.

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Whiteface Mountain, Adirondacks, New York

Whiteface Mountain via Marble Mountain Trail

An Adirondack classic. One of the best ADK hikes!

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Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak, Catskills

Round Top to Kaaterskill High Peak

My favorite way to get to Kaaterskill High Peak.

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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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Hiking & Camping Gear List

There’s so much to read and learn about hiking gear. Here’s a basic list of the things you’ll use most often on your day hikes and campouts.

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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.

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Crane Mountain Hike, Adirondacks

Crane Mountain Loop

A true Adirondack snack.

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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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scenic view of mountains

Big Crow

A very short hike with a very big pay-off.

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