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Catskill Backpacking

Catskill Backpacking for Beginners

Posted on September 1, 2022 by EdMoran Posted in Backpacking, Catskill Backpacking, Catskills, Upcoming Trips

Catskill beginner backpack with instruction.  Meals and group gear included. See Itinerary below.

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Our Catskill Backpacking experience is a fully guided overnight group hiking and camping trip that is ideal for beginners and novices.   This fun and hands-on experience will focus on teaching backcountry fundamentals in a small group setting. Therefore, it is ideal for backpackers who want to learn new skills or brush up on old ones while getting away for a relaxing weekend in an enchanting location.

Catskill Backpacking is a fun and enjoyable way to get back to nature.

We will hike between 2 and 4 miles with modest elevation gain to a beautiful campsite in the Catskill Mountains. Your experienced guide will provide assistance, instruction, and coaching as you learn by doing.

In addition to our favorite Catskill locations, the beginner backpacking workshop is also given in Harriman State Park upon request.

Dates: We are happy to schedule specific dates upon request and also periodically run open enrollment trips.

Come explore the wonders of backcountry camping with us.

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Full Moon Backpacking in the Catskills

Posted on July 3, 2020 by EdMoran Posted in Backpacking, Bushwhacking, Catskill Backpacking, Catskills, Trip Reports, Upcoming Trips

Full Moon Backpacking in the Catskills is a special experiences that you’ll want to bring friends along and repeat. Our take on this amazing experience goes off-trail and navigates a fun route to an amazing remote campsite. The camping location is next to an open summit that (weather permitting) will allow fantastic views of the full moon. Please book in advance so that we can take take maximum advantage of timing of the full moon.

Full Moon Backpacking in a secluded mountain-top location

This full moon backpacking is definitely off the beaten path (pun intended) and is a Catskill bucket-list experience. It is strenuous covering 9 miles and 3000 feet of elevation gain over the 2 days while carrying overnight gear. Clear skies not guaranteed, but this is a fantastic trip even without the moon.

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