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Kaaterskill Falls Hike (Ultimate Guide)
Everything you need to know about the iconic Kaaterskill Falls: parking, viewing tips, alternate routes, safety.
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.
Peakbagging The Catskills High Peaks (Ultimate Guide)
The most efficient way to climb the Catskills High Peaks is to do as many of them in groups as possible.
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.
Catskills Fire Tower Challenge 2025
Everything you need to know about completing the Catskills Fire Tower Challenge in 2025.
Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower Southern Approach from Route 9N
One of the most iconic destinations in the Adirondacks.
6 Feet Under: How Our Adirondack Hike Turned Deadly Serious
8 feet of powder, 3 death traps, 1 lost snowshoe: a winter Adirondack horror
Blackhead via Arizona from Storks Nest
A delightful, scenic route over an unsung gem to a classic Catskills peak.
Shocking Incident at Kaaterskill Falls
Ice-fall serves as an important reminder about winter hiking safety.
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?