Gallery

Please enjoy this mix of my latest images from the Catskills, Taconics and Adirondacks.

Forest sunrise on the Phoenicia Trail, heading up

Forest sunrise on the Phoenicia Trail, heading up to Mount Tremper’s Fire Tower.

Phoenicia Trail, heading up Mt Tremper

Phoenicia Trail, heading up Mt Tremper

The first of two footbridges between the lot for M

The first of two footbridges between the lot for Mt Tremper and the first junction/trail register. This one is right next to the parking area. Full hike report now on website. Link in bio.

Sunrise, looking through Stony Clove Notch to Lock

Sunrise, looking through Stony Clove Notch to Lockwood Gap / Black Dome / Blackhead. ⛰ Full Mount Tremper hike report now on website. Link in bio.

Ashokan High Point & South Mtn seen from Mt Trempe

Ashokan High Point & South Mtn seen from Mt Tremper. I only noticed the comms tower on South Mtn when I was editing the photo. Anyone know what that’s about, specifically? Looks like more than just a simple cell tower...

Updated to add six great spots in the Western Cats

Updated to add six great spots in the Western Catskills, this list will make your next hike extra-awesome. Link in bio!

Sunrise from Mt Tremper is pretty fkn special. On

Sunrise from Mt Tremper is pretty fkn special. On the left is Ticetonyk Mountain. On the right is Ashokan High Point. In the distance, 24 miles away, is Mohonk Preserve / The Trapps.

In the background is about half of Plateau’s two

In the background is about half of Plateau’s two mile long summit ridge. The steep mountain on the left is Edgewood. To its right (faint) is Daley Ridge. Much closer is the summit of Carl Mtn. In the foreground, with the three trees on top, is the opposite lobe of Mt Tremper.

The sheer cliff face of Giant Ledge seen from Mt T

The sheer cliff face of Giant Ledge seen from Mt Tremper

Giant Ledge, Fir, Panther and Balsam, seen from Mt

Giant Ledge, Fir, Panther and Balsam, seen from Mt Tremper

Burroughs Range at dawn, seen from Mt Tremper (sha

Burroughs Range at dawn, seen from Mt Tremper (shadow of fire tower cabin lower right)

1. Wittenberg & Slide. 2. Wittenberg, Friday & Bal

1. Wittenberg & Slide.
2. Wittenberg, Friday & Balsam Cap.

Looking through Stony Clove Notch (between Hunter

Looking through Stony Clove Notch (between Hunter & Plateau) to Lockwood Gap (between Black Dome & Blackhead). Amazing line of sight from Mount Tremper.

Tremper Fire Tower 5/5. Close-up of Mt Tobias morn

Tremper Fire Tower 5/5. Close-up of Mt Tobias morning mist, plus the same scene 10 minutes later.

Tremper Fire Tower 4/5. Looking toward Mt Tobias,

Tremper Fire Tower 4/5. Looking toward Mt Tobias, Cooper Lake, and Overlook. Very faint in the distance past Overlook are the southern Taconics: Brace, Frissell, etc.

Tremper Fire Tower 3/5. Looking over Tremper’s e

Tremper Fire Tower 3/5. Looking over Tremper’s eastern lobe (and Carl Mountain) to the Eastern Devil’s Path.

Tremper Fire Tower 2/5. Looking over Silver Hollow

Tremper Fire Tower 2/5. Looking over Silver Hollow to Hunter & Plateau.

Tremper Fire Tower 1/5. Looking north to West Kill

Tremper Fire Tower 1/5. Looking north to West Kill. To the left, St Anne’s Peak & North Dome. To the right, Hunter.

Mt Tremper Fire Tower.

Mt Tremper Fire Tower.

This way, that way. Trail signs at the summit of M

This way, that way. Trail signs at the summit of Mt Tremper.

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Irregular-but-Awesome NewsletterZero spam. An inspiring mix of Catskills hiking trails and hiking news. It’s FREE and it’s awesome.

Sign up and get great hiking content!