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. 2d ago

    Episode 233 - Fire Tower Updates with Laurie Rankin

    Welcome to episode 233! This week, Laurie Rankin from the Forest Fire Lookout Association joins us to chat about new updates for the fire towers. Updates like the Balsam Lake Mountain Cabin (which is not good), new towers coming into play and also what we can do to help. We also chat about the live show on Belleayre Mountain and our vanishing viewpoints. 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: Views and Brews, Climb it for Climate, FFLA, NYSFFLA,  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 - Industrial Arts Hazy IPA, Hudson North, Brio’s, Westkill Brewing #firetower #FFLA #forestfirelookout #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 233 - Fire Tower Updates with Laurie Rankin

  2. Aug 7

    Episode 232 - Queen of the Escarpment Run Haley Heinrich

    Welcome to episode 232! This week, Haley Heinrich, the female winner of the legendary Escarpment Run, joins me to break down one of the toughest trail races in the Northeast! We dive into her race day strategy, how she battled the relentless climbs and descents, overcame the inevitable highs and lows (literally!), and what it took to cross the finish line in 1st place. Plus, we catch up on recent search and rescue incidents, the flooding across the Hudson Valley, and everything you need to know about our live show on Sunday, August 16th at Belleayre Ski Center. 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: Escarpment Train Run Results, Escarpment Trail Run, White Mountain Endurance, Baldface Scramble, Seven Sisters Race 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 - Brave The Flame, Hudson North,  #escarpmentrun #escarpment #escarpmenttrail #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 232 - Queen of the Escarpment Run Haley Heinrich

  3. Jul 31

    Episode 231 - Stash Goes To Vermont

    Welcome to episode 231! This week, Stash confesses to the ultimate Catskills betrayal... ditching his home mountains for Vermont to celebrate his 44th birthday. He breaks down the entire adventure, from the hike itinerary and jaw-dropping summit views to his favorite recommendations for anyone planning a trip to the Green Mountains. He also shares why he decided to bail on one of his planned hikes—and why sometimes turning around is the smartest decision you can make. Plus, we dive into reports of mountain lions, the controversial solar project proposed for Sullivan County that's stirring up plenty of debate, and the bear that's causing enough trouble to shut down a popular canoe area in the northern Adirondacks. 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: Far and High Outdoors Co,  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 - Stowe Cider, Zero Gravity #vermont #vermonthighpeaks #killington #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 231 - Stash Goes To Vermont

  4. Jul 24

    Episode 230 - NYDownstate28 Challenge with David Perez

    Welcome to episode 230! This week, David Perez joins us to talk about the rapidly growing NYDownstate28 Challenge. We dive into how the idea came to life, what hikers can expect, and why tackling a brand-new challenge can be such a rewarding way to explore some incredible trails. We also break down the viral (and completely fake) mountain lion attack story from the Devil's Path, recap several recent search-and-rescue incidents, and discuss a family out West making headlines after selling their farm to create a critical wildlife corridor for mountain lions. 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: Far and High Outdoors Co, NYDownstate28 Challenge, Taconic 12er,  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 - Downstate Newburgh,  Sloop Brewing, 1911, Equilibrium IPA,  #nydownstate28 #28er #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 230 - NYDownstate28 Challenge with David Perez

  5. Jul 17

    Episode 229 - 35 Peaks, One Attempt, But a Different Ending with Alex Raimo

    Welcome to episode 229! This week, we’re joined by Alex Raimo, who set out to conquer all 35 Catskill High Peaks in a single push. After months of preparation and an ambitious game plan, Mother Nature had other ideas. Alex shares how he trained, what he encountered on the trail, the tough decisions he had to make, and why he ultimately had to call it quits. We also dive into an influencer catching heat for bashing the town of Tannersville, plans for a new cell tower in Big Indian, and a recent rescue at Fawn's Leap. 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: Mike Suidy FKT, Smiley’s Taxi, 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 - Westkill Brewing, Hudson North, Phoenicia Diner #diretissima #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 229 - 35 Peaks, One Attempt, But a Different Ending with Alex Raimo

  6. Jul 10

    Episode 228 - Author and AT Thru Hiker Jeff 'Bluey' Lewis - MidLifeHikeThis

    Welcome to episode 228! This week, we’re joined by author and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Jeff “Bluey” Lewis to talk about his upcoming book, MidLifeHikeThis. Jeff shares stories from his journey on the AT, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the book, and discusses what inspired him to trade everyday life for an unforgettable adventure on the trail. We also dive into several recent search and rescue incidents and discuss a frightening encounter in the Hudson Valley where a dog was attacked by a bear.  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: MidLifeHikeThis, Outdoor76, The Creative Act, Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, Hoka Speed Goats, Peak Refuel, Far Out and High Stickers 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 - Botabox Wine, Hudson North, #AT #thruhike #midlifehikethis #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 228 - Author and AT Thru Hiker Jeff 'Bluey' Lewis - MidLifeHikeThis

  7. Jul 3

    Episode 227 - Listener Spotlight: Scott Ouimet aka Catskill Mountain Brew

    Welcome to episode 227! This week’s episode hands the mic over to a listener favorite: Scott Ouimet, better known as Catskillmountainbrew. Fresh off an Adirondack mission, Scott breaks down a monster effort—16 peaks, 94+ miles, and five days of pushing through terrain that doesn’t exactly hand out participation trophies. We get into the prep, the grind, and the moments that make a long push like that stick with you long after the boots come off. We also touch on a proposed development in the town of Hunter plus a story involving a man, a pair of sunglasses, and a very questionable dive into a toilet vault. 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: Haymarket Hensonville, Westkill, Far and High Outdoor Co 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, Founders IPA #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 227 - Listener Spotlight: Scott Ouimet aka Catskill Mountain Brew

  8. Jun 26

    Episode 226 - The Catskill Aqueduct with Professor Kevin Bone

    Welcome to episode 226! This week, author Kevin Bone joins me to dive into the incredible story and engineering behind the Catskill Aqueduct—one of the greatest infrastructure projects in New York history. More than 100 years after it was built, this underground marvel still delivers over 500 million gallons of water to New York City every day, requiring remarkably few repairs along the way. I also cover a hiker's mushroom-fueled misadventure in Harriman State Park that ended with an arrest, recap the results of the grueling Manitou's Revenge Ultra, and discuss soon to start construction at the Scutt Road parking lot. 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: Water Works, Watershed Agricultural Council, Nydownstate28er, Manitous Revenge Results,  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 #catskillaqueduct #catskillreservoirs  #catskillmountains #hudsonvalley #hudsonvalleyhiking #NYC #history #husdonvalley #hikingNY #kaaterskill #bluehole #catskillhiking #visitcatskills #catskillstrails #catskillmountains #3500 #catskills #catskillpark #catskillshiker #catskillmountainsnewyork #hiking #catskill3500club #catskill3500 #hikethecatskills #hikehudson

    Episode 226 - The Catskill Aqueduct with Professor Kevin Bone
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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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