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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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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Hurricane Mountain Trail Southern Approach

Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N

One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.

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Robert Brook Trail in the Taconics

Alander Mountain via Robert Brook Trail

A quieter route to the summit of an iconic Taconic.

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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

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Summit selfie

Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest

A delightful, scenic route over an unsung gem to a classic Catskills 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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Crane Mountain Hike, Adirondacks

Crane Mountain Loop

A true Adirondack snack.

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Incident at Kaaterskill Falls

Shocking Incident at Kaaterskill Falls

Ice-fall serves as an important reminder about winter hiking safety.

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adult human fingertips beside bobcat print in snow

Identify Bobcat vs Coyote Prints in Snow

One of the most exciting things to discover on a winter hike is a set of bobcat or coyote tracks in the snow — but which is which?

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Orange paint blazes of the Van Benschoten Trail

Van Benschoten Trail

Mysterious, historic and beautiful—this hike is also incredibly steep.

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11 Hiking Opinions

Let’s Move On: 11 Opinions That Will Change Your Next Hike

Everything you think about hiking deserves a second look.

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hiker extending two fingers on a winter mountain hike

How to Winter Hike: The Essential Roundup

If you’ve never hiked in winter, this is a great page to get started on your winter hike journey.

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Whitehouse fire in Denning, NY, November 2024

Whitehouse Fire in Denning

The fire was fully contained after burning apx. 630 acres.

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Black Chasm Falls, Catskills

Black Chasm Falls

A true hidden gem of the Catskills.

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