Ed Moran, a licensed New York State Outdoor Guide will speak to the ADK Albany chapter about guiding in NY. A guide license is required in NY to offer services for hire that include directing, instructing, or aiding a client in hiking, camping or paddling, fishing, hunting, climbing and whitewater activities. The presentation will cover […]

***  There are 2 openings for this trip. *** Reserve your Adirondack backpacking experience now Book Trip This 2 night backpack will take us to 4 of the Adirondack High Peaks, conditions permitting. The peaks are Cliff, Redfield, Skylight, and Gray.

The August Catskill Social Series hike will feature panoramic views from the fire tower on the beautiful summit of Balsam Lake Mountain. At 3729 feet, Balsam Lake Mountain is the westernmost of the Catskill 3500 peaks and one of the easiest. That's relative, but with 1250 feet of elevation gain over a total of 6 […]

Hike with us on September 16 as our Catskill Social Series takes us to the summits of Balsam and Eagle Mountains in the Catskills. If you haven't been to Eagle in a while, there is now a canister marking the summit at the end of the short herd path from the trail.  We should be […]

Only for fit, experienced hikers. This peak bagger's special will treat us to early fall Catskill glory on 4 of the 3500 peaks, including Lone and Rocky, two of the most feared bushwhack peaks. We happen to think that fear is exaggerated and that's one of the reasons we keep coming back. Perhaps a peak […]

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Columbus weekend hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks, October 8 - 11

Our October Catskill social series hike takes us to Plateau Mountain on the famous Devil's path trail. This is a strenuous hike of 7 miles with over 2200 feet of ascent. The hike will include some steep climbing and light scrambling leading up to a wondrous walk through an enchanting forest along Plateau's long summit […]