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…
All the Different Mountain Ranges within Keene Valley NY
If you are unfamiliar with the Adirondack Mountains, you may not know, that within in Keene Valley, New York, there are many different mountain ranges. Some of the famous mountain ranges located in or near Keene Valley NY are, the…
How to Hike Twin Mountain and Indian Head in the Catskill Mountains
Two awesome peaks apart of the Catskill 35er are Twin Mountain and Indian Head. Two awesome loop hikes apart of the 35ers are Indian Head, Twin, Plateau, and Sugarloaf Mountains, and (a separate loop), Slide, Cornel, and Wittenberg Mountains. After…
How to Hike Allen Mountain High Peak in New York
ADK High Peak Oh Allen, what a mountain! Allen Mountain is said to be one of if not the toughest and most remote Adirondack 46er. It is about 20 miles round trip with little to no elevation gain until the…
Rain Hiking : Tips & Tricks on How to Stay Warm & Dry
Rain hiking is never what any hiker intends to do when they plan a hike. All of our ideal summits include sunshine peeking through the trees, with a clear beautiful summit. However, weather is very unpredictable in the mountains, so…
A Complete Guide to Hiking in the Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountains are a great escape from the busy city of New York. Some of the hikes are only a 2 hour drive from the city and Long Island. It makes for a great weekend trip if you live…
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…
8 Plus Skiing Tips That Will Help Any Skier
If you’re like myself, and grew up skiing on the east coast, then you probably learned how to ski on ice, “loose” granular and EVERY condition possible (we don’t get the nickname, the Beast of the East, for no reason)!…
A Guide to the Best Ski Resorts in New York
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…
