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Catskills Fall Foliage 2025
The best Catskills Fall Foliage Report because it’s direct from the Catskills!
Strava vs Garmin Lawsuit: a Self-Defeating Battle That Could Kill the Platform We Love
Bizarre lawsuit threatens your outdoor fun!
Avalanche Pass Trail Closed Indefinitely After Major Landslide
Climate change renders key Adirondack trail impassable.
What’s Next for the Formerly Trailless Catskill High Peaks?
Here’s what you need to know about what’s about to happen…
Surprising Data: The Best Electrolytes for Hiking
The cheapest, most expensive, worst and best electrolytes for hiking. Save your money. Give our body what it needs.
Hiker Dies on West Kill Mountain in the Catskills
On April 24, 2025, a hiker from New Jersey died while ascending West Kill Mountain.
Is Platte Clove Road Open or Closed?
In winter, Platte Clove Road is closed to traffic on its eastern end. Use this alternate route to the eastern Devil’s Path and Kaaterskill High Peak.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
Shocking Incident at Kaaterskill Falls
Ice-fall serves as an important reminder about winter hiking safety.
Let’s Move On: 11 Opinions That Will Change Your Next Hike
Everything you think about hiking deserves a second look.
Catskills Fall Foliage 2024
Week 6: Oct 21-27 On Sunday, I visited Kaaterskill Falls, one of the most popular spots in the Catskills. Typically, as it’s a very protected clove, the leaves stay here longer than in other parts of the Catskills. But you can see from these photos that… well… it’s over for this season.
