Biography – Ed Moran

A long time hike leader and trip organizer, Ed prides himself on organizing  safe but challenging and rewarding experiences that match the goals and abilities of his clients. Every day is different and Ed is equally at home on comfortable walks in the woods, or off trail navigating on a dense scrambly mountainside.

From fun social backpacking for novices to advanced navigation and multi-day trips in the back country, his goal is to teach while insuring an enjoyable experience that clients will want to repeat. Many years as a hike leader for outdoor clubs, as a Scoutmaster, and in positions ranging from programs chair, Director, and President of his Adirondack Mountain Club chapter have helped Ed develop a keen sense of how to challenge and excite outdoor enthusiasts of different abilities and aspirations.

Ed is a New York State licensed outdoor guide, a certified Wilderness First Responder, and serves as the Region 1 Director for the New York State Outdoor Guide Association. He has been hiking in the forests of the northeast for over 25 years and has hiked all 35 of the Catskill Mountain high peaks in both summer and winter many times over (and has bushwhacked most of them as well).  He has also hiked all 48 of the 4000 foot peaks in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and repeated many of them several times over while leading groups on multi day adventures.

CERTIFICATIONS

 

  • NYSDEC Licensed Guide #7568
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR
  • Safe Swim
  • NYSOGA Region 1 Director
  • BSA Scoutmaster

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

  • New York State Outdoor Guide Association (NYSOGA)
  • Adirondack Mountain Club
  • Appalachian Mountain Club
  • New York New Jersey Trail Conference
  • Caskill 3500 Club
  • Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference

Client Reviews

  • Ed took us on a hike up the Adirondack Dixes, including his favorite, the slide up Macomb Mountain all from the Elk Lake parking lot. We camped two nights-rather elegantly with meals that had been thought out ahead of time; Learning great techniques, for example- fire starting, due to Ed's expertise, or at using a river sack to cool our food while we were hiking during the day. Ed is especially observant of the comfort level, hiking pace, expectation of challenges, and capabilities of the hikers he is leading. We felt always safe, yet truly stretched by the vigor of our hikes. Also, we felt more confident in self-sufficiency, mixed with respect for experience. Thank you!
    KM
  • Ed Moran, a licensed New York State Guide and experienced hiker, helped me finish my Catskill Fire Tower Challenge and 3500 Club mountain challenge. I am so glad I hired Ed!--his navigational skills and knowledge of the backcountry (including plants!) were phenomenal. He not only led me daily through gnarly, hobblebush-dense herd paths with ease but also provided instruction on using a map and compass. A daily gourmet diet of PBJ sandwiches made with his homegrown berries; lemon grass triscuits and horseradish cheese; and delectable blueberry biscotti were also provided. Ed also started each day with making his "power coffee" served at our very comfortable, affordable lodging at The Mansion House at Alfie's in Tannersville, NY. A great choice for lodging with hot showers at the end of each day! I couldn't ask for a more personable companion and knowledgeable guide than Ed Moran. He made very tough hikes much more enjoyable and I would recommend his service to anyone!
    Jackie Beattie