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Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

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! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethelinesthecatskill/support

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Episodes

Episode 116 - Catskills All Trails Challenge with Sam Cash

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Welcome to episode 116 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Sam Cash joins me and Tad and we talk about her experience completing the All Trails Challenge! We also chat about her experience doing the AT and also setting the first FNT for the fire tower challenge! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: ...

Episode 115 - Reverse Interview with Tad

March 08, 2024 11:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

Welcome to episode 115 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, my friend Tad goes live with me and does a reverse interview! This wasn't really planned so bare with us! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.bu...

Episode 114 - Skiing The High Peaks with Julie McGuire

March 01, 2024 11:01 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Welcome to episode 114 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Julie McGuire, whose goal is to be the first female to ski all the Catskill high peaks! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buyme...

Episode 113 - Catskills Lean-to Crew with Eric Friedman

February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Welcome to episode 113 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Eric Friedman from the Catskills Lean-to Crew! Eric chats about lean-to restorations, and how you get involved! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the...

Episode 112 - Native Americans in the Catskills with Justin Wexler

February 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Welcome to episode 112 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Justin Wexler from Wild Hudson Valley and chat about the Native Americans that once existed in the Catskills. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast, Donate a coffee to support the s...

Episode 111 -Informal Trails Discussion with Laurie Rankin

February 09, 2024 10:54 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Welcome to episode 111 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Laurie Rankin and we chat about the new studies on the informal trails in the Catskills and why it might be controversial. Laurie brings a lot of knowledge to the table about the Catskills, so this was a fun one! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEE...

Episode 110 - Hiking is the Best Therapy with Tara Scully

February 02, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Welcome to episode 110 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Tara Scully and she shares how hiking saved her life. Tara was in a dark state, but she took a step on the trail and hiking became her therapy. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast...

Episode 109 - Aaron and Henri from Another Summit

January 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Welcome to episode 109 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with program director Aaron Leonard and deputy program director Henri de la Vega of Another Summit. Another summit is a nonprofit organization that leads outdoor activities for veterans and first responders for free. This is a very important organization as they help with the well-being of our guardias, so share the shit out of it! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subs...

Episode 108 - Hunter Rail Trail System with Michelle Yost

January 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Welcome to episode 108 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Michelle Yost and we chat about the new and improving Hunter Rail Trail system! Michelle is the Watershed Assistance Program Coordinator at the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Department. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links ...

Episode 107 - 2023 Recap with Matt Smith

January 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Welcome to episode 107 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Matt Smith and we do a recap 2023 in the Catskills! We chat about different episodes and events that have happened in the Catskills in the year 2023. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsP...

Episode 106 - Alex from Hudson Valley Weather

December 29, 2023 11:07 - 2 hours - 166 MB

Welcome to episode 106 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Alex Marra from Hudson Valley Weather. Alex from HVW is a passionate weather advisor for the Hudson Valley area and also the Catskills. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate...

Episode 105 - Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Project with Ann and Laurie

December 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Welcome to episode 105 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Ann Roberts and Laurie Rankin who are on the board of directors in the Bramley Mountain fire tower restoration project in the western Catskills. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcas...

Episode 104 - 3500 Club President Michael Bongar

December 15, 2023 12:15 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Welcome to episode 104 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with 3500 club president Michael Bongar. We chat about his time as president and also how the club has adapted to the influx of hikers. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a c...

Episode 103 - More Bushwhacking Stories with John

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

Welcome to episode 103 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with my friend John and we talk about bushwhacking in the Catskills! This episode wasn’t planned, so please forgive us for being all over the place! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast...

Episode 102 - Jolly Rovers Trail Crew with Artie and David

December 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

Welcome to episode 102 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Artie and David of the Jolly Rovers Trail Crew. This volunteer organization focuses on massive stone trail work in the Catskills and Hudson Valley.  If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPo...

Episode 101 - Ice Climbing with Joe Galvan

November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

Welcome to episode 101 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with ice climber Joe Galvan and we chat about…ice climbing! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills Like to...

100th Episode Live Broadcast!

November 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

Welcome to episode 100 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast. Tonight I go live from Camp Catskill for the celebration of 100 episodes! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! 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.buym...

Episode 99 - Catskills Geomorphology with Dany Davis

November 17, 2023 11:03 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

Welcome to episode 99 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Dany Davis who is a specialist in geomorphology in the Catskills. We chat about the streams in the Catskills, are the Catskills really mountains and recent rescue news. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Donate a coffee to support the show!...

Episode 98 - Ken and Hank from the NYNJTC

November 06, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 110 MB

Welcome to episode 98 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Ken Prosner and Hank Osborn who are board members of the NYNJ Trail Conference. We chat about bear attacks in NC and the history, activities and the importance of the trail conference. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Donate a coffee to s...

Episode 97 - Tristate Hiking Goddesses with Vicki Ferreira

October 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Welcome to episode 97 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with Vicki Ferreira, creator of the NY Tristate Hiking Goddesses Group on Facebook! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com...

Episode 96 - Dillon's Appalachian Trail finish!

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Welcome to episode 96 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live again with Dillon Utter! Dillon has just completed the Appalachian Trail and is here to chat about the 2nd half of his journey. Dillon was previously on episode 84, so check it out! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https...

Episode 95 - Foraging in the Catskills with Bear

October 16, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

Welcome to episode 95 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with a dude named Bear and we talk about foraging and volunteering in the Catskills! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee....

Episode 95 - Forging in the Catskills with Bear

October 16, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 102 MB

Welcome to episode 95 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I go live with a dude named Bear and we talk about forging and volunteering in the Catskills! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.co...

Episode 94 - Ranger Slade and Ranger Martin

October 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Welcome to episode 94 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, I go live with DEC Forest Rangers Kevin Slade and Russell Martin. If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... 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...

Episode 93 - Beer Hiking NY State with Phil and Jason

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Welcome to episode 93 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, I go live with Jason Friedman and Phil Vondra who are authors of the new book 'Beer Hiking New York State.' If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeaco...

Episode 92 - Ryan Penny from Camp Catskill

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 92 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight Ryan Penny, owner of Camp Catskill, joins me to chat about his store located in Tannersville. Camp Catskill is a store full of hiking gear as well as Catskills merchandise! If you need a sticker, email me or go to Camp Catskill! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPod...

Episode 91 - How hiking saved my life with Joe Frederick

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Welcome to Episode 91 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, my friend Joe Frederick joins me and he chats with me about how hiking in the Catskills saved his life. If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills Lik...

Episode 90 - Best Catskill Traverses with Moe and Greg

September 04, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Welcome to Episode 90 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, my friends Moe and Greg, from previous episodes, are here to chat with me about epic traverses in the Catskills! If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskil...

Episode 89 - Josh Reid: Escarpment Run and Devil's Path FKT

August 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

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Episode 88 - Pemi Loop Hike with Henri De La Vega

August 21, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Welcome to Episode 88 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Henri De la Vega joins me and we talk about our experience on the Pemi Loop in New Hampshire. This was a 3 day, 34 mile backpacking hike where the crappy weather made it into a crazy hike with some wonderful stories. We also chat about rescues and a man found in a glacier 36 years later. If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listen...

Episode 87 - Kim L. Women's FKT on the Long Path

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

Welcome to Episode 87 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Kim Levinsky joins me and we chat about her fastest known time record setting on the Long Path. We also chat about recent rescues and the final UMP for the Sundown area. If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to ...

Episode 86 - Matt Smith - Chair Bandits, Permits, More Gems

August 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Welcome to Episode 86 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Matt Smith joins me and we chat about his encounter with the ‘chair bandits,’ the Catskills Trail Crew, permits and more gems in the Catskills. If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://...

Episode 85 - Tom Rankin - New Catskills Trails book

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Welcome to Episode 85 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Tom Rankin joins me and chats about the release of the 5th edition of the book Catskills Trails, which he edited and updated. The book includes new trails, GPS points and updated stats of hikes. If you need a sticker, email me! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPod...

Episode 84 - LIVE from the Appalachian Trail with Dillon Utter

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 58.7 MB

Welcome to Episode 84 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! Tonight, Dillon Utter is joining me LIVE from the Appalachian Trail! Dillon is over 1,000 miles in right now and we are going to chat about his experience so far while hiking the AT. Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!!!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Donate a coffee to support the show! https://www...

Episode 83 - Trail Running with Ed Kwityn

July 17, 2023 10:05 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Welcome to Episode 83 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! I am joined by trail runner Ed Kwityn. Ed chats with me about how he got into trail running, safety precautions, crazy moments while out on the trail and a bunch of other topics about trail running. Recent stories chat includes Chair bandits on Slide, man shoots bear in Jasper, update on missing hiker in CO. Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... ...

Episode 82 - Physical Therapy and Hiking with Stomp

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

Welcome to episode 82 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, Stomp from the Sounds Like A Search and Rescue podcast joins me and we chat about his real profession: physical therapy. We discuss how he got into PT, why he enjoys practicing PT and how you can apply PT practices while out on the trail. We also chat about rescues in CO, a missing local hiker and several other topics! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're...

Episode 81 - Catskills Visitor Center Executive Director Jeff Senterman

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Welcome to episode 81 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by the executive director of the Catskills Visitor Center Jeff Senterman! Jeff has been with the visitors center since 2015 and since then, has brought a massive amount of help and attention to the Catskills. We chat about what the visitors center is, how it got started and how big of an impact its programs and volunteering has in the Catskills. If you want stickers, send me an email itlcat...

Episode 80 - Escarpment Trail Run with Dick Vincent

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Welcome to episode 80 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Catskills legend Dick Vincent, creator of the Escarpment Trail Run. The Escarpment Trail Run is an iconic 18.6 mile run with elevation changes of nearly 10,000ft that has been going on since 1977. Created by Dick, it is a rugged run that challenges even the experienced trail runners. We chat about how it was created, the challenges it offers and some of the craziest stories on the run. S...

Episode 79 - Kaaterskill Clove VUM discussion w/ Abbie Larkin of Otak

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

Welcome to episode 79 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Abbie Larkin who is a research consultant for Otak. Otak is an award-winning architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and construction project management firm. The NYSDEC hired Otak to do research at the Kaaterskill Clove area and its situations and offer their professional solutions. Abbie and I chat about her career, different places she has worked in and what her th...

Episode 78 - Catskills Trail Crew with Charlie and Matt

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Welcome to episode 78 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Charlie Gadol and Matt Smith, who are leaders of the Catskills Trail Crew. The Catskills Trail crew is a volunteer organization who focuses on trail maintenance on much needed areas throughout the Catskills. Charlie and Matt chat about their previous years, how amazing volunteering can be and what you can expect when being a volunteer for the trail crew. Tonight's history is about a dram...

Episode 77 - 3500 Club Trailhead Stewardship Committee Members Colleen and Lourdes

May 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Welcome to episode 77 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Colleen and Lourdes who are leaders of the trailhead stewardship committee for the 3500 club. We recap the past year of the trailhead stewards, chat about their new spot at Woodland Valley and the joy of being a trailhead steward. If you want stickers, send me an email [email protected]! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're list...

Episode 76 - Author and Outdoor Educator Dan Kriesberg

May 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Welcome to episode 76 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by author, naturalist and environmental teacher Dan Kriesberg. Dan has written and published two books as well as over 100 articles on environmental education and personal experiences in the outdoors. We chat about reading creek levels, how important outdoor education is and how Dan found his balance of life and nature. If you want stickers, send me an email [email protected]! S...

Episode 75 - Hunter town supervisor Sean Mahoney

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Welcome to episode 74 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Sean Mahoney, who is the supervisor of the town of Hunter. Sean has been involved with the town of Hunter for the past five years and has helped out the town several ways. We chat about times during the pandemic, the new Luke’s Bridge and the connection of rail trails and also the challenges he has faced. Tonight’s history is about the reservoir system. If you want stickers, send me an em...

Episode 74 - Jeremy Apgar - Mapping for the NYNJTC

May 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

Welcome to episode 74 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Jeremy Apgar, who has been cartopographer for the NYNJ Trail Conference and has been creating the amazing maps for the Catskills for 15 years. Jeremy’s knowledge and expertise on these maps has helped out immensely. We chat about the new maps, mud season and the UMP for the Kaaterskill Clove. History is about the old Catskill Mountain House Road. If you want stickers, send me an email it...

Episode 73 - Full Spectrum Hiking with Alex K

April 24, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Welcome to episode 73 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by my friend Alex, who has been hiking with me for a couple years now. Alex has a unique view on hiking, a love of music, sports and creative nicknames for the people in his circle. We chat about his first hikes in the Catskills, his fire tower challenge and some local hikes we have taken over the days to beat cabin fever. If you want stickers, send me an email [email protected]...

Episode 72 - Winter close calls with DaveSAR

April 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Welcome to episode 72 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by my friend Dave, who chats with me about his insane stories while hiking in the Adirondacks and the Catskills. Dave has had personal close calls and is extremely familiar with winter hiking. We chat about his crazy winter stories and some of the instances where he had to rescue fellow hikers while on his solo treks. If you want stickers, send me an email [email protected]! Sub...

Episode 71 - Kim Levinsky, Women's FKT attempt of The Long Path

April 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Welcome to episode 71 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Kim Levinsky, who is attempting to set the record for the female fastest known time (FKT) for the Long Path of New York. We chat about her running career, the planning that goes into this accomplishment and her close calls on the trails with bears! We also chat about recent rescues on the trails. If you want stickers, send me an email [email protected]! Subscribe on any platfo...

Episode 70 - Geology in the Catskills with Karl Backus

April 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MB

Welcome to episode 70 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by my friend  geologist Karl Backus. Karl and I chat about some interesting geological features in the Catskills. Trust me, when I’m hiking, I have questions of what I see on and off the trails and Karl tries his best to answer them! We also talk about the new UMP for the Peekamoose Blue Hole and also my collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association for their fundraiser called ‘The Longest...

Episode 69 - Mike and Stomp from SLASAR Podcast

March 27, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 224 MB

Welcome to episode 69 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by my friends Mike and Stomp from The Sounds Like A Search and Rescue Podcast (SLASAR). Mike and Stomp started SLASAR to give awareness about hiking and many other topics in the White Mountains of NH. They have a fun show and influenced me to start my own podcast here in the Catskills! We chat about dream hikes, how and why the podcast was started and what the show has in store for the futu...

Episode 68 - Executive Director Peter Manning, Catskill Mountain Club

March 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Welcome to episode 68 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountain Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by executive director of the Catskill Mountain Club Peter Manning. The CMC has been in the Catskills for almost 20 years now and have helped the park out immensely. Peter and I chat about the history of the club, how it has helped the Catskills and what they have going on in the future. We also chat about the Kaaterskill Falls study plan, the new volunteer patch for the 3500 club trailhead s...

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