A Complete Guide to Woodstock New York and Hiking in the Catskill Mountains
Woodstock, New York is a great, funky city outside of the Catskill Mountains and about 2 hours north of NYC. The Catskill Mountains are a great escape from the busy city of New York. Woodstock makes for a great weekend…
How to Hike the Infamous Mount Haystack, Along with Basin and Saddleback in the Adirondacks
New York’s Third Highest Peak Mount Haystack is QUITE the peak to climb! It is located in Keene/Keene Valley, New York and is apart of the Adirondack 46er Challenge. This is a grueling but beautiful hike. I ONLY recommend hiking…
How to Train for Hiking
Hiking is such a fun, nice way to get outdoors and appreciate the beauty that this planet has to offer. Being an avid hiker and having completed many different hiking challenges, the reason why I keep coming back is because…
New York Ski Resorts That Are Actually Worth Your Time
New York has some great ski resorts within the state to ski/snowboard at. New York does have a lot of smaller ski resorts, however, they do have two of the biggest in the Northeast. In addition, Whiteface Ski Mountain, has…
How Nature Heals Us
Whenever the sun is out, it always puts me at ease, even on the really tough days, seeing it, relieves a little bit of pressure. The sun is our source of life, so being able to see that, just reassures…
How to Hike Blake Peak and Mount Colvin in the Adirondack Mountains
Blake Peak is located in Keene, NY, about 20 minutes from Lake Placid, NY. And about 2 hours from Albany, and 4-6 hours north of NYC. Most often people pair Blake peak with Mount Colvin, and sometimes with Dial and…
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The Best Way to Hike Mount Colden in the Adirondacks, New York
There are a couple different ways to hike Mount Colden in the Adirondacks. If you are not familiar, the Adirondacks are located in upstate New York, mostly in the towns of Lake Placid, and Keene/Keene Valley. Mount Colden is also…
How to Hike all of the Adirondack 46ers, New York’s High Peaks
My Journey to Becoming a 46er The Adirondack 46ers Challenge is an awesome hiking challenge if you are up for the task. You will encounter 20 mile long days with over 4,000ft of elevation gains, intense conditions, unforgettable memories and…
How to Hike New York’s 2nd Highest Mountain, Algonquin Peak
Algonquin Peak is a great hike for anybody who is able to physically climb this mountain. The views on this peak are incredible! I mean they should be, being the second highest part of New York. Mount Marcy is the…
How to Hike Nippletop Mountain and Dial High Peaks
Dial and Nippletop Mountains are apart of the Adirondack 46er Challenge in upstate New York. Specifically, they are located in Keene, NY. All the high peaks in New York are truly beautiful and totally worth it if you are able…
