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Harness the Power of Overnight Oats: Ultimate Breakfast for Hikers

Overnight oats breakfasts are nutrient-dense powerhouses that fuel your body for day ahead.

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Walk Through Mud

Here are three great reasons to always walk directly down the middle of every trail, and especially through any mud puddles or water you find on the trail.

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Tick Season Tactics for Hikers

Tick season sucks. When to worry, where to look, how to avoid, the best ways to prevent, and how to treat any tick bites you find.

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Advice for Solo Female Hikers: Persist

Women hikers often face pushback for heading into the wilderness alone. It’s time to call it what it is.

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Catskills Frequently Asked Questions

These are the most frequently asked questions about The Catskills, according to Google.

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10 Ways to Be a Better Winter Hiker

Winter hiking can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it presents specific challenges. The following tips will help you become a safe and successful winter hiker.

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Best Hikes of 2022

These are the best hikes I did in 2022 — 17 amazing day-hikes sorted by level of difficulty.

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Quiz: Catskills Scenic Spots

How well do you know your Catskills scenery?

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Patreon & WordPress Access: Issues & Fixes

For Patreon subscribers, problems with unlocking content on this website are not common — but they are frustrating. Here are the fixes.

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12 Life-Changing Benefits of Winter Hiking

Are you willing to give up outdoor life for months on end? The hell you are. The benefits of winter hiking far outweigh the risks of staying inside for months on end.

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27 Unbeatable Winter Hiking Tips

Hate the coldest season? With a little extra gear and prep, and these winter hiking tips, you can stay warm and dry and hike into the wilderness for an incredible adventure.

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Where are the Catskill Mountains?

The Catskill Mountains are located in New York State, south of Albany and west of the Hudson River.

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Master Map of Trail Guides

This master geo-map lists my trail guides visually.

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Winter Hiking Essentials

Winter hiking essentials — crucial gear and intel to hike safely this winter.

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AllTrails App Safety Issues

Look, the AllTrails app is fine. I use AllTrails. My friends use AllTrails. We all use AllTrails. BUT…

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