Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast
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A podcast dedicated to the The Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Discussions involve hiking, history and more along with interviews of local hiking legends, local businesses, volunteers and local authorities. Discussions sometimes go out of the Catskills. Join us by subscribing!

  1. 17H AGO

    Episode 201 Part 2 - Microclimates with Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather

    Welcome to Episode 201 Part 2 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling money. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: HVH Facebook, HV Instagram, HVH Website, HiveStorm, Fire Fighter dies on Panther, Trail director found guilty, Weather Underground, Blizzard of 1888 Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Pancho Villas, West Kill Maple Hill, West Kill Microclimates, Hudson North Caramel Apple, Zero Gravity Duck Duck Juice #microclimates #weather #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    1h 20m
  2. Episode 201 Part 1 - Microclimates with Alex Marra of Hudson Valley Weather

    DEC 19

    Episode 201 Part 1 - Microclimates with Alex Marra of Hudson Valley Weather

    Welcome to Episode 201 Part 1 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather jumps back on and joins us to chat about microclimates in the Catskills and how they can affect us while on the trail. We also chat about stocking stuffers, an unfortunate incident on Panther Mountain and a trail director in the Whites that is guilty of embezzling money. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: HVH Facebook, HV Instagram, HVH Website, HiveStorm, Fire Fighter dies on Panther, Trail director found guilty, Weather Underground, Blizzard of 1888 Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Pancho Villas, West Kill Maple Hill, West Kill Microclimates, Hudson North Caramel Apple, Zero Gravity Duck Duck Juice #microclimates #weather #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    1h 54m

  3. DEC 12

    Episode 200 - The Price of Water with author Lucy Sante

    Welcome to Episode 200 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! This week, we welcome author Lucy Sante for a powerful conversation about the drowned towns of the Catskill reservoirs—what was gained, what was lost, and the echoes that still linger beneath the water. We also catch up on a trail run at Belleayre Ski Center, another fresh blanket of Catskills snow, and the unsettling story of a mountaineer in Austria now facing manslaughter charges after abandoning his girlfriend near a summit. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Lucy's Website, Mountaineer Leaves girlfriend near summit, Patagonia Nanopuff, Arc’teryx Cerium Hoodie, Climb It For Climate,  Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Taqueria Mi Pueblito, Central Waters Brewing, American Apple  #reservoirs #nineteenreservoirs #lucysante #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    2h 19m
  4. Episode 199 - Listener Spotlight - Lisa Morales aka Choaticquixotic

    DEC 5

    Episode 199 - Listener Spotlight - Lisa Morales aka Choaticquixotic

    Welcome to Episode 199 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Lisa Morales aka Chaoticquixotic joins us to unpack her latest adventures roaming the Catskills and Adirondacks, sharing the kind of stories that remind you why we keep returning to the mountains. We also dive into a Utah dad who took a “family outing” to a… questionable level, an Adirondack rescue that proves Mother Nature always has the last word, and the first real snowfall that finally turned the mountains back into the magical snow globe we’ve been waiting for. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Chaoticquixotic, Rescue on Ampersand, Utah man faces charges, Forest Ranger Foundation, Chasing the grid Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - 1911 Sugarplum, Truss and Trussel #hiking #backpacking #46er #adirondacks #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    1h 60m
  5. Episode 198 - Winter Hiking with Dogs featuring Diana aka natureaddictladyand Roxy

    NOV 28

    Episode 198 - Winter Hiking with Dogs featuring Diana aka natureaddictladyand Roxy

    Welcome to Episode 198 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, natureaddictlady — a.k.a. Diana — jumps back on the mic and brings the heat to a wintery topic: hiking with dogs in the cold months. Diana shares her go-to winter gear recommendations for your four-legged trail buddy, how to keep your dog comfortable, safe, and happy on snowy adventures, and her favorite beginner-friendly winter hikes for you and your pup. We also dive into a few trail-world headlines: the closure of Monument 102 in Arizona, the rumor that you can see Manhattan from the summit of Hunter Mountain (for real?), and the ongoing negotiations between NYC DEP and Catskills towns over reservoir access and permits. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Natureaddictlady, Monument 102 closed, Manhattan from Hunter?, Reservoir Tensions, Catskill Center Spike Rental, Stash’s Shell Jacket, Pawz, Fi collar, Ruff Gear Jacket, Healthy Paws Insurance, Fido Pro Dog Sling Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Hudson North, Juicer Bomb, Bettina’s Cafe #hikingwithdogs #roxy #natureaddictlady #winterhikingdogs #doghiking #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    2h 11m
  6. Episode 197 - Listener Spotlight - Jeff Jotz and Orla

    NOV 21

    Episode 197 - Listener Spotlight - Jeff Jotz and Orla

    Welcome to Episode 197 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! In this episode, Tad and I shine the spotlight on loyal listener Jeff Jotz. Jeff shows up with his four-legged hiking boss Orla, who may or may not be the real reason he gets outdoors. Jeff dishes out his go-to New Jersey hiking spots, shares some gear tips, and tries not to humble-brag too hard about his miles. We also chat about some recent rescues, Michelino Sunseri’s pardon, and the $40-million pause button at Gore Mountain. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Jeff's Instagram, Mushers Wax, Nexguard tick prevention Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Catskill Brewing Lone Mountain, Hudson North, Paradox Brewing, Willas, C&B Kitchen, Left Bank Ciders, Van Smokies, Celenas #hikingwithdogs #orla #doghiking #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    2h 23m
  7. Episode 196 - Adventurer and Author Erik Schlimmer

    NOV 14

    Episode 196 - Adventurer and Author Erik Schlimmer

    Welcome to Episode 196 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I sit down with adventurer, writer, and author Erik Schlimmer for a wild and insightful chat. Erik dives into his mission to summit the seldom-visited Catskill 200 peaks, shares stories from his time as an Assistant Forest Ranger and his quests of paddling major rivers from their source to the sea! We also talk about New York’s sneaky proposal 1 and take a moment to spotlight Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Erik’s Page, Erik’s Books, Archive.org,  Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Hudson North, Zero Gravity, Coors Banquet #erikschlinmer #adventurer #sourcetosea #author #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    2h 27m
  8. Episode 195 - Chasing The Grid with Ken Posner

    NOV 7

    Episode 195 - Chasing The Grid with Ken Posner

    Welcome to Episode 195 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Tad and I kick off our shoes (literally) with author and barefoot badass Ken Posner to talk about his new book Chasing The Grid. We get into how this wild idea came about, what it’s like to hike without shoes, and some of Ken’s adventures beyond the Catskills. Plus, we check in on the saga of the immovable Adirondack moose, talk about Amendment 1 on the ballot, and—of course—recent rescues. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite platform, share the show, donate if you feel like it… or just keep tuning in. I'm just grateful you're here. And as always... VOLUNTEER!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills, Like to be a sponsor or monthly supporter of the show? Go here! - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills/membership Thanks to the sponsors of the show: Outdoor chronicles photography - https://www.outdoorchroniclesphotography.com/, Trailbound Project - https://www.trailboundproject.com/, Camp Catskill - https://campcatskill.co/, Another Summit - https://www.guardianrevival.org/programs/another-summit Links: Chasing the Grid, Ken's Website, Ken's Instagram, Snow Leopard, Desert Solitaire, Briars and Bramble Volunteer Opportunities: Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club -https://www.catskill3500club.org/trailhead-stewardship, Catskills Trail Crew - https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew, NYNJTC Volunteering - https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills, Catskill Center - https://catskillcenter.org/, Catskill Mountain Club - https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/, Catskill Mountainkeeper - https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/  Post Hike Brews and Bites - Bread Alone,  #420grid #kenposner #barefoot #grounding #barefoothiking #history #hikethehudson #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    2h 37m
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A podcast dedicated to the The Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. Discussions involve hiking, history and more along with interviews of local hiking legends, local businesses, volunteers and local authorities. Discussions sometimes go out of the Catskills. Join us by subscribing!

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