New York State offers the absolute finest in Licensed Professional Guides through the New York State Outdoor Guides Association (NYSOGA) of which we are a proud member!The NYSOGA Rendezvous is a formal gathering of licensed guides held each year in March. Rendezvous offers an opportunity to meet other members, interact and network with other guides, […]

The March 2023 Catskill Social Series hike will once again visit one of our favorite hikes: the Blackhead Range. This includes 3 of the highest of the Catskill 3500 peaks: Blackhead, Back Dome and Thomas Cole. At just shy of 4000 feet, expect full winter conditions on these summits. Blackhead Mountain is one of the […]

Private group training. Contact us to schedule Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification classes for your organization!

Nature Hike. We can arrange special events for your organization. Contact Ed for more information.

Private Group. We can arrange special camping and hiking experiences for your youth group, corporate or other organization. Contact Ed for more information.Our overnight backpacks to beautiful places are inspirational and educational. We'll come up with an itinerary based on your goals and help you prepare, then guide and educate you during the trip with the […]

I'll be presenting an introduction to Wilderness First Aid at the Adirondack Mountain Club - Long Island Chapter monthly membership meeting. For more information, check their website: https://www.adkli.org/Do you know what to do if you or someone in your group is injured or becomes ill in the backcountry? In this introduction to Wilderness First Aid, […]

4/1/23: THIS HIKE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE (TBA)Join us for this relaxed pace hike of Windham High Peak in the Catskills. Windham High Peak is one of the less strenuous Catskill high peaks to climb, but at 6 miles round-trip with nearly 1500 feet of elevation gain, it is a good workout. […]

Nature Walk (LI) We can arrange special events for your organization. Contact Ed for more information.

I'll be giving the Water Safety for Guides certification that is needed to obtain a New York State Outdoor Guide license. This is the NYSOGA (New York State Outdoor Guides Association) class that is accepted by the DEC towards meeting the licensed guide requirements. The class will be held in Huntington, Long Island.Please contact me […]

Nature Hike.We can arrange special events for your organization. Contact Ed for more information.